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“Alright everyone, good day!” Joy said, as she set the memories of that day down to long term.
Joy watched as the others disbanded off to the sleeping quarters all but Anxiety and Ennui but Ennui because she just didn’t want to get up and she soon followed suit.
Anxiety usually stayed up longer due to her racing thoughts and Joy was on dream duty. Riley didn’t dream as much so all the emotions usually got sleep or somewhat but tonight Riley was gonna dream and it was Joy’s turn to watch over her.
Anxiety sat in her chair, the crack and fizzle from her energy drinks was loud but her squeezing them together was louder as she threw them away after chugging a few down, her hair stood up on end from all the caffeine.
Joy rolled her eyes lovingly, she has somehow slightly gotten Anxiety to cut back on her caffeine intake although it’s still a ton of caffeine it’s not as much as it was before. Joy stood by the center console just watching Anxiety who relaxed into her massage chair, while writing or drawing in a notepad.
Joy turned her attention towards the dream Riley was having, it was pretty dull but Joy was enjoying it as it was Riley playing hockey and was killing as per usual even in dream land.
Anxiety’s footsteps are very light, lighter than a feather, inaudible. So, Joy didn’t hear Anxiety come up behind her, til’ Anxiety wrapped her arms around Joy’s torso, making Joy jump slightly from the unexpected contact. But, Joy after realizing it was Anxiety, relaxed and let Anxiety hold onto her.
Anxiety’s head pressed against the small of Joy’s back, as Joy put her hands down and slightly leaned on the control panel. Joy could feel small vibrations from how Anxiety shook from her earlier caffeine intake.
Joy strategically turned around to face Anxiety who still somehow held on just as tight without moving. Joy bent down slightly and planted a small kiss on Anxiety’s forehead, which made Anxiety bury her head into Joy’s chest but Joy knows it’s so Anxiety to hide her blush which is barely visible on her orange skin anyway.
“Can’t sleep or don’t wanna sleep?” Joy asked, locking her hand under Anxiety’s chin so Anxiety can look up at her.
“…Both.” Anxiety mumbled.
Joy chuckled softly, before pecking Anxiety’s cheek.
“Wanna watch the dream with me?” Joy questioned hooking her arm around Anxiety’s waist.
Anxiety nodded and unlatched one of her arms so now she was standing right next to Joy. So now, she and Joy watched Riley’s dream.
Anxiety had her head pressed against Joy’s side and Joy had her cheek resting on Anxiety’s head. They stayed like that for a while, Joy could sleep Anxiety’s shaking start to die down and once it did completely, Anxiety almost went limp, pressing most of her body weight which she isn’t heavy whatsoever against Joy.
Joy smiled down at Anxiety whose eyes blinked tiredly with sleep. Anxiety would often feel very tired after drinking so many energy drinks but she would combat it with more energy drinks, maybe coffee if she’s feeling needy enough.
Joy could feel how Anxiety relaxed from her slightly tensed state before, Joy’s grip on Anxiety’s waist tightened.
“You want to go sit in your special chair?” Joy whispered.
Anxiety sleepily shook her head but she felt heavy, heavy with sleep. Almost slamming her head into the console by accident if Joy hadn’t picked her up.
“Whether you like it or not you are sitting down.” Joy said, softly but firmly.
“I don’t want to though, Joyyyy.” Anxiety protested, ratherly weakly.
Joy carried Anxiety over to her chair, setting her down, turning the vibrations on the lowest setting. Joy then went and grabbed a blanket, wrapped Anxiety in it, Anxiety stared drowsily at Joy before yawning then promptly passing out.
Joy smiled warmly before pressing a kiss on Anxiety’s forehead.
“Goodnight, Anxiety.” Joy muttered.
Before she walked back up to the control panel.