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Santiago had just come back from a long and tiring day at work, and he just wanted to fall asleep in your arms.
Before Santiago had gotten home, he had said that he was going to sleep early — but he didn’t mention that you’d be included in the activities.
You were waiting for him to come home in the living room so you could help him fall asleep since he had always had trouble, even with your help — but he seems to go to sleep easier with you.
As you heard the door open, you quickly went over to the door and saw your boyfriend look happy and so relieved to see you. He almost fell into your arms from being tired.
These past few days had been brutal on him, and it was taking a toll on his sleep — making him even worse than before.
”Dios finalmente me envió un ángel… [God finally sent me an angel…]” Santiago murmured, walking towards you and holding onto you with a death grip. “So tired…”
His eyes looked so tired, like they were struggling to keep open.
“Yeah, you’re definitely comin’ to bed with me…” You murmured, pulling Santiago with you to the bedroom. He nodded, almost sleeping while standing.
As you were dragging Santiago to the bed, you heard a thud right behind you and… oh my god, he’s on the ground. Apparently, his legs had decided to give out as you two were in the halls.
Although Santiago had fallen over, he looked slightly awake. You were shocked that he wasn't fully awake after that.
“Santi, c’mon, work with me here… can you try to get up?” You said, sighing. Not in an annoyed tone, but… you really wanted him to get up because there might be a chance that he would have to sleep on the ground. He was a big guy, after all. You weren't sure if you could carry him.
“No sé... puedo intentarlo, por ti… [I don’t know… can try, for you…]” Santiago muttered, stumbling a bit as he tried to get up with your help.
Successfully, somehow — Santiago was able to get up with your help, and he started leaning on your shoulder… hard.
"In the door you go, sleepyhead," you sighed, giggling a little bit as you said it.
Finally, after what felt like forever, Santiago was finally settled in bed. Just as you were about to walk away — because he looked like he was about to fall asleep on his own — he grabs your arm.
"Stay," he whines softly, "need you here."
Well, shit. You were in no position to refuse, especially since your original plan was to help him fall asleep anyway. As soon as you climbed into bed, not even getting the blanket over yourself yet, Santiago moved to wrap his arms around you. Forget the blanket, you thought, he's warm enough.
You giggle to yourself and moved a hand to tug the blanket over the both of you, then threading your fingers through your boyfriend's hair. He started to lean into your touch, a smile tugging at his lips.
"Te amo mucho, mi alma..." He whispers, his eyes closing against your chest.
"...Yo también te amo."
You two both fell asleep in each others' arms, and it was one of the most peaceful nights you think you've ever had.