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“Ngh…ngh…what the fu– oh.”
Waking up to the cold air running up his arms and legs, Xyx groggily opens his eyes to see you, hogging up all the blanket. You two have been dating for a while, and you moved in with him just a month ago. Xyx tried to pull some of the blanket without waking you, only for you to pull it back. “Mgh...no. Mine,” you said, fully asleep. “Great, and I can’t even negotiate with them,” he sighs. He tried going back to sleep, only to wake up again. It didn’t help that Cat woke up and hopped onto the bed, nuzzling up against you before falling asleep. He cursed under his breath, slightly jealous of the fluffy feline, but he could not get mad. He looked over at you, smiling at how peaceful you looked with Cat sleeping next to you. “So adorable,” he says, brushing your hair away from your face and planting a little kiss on your forehead. He stares at you, studying every little detail of your sleeping face. ‘I wonder what they’re dreaming about…,’ he thought, a gentle smile gracing his face.
“I still can’t believe you wanted to be with me. With the mess I am….” He chuckles, talking to your sleeping self. “I know I’ve said this before, but you make me feel like I can be myself completely like I can tell you anything, even if it’s not always good,” he confesses. “You always know how to make me smile. I still remember when you wanted to impress me by reciting that tongue twister I taught you a few weeks back. You still stumbled on the words, hehe. It was really endearing and probably the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. You’re just so sweet and kind, and I honestly hope you know that, and I hope you know how much I love you.” He continued rambling to your sleeping figure, not noticing the little smiles or stifled giggles coming from your lips. “I sometimes wonder: where will this relationship go in the next few weeks? Months? Years? Will we still be together even after all that?” he pauses, balling his hand into a fist. “I honestly hope so. I can’t see a future without you in it….”
He sighs, burying his face in his hands, chuckling to himself. Xyx never thought he would see the day he would pour his heart out to the person he loves. “Oh, the things you do to me, doll. Here I am, being vulnerable, pouring my heart and soul out for ya,” he softly chuckles, “but…I honestly don’t mind.”
“S-Stop, Cat! He’ll find out!”
“Huh?”
“Oh…evening…?” to his surprise, you were awake with Cat pawing at your face. “You were up?! How much did you hear?” he asked. “I…uh…just woke up,” you say as Cat meows at you angrily. “Really, now? The furry little witness claims otherwise,” he says, his eyes looming over to Cat, who hopped off the bed and found a comfy spot to sleep atop his bookshelf. You sigh, knowing arguing with him will continue till the sunrises. “Fine, I heard everything after you kissed me on the forehead,” you confessed.
“So…basically, everything.”
“Exactly.”
An embarrassed chuckle escapes his lips. “Don’t worry, I found it sweet,” you reassure, planting a kiss on his forehead.
“Thanks, love, but can I ask you for something?”
“Sure, anything.”
“Could you share the blanket? I’m fucking freezing!”
“Oh, sorry,” you laugh, scooching closer to your boyfriend before covering yourselves with the blanket. “Much better,” he purrs, smiling before wrapping his arms around you, cradling your head with one hand and entangling his fingers in your hair. You couldn’t help but get lost in his green eyes, melting into his firm yet gentle touch. As much as you love his flirtiness, and debonair disposition, his flustered and soft side has a special place in your heart. “Hey, Xyx?” you asked. “Yes, doll?” he replied. “About that last thing you said: about our future…,” you trailed off, his gaze softened. “What about it, love? Was it something I said?” he asked, concerned that he may have said something wrong. “No! It’s just…I can’t see myself without you either. Just thinking about it makes me feel…empty and kinda sad,” you confessed, nuzzling your face into his chest. He couldn’t help but hold you closer and a little tighter. “I don’t think that’s ever gonna happen, love– t-the “being without you in the future” thing, I mean. We’re stronger than that,” he says. You look back up into his eyes filled with sincerity. “You mean that?” you asked, a soft smile gracing his face before planting another kiss on your forehead. “Of course I do, doll,” he whispers. You smile as a tired yawn escapes your lips. “You have to get some sleep now,” Xyx says, booping your nose as he yawns. “You too,” you said with a smirk before kissing his cheek and closing your eyes. “Good night…Xyx…,” you yawned once more before falling asleep in his arms. He was still a little stunned by the sudden kiss on the cheek. He chuckles before whispering:
“Good night, love.”