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Weisz sat cross-legged, fiddling with miscellaneous pieces of machinery and trinkets. Between his cusses of frustration, the lamp on his nightstand buzzed faintly as it lit the room in a dim light.
By now it was routine before bed - he had a difficult time falling asleep on his own, and tinkering allowed him to process the days thoughts and clear his mind. For the most part, anyways.
It's not like he was building anything in particular, but having something to do with his hands somehow helped to balance it all out.
Just then, there was an enthusiastic knock at his door.
"Weisz, can I come in?"
Hearing Shiki's voice made him smile.
"Of course."
The door slid open, and Shiki skipped across the threshold over to where Weisz was sat on his bed. He was wearing a pair of comfy looking sweatpants and an oversized t-shirt. His hair was still a bit damp and comparatively flat unlike his usually spiky style, suggesting he had just got out of the baths.
He plopped down beside him and leaned his head on Weisz's shoulder.
"Whatcha workin' on?"
"Nothing in particular, just fiddling."
The boy shifted behind him, wrapping his arms around his torso and holding him tight. He pressed his face against the blonde's shoulder blade and hummed.
"Wanna cuddle before bed~" he whined with a sleepy voice.
A shade of pink swept across the apples of Weisz's cheeks. They hadn't been dating long, but Shiki was never one to shy away from affection. It often left him speechless.
He placed the machinery on his nightstand and craned his head around to kiss the top of Shiki's head.
"Me too."
Stretching out on the bed, he laid his head down on his pillow and Shiki glomped onto him, resting his own head on Weisz's chest.
Weisz closed his eyes and soaked in the moment. He never would have ever pictured himself getting so close to anyone, nor feeling nearly as strongly as he did about Shiki - and to be loved back in the same way made him feel like he was living a fever dream sometimes.
He smiled to himself and slowly ran his fingers through Shiki's soft, clean hair. The scent of shampoo was still strong, though he smelled nice in general.
Warmth enveloped his entire body. The quiet and calmness of it all made him really happy. At total peace, even.
"Mmm, I can hear your heartbeat," Shiki sang in all his comfort and drowsiness. "I know what it's saying."
"Oh?"
Shiki raised himself up and wiggled closer to Weisz until their faces were inches apart. He laid on the pillow next to him grinning, with cheeks all pink, before gently leaning in to plant a chaste kiss on Weisz's lips.
"I heard what your heart said…and I love you too, Weisz."
He all but melted at that. Perhaps just something cheesy Shiki had said in a sleepy daze, but he wasn't wrong, not one bit. He was deeply in love with Shiki, and his body simply couldn't lie.
The blonde cupped Shiki's now cherry coloured cheeks in his hands and kissed him back intensely. He couldn't just kiss Weisz like that, to be so sweet, and not expect him to yearn with the very essence of his being for more.
He leaned into Shiki, finding a way past his soft lips, their tongues clashing against one another. His face burned and his heart was pounding even louder than before. Loud enough, he hoped Shiki could hear it.
Shiki reciprocated in kind, wandering hands tracing over Weisz's chest and stomach before settling on his waist. It gave him shivers.
Reluctantly, he slowly pulled himself apart from Shiki before either of them got too carried away. His body ached, cheeks hot and the taste of Shiki still on his lips. All he wanted to do was melt right into him, but the Demon King was clearly sleepy. Another night, perhaps.
But his heart sunk at the thought of Shiki leaving to go to bed, the spot in bed beside him ending up cold and empty.
Weisz wrapped his arms snuggly around Shiki and rested his head on his shoulder.
"Hey, Shiki," his voice was quiet and vulnerable, whispering gently. "Would you stay the night here with me?"
"Mmm," Shiki mumbled drowsily. He nuzzled his cheek up against Weisz, "I could never say no to more snuggling~"
He chuckled at Shiki's endearing response, smooching him on the cheek, "I didn't think so."
Somehow, having Shiki next to him made all his worries crumble away. His mind was quiet and content, and surely, holding him close all night would allow him a restful sleep. Sweet dreams, even.