for the rest of us death will be a relief

[praevaricatio]

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[braveandstupid]

Good. I don't want to be.

[She hums softly as she kisses him back, sliding her fingers through his hair as she pulls closer. Part of her wants so much to rise to the occasion, but she also knows her limits, and she doesn't want to fall asleep on him either.

She pulls back with a sigh.]

And were I not falling asleep on my feet there would be a lot of gratitude happening but ... tomorrow I will absolutely make it up to you.

[cholesterol]

Gratitude's not necessary. I'm a little dead on my feet myself.

( So to speak. He wouldn't make it into round one. All is well. They each climb under the covers and get what sleep they can. )