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You awoke in the early hours of the morning to a heavy weight pressed against your torso. You stirred when it felt like your chest was being crushed, breath coming out in short rasps as your partner’s elbow dug uncomfortably into the soft pudge of your stomach. You groaned as your eyes fluttered open, squinting against the light that filtered through your open bedroom window. Your vision was filled with white; fluffy strands of hair tickling your nose as you inhaled deeply. You winced as you shifted, trying to crawl out from underneath your partner but to no avail. His body completely dwarfed yours and he was draped across you like a weighted blanket. Though you adored Jing Yuan’s warm cuddles, it felt like he was slowly crushing you. You managed to wriggle your arms out from underneath him, digging your hands into his sturdy shoulders as you attempted to shake him awake.
"General, wake up" you called, lungs pinching in your chest when you tried to speak.
There was no response from Jing Yuan, his heavy breath fanning across your collar bones as he continued to sleep peacefully. His bare skin was warm under your touch as you tried again, fingers pressing into his skin as you nudged him.
"Jing Yuan, please wake up."
A sigh of relief blew past your lips when he finally stirred. But instead of shifting off you, he moved closer, arms coiled tight around your waist as he pressed more of his weight into you. The breath was stolen from your lungs as he nuzzled his face into the crook of your neck, a warm puff of air tickling the shell of your ear as he dragged his nose under the sensitive skin just below the lobe.
"Jing Yuan" you whispered breathlessly.
You still futilely pushed against his shoulders. A groan stirred deep from Jing Yuan’s chest, the vibrations dancing along your skin and making goosebumps ripple across your flesh.
"Just five more minutes" Jing Yuan murmured, voice thick with sleep.
He pressed his nose into your hair and took a deep breath, a contented sound in his throat as he smothered you with the stifling heat of his body. You could scarcely breathe and the lack of oxygen was starting to make you feel light headed.
"Jing Yuan, you’re too heavy" you croaked. "Get off."
You knew your lazy general was too content to move. He was comfortable. You, however, were not. You weaved your fingers through his mane of luscious locks, long, silky strands curling around your fingers as you tugged harshly, urging him to move. Your actions only made him sink deeper, pressing you further into the mattress as he hummed.
"You’re so warm" he cooed, tracing his lips over the sensitive pulse of your neck.
"Jing Yuan, please."
With a heavy sigh he finally took mercy upon you. With a small grunt of effort he shifted, lifting his weight off you and allowing you the freedom to breathe again. Before you could savour the moment, Jing Yuan snagged his arms around your waist and dragged you with him when he rolled over. A loud shriek escaped your parted lips as your world went spinning, landing on top of Jing Yuan as he hit the mattress with a heavy thud. Your legs tangled beneath the sheets; your chest pressed flush to his as the tip of your nose came to rest against his warm cheek. A soft chuckle breezed past his lips as he swept your bangs out of your eyes, tucking the locks behind your ears as you met his lidded stare.
"Good morning, beautiful" he greeted with a warm smile tilting his lips.
You huffed loudly; cheeks puffed up as you poked your fingers into his chest. Though you could breathe easily again, you were still a little peeved that you had almost been crushed to death under his muscular body. Maybe that was a slight exaggeration. But if Mimi had chosen to snuggle up on the bed as well instead of her usual spot, you would have definitely been crushed.
"Good morning" you greeted back.
"Aww, don’t give me that look honey. Come here."
Jing Yuan cupped your face in the palm of his hand, thumb brushing under your tired eye as he brought your lips down to his for a chaste kiss. You couldn’t stay disgruntled with him for long, lips briefly brushing against his before you pulled away. You stared down into his golden gaze, lightly tracing your fingers over his torso, feeling the weight of centuries etched into his skin as your fingertips mapped out various scars littered across his chest. A warm purr stirred in his throat as you pressed your lips against the beauty spot just beneath his eye, his smile growing wider as he traced his hands along the curve of your spine, easing the tension out of your muscles as his fingers danced up and down your back. The soothing pattern was already threatening to lull you back to sleep, your eyes drooping as you pressed your face into Jing Yuan’s neck. You inhaled deeply, his familiar scent curling in your lungs and making you feel at ease.
"You’re comfy" you mumbled, breath tickling his skin when you spoke.
Jing Yuan hummed softly in response, eyes slipping close as he weaved his fingers through your hair, fingers massaging your scalp to coax you into closing your eyes.
"I was faced with the same problem" he replied.
A smile tilted your lips as you closed your eyes. You hadn’t realised you were so tired, body still recovering from the previous day. Jing Yuan’s lips brushed against your forehead as he hugged you closer, your hands feeling his thunderous heart beat beneath your fingertips as you snuggled into him. You could stay like this forever, huddled against Jing Yuan as his arms shielded you from the outside world, always a safe harbour that you could return to as you drifted off into another dreamless slumber.