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You awoke in the early hours of the morning smothered under a sea of blankets. You were incredibly toasty buried underneath multiple layers and it took great effort for you to wriggle your way out. Your head poked out between the sheets, warm rays of sunlight kissing your cheeks as the light crept through the curtains. You rubbed the sleep from your bleary eyes, stifling a yawn behind your hand as you lazily blinked away the drowsiness of your slumber. You stretched your stiff limbs until you felt and heard a satisfying pop as you turned towards the warm body sleeping next to you. It was rare for you to be awake before Katakuri. In fact, you couldn't recall a time that you had ever risen before he had. So, you were pleasantly surprised when you rolled over and was greeted to the sight of him still asleep.
He slept soundly, breathing light and half of his face smothered against his pillow as he dreamt peacefully. A small smile tilted your lips, your eyes sparkling in the dim light as you watched him. He looked relaxed when he was asleep, the weight of expectations free from his shoulders. His guard was completely down; no need to hide his true self when he dreamt.
You tentatively reached for his face with your hand, your pulse fluttering when you felt his hot breath brush against the inside of your wrist. You suppressed the shiver that tingled down your spine as you rested your hand against his cheek, his skin warm under your touch. There was a faint twitch between his eyebrows but he did not stir further, encouraging you to continue with your exploration. You ran the tips of your fingers against his jaw, touch featherlight as you slowly traced the trail of scars cutting through his soft skin. His breathing faltered and for a few tense seconds, you feared you had disturbed him. But once more, it was simply a false alarm. His eyes were still closed, long and dark lashes brushing his cheeks. You continued with your ministrations, fingers brushing against the scars and feeling every small dip where jagged skin met smooth. You were fascinated by the scars, never once shying away from the imperfections. You knew how insecure and sensitive Katakuri was about his mouth and the scars. You understood, you had a few nasty scars yourself...
Your hand naturally wandered, thumb rubbing against his jaw as your fingers trailed down to his teeth. The razor-sharp fangs jutted from his mouth like deadly spikes, tusks that could easily pierce your skin like a knife through warm butter. You stuffed your bottom lip between your teeth as you ran your fingers up and down a canine, your nerves jittering with excitement. His mouth would always fascinate you and you could simply lay here for hours admiring his handsome features.
Your movements halted when Katakuri's lips suddenly twitched, a small noise in the back of his throat as his body shifted. You let out a surprised squeak when you felt his arm wrap around your waist, crushing you against his sturdy chest as he suddenly rolled onto his back. You steadied your hands against his chest, feeling his thunderous heart beating against the palm of your hand as his eyes finally slipped open. He stared at you perched on his chest with half lidded eyes, large hands coming to rest on your hips. You felt his thumbs rub against your skin, the muscles in your legs jumping before finally relaxing from the soothing caress. You gave him a sheepish smile as you idly drummed your fingers against his chest, eyes darting around the room before finally being drawn back to his piercing gaze. Well, half piercing, there was still sleep clinging to the corners of his vision.
"I'm sorry, did I disturb you?" you asked, voice barely above a breathy whisper.
A small hum rumbled in Katakuri's chest and you could feel the strong vibrations dancing beneath your hands as you pressed closer to him. He shook his head, short tufts of magenta hair tussled against the pillow supporting his head.
"No" he replied, voice thick with sleep. "I enjoyed the feeling of your hands on my face."
You flashed him a bashful smile, cheeks warm as a soft chuckle blew past your lips. You watched him struggle to keep his eyes open, the lids threatening to slip shut once more as he tried to keep his focus on your face. A small frown tugged at your lips.
"You look tired" you commented, rubbing your hands over his pectoral muscles in a soothing motion. "Maybe you should get some more sleep."
A small grunt fell from his parted lips. "Can't. Duty calls."
You playfully rolled your eyes as you poked his skin, fingers tracing over the lines of the tattoo etched into his skin. "Your duty is always calling you" you lightly complained. "I’m starting to believe you married it instead of me."
Katakuri's lips twitched, a small smile tugging at his features as he gazed at you fondly. You worried about him and the gesture never failed to warm his heart. A yawn abruptly tickled the back of his throat, causing him to open his mouth wide and bare his teeth at you. You couldn’t suppress the urge to touch when his teeth were on display like that. You scooted closer, reaching for his face once more as your fingers poked at his exposed teeth. He was mindful of your fingers when he closed his mouth, teeth playfully nipping at the digits as you ran them along the edges of his fangs. You giggled softly, amusement sparking in his eyes as his tongue curled between your fingers. You withdrew your hand, running your thumb over his thin lips in slow circles.
"Can we at least cuddle for a bit before you get up?" you requested.
Katakuri hummed in agreement, strong arms encircling your waist as he pulled you impossibly close, until it felt like there was no space left between you. A satisfied smile adorned your lips as you wrapped your arms around his neck, snuggling closer to the warmth that his body provided. You pressed your ear against his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart as your eyes slipped close for a brief moment. Your back tingled as Katakuri gently ran his fingers over your spine, tracing the dips and curves of your body until you melted into a warm puddle of goo under his ministrations. You felt like you could spend eternity like this, wrapped up in Katakuri's safe and warm embrace.