[ she nods softly and now that he's back, she moves even closer (if that's even possible) just to get a bit more of his warmth. just to hear his heart louder.
they'll have to go back to being coworkers tomorrow, and athena would do her best not to mess things up by telling everybody. the more private their relationship is -- whatever it is -- the better. it's the same feeling as being excited to go home after a long day's work because you heard a package you've been waiting for has been delivered.
she's slowly dozing off, though. lying down on conrete might not be the most ideal for sleeping, but that doesn't matter to her right now. merlin is here.
[ In all fairness he's torn on what he'll do about it. He's hinted to Shigeru, though the whole conversation had been pretty ??? considering it started with Shigeru talking about how he wanted to give someone a meal as a gift, then he'd brushed it off and said they could ensure his friend was well fed first.
He's shown Athena he cares in other ways anyway, will continue to do so.
Shigeru is a genuinely nice person though, so one day he'll probably ask her to visit and meet him if she hasn't already it's just...
It's a little scary, isn't it? Scary and exciting all at the same time, especially when they end up tangled like this, eyes closing while wrapped up together and he can feel her breath, hear his own heart lulling into a soft rhythm from being at peace.
Good night, Merlin, [ she says in a hushed whisper, and proceeds to think about certain things that make her fall asleep.
in all honesty, it's a bit difficult to fall asleep like this. athena's just so... taken right now and she can't seem to think straight. all she can think about is him. it's like that time a couple of nights ago. she certainly didn't expect merlin to kiss her on the cheek and whisper something like that. he might not have realised what that implied, or maybe he did it on purpose, but it kept athena up all night long, swimming in her own giddiness.
and being like this, as much as she wants to just close her eyes and try to sleep, she wants to look at him and how peaceful he probably looks... to pet his hair while he's asleep, or to just be there in case he has nightmares.
thinking so much about this lulls her to sleep, though... ]
[ He mumbles something similar, or at least he thinks he does. It's hard to think when it's late and he's so happy. It thrums in the air around him, in his fingertips as they bury up into her hair and sleep claims him. He gets there much easier than she does, knocked out for hours on end. It's when the suns start to rise that he blearily opens his eyes.
Everything has changed since the night before. Them, especially.
It takes him a long moment to realise where he is though, somehow half working out he's half laid out over her, head buried under her jaw this time. His mouth feels dry, probably because all he drank was the wine last night. His hand fumbles to rest on the blanket next to her, hoping that his weight hasn't been on her too long.
She's still breathing normally at least, which is a good sign. It's after noting how she's okay that he takes note of how peaceful she looks too. A smile graces his face (even though he's... definitely still on top of her here) as he reaches up to brush her hair from her face. ]
[ it's the sun's rays that wake her up, and not merlin's fingers running through her hair. she lets out a soft moan and stretches her arms a bit before opening her eyes slowly.
it wasn't a dream. that night - it was real.
she still looks slepy, but her lips curl into a soft smile as she lifts one hand to cup his cheek. softly, she says: ]
[ His head tilts a little, leaning into her hand quietly for a moment. The look on his face is still so content though, she probably got to hear a nice warm and fuzzy tune all through the night. ]
Morning. [ He laughs out a breath, feeling much lighter at being able to say that right now. ] Where would I go when I could be here?
[ It's with that cheesy as fuck line (shoot me) that he leans down to give her a morning kiss. It's light, but long, with lips brushing as he leans into her. ]
[ she's can't say she's not surprised when he leans down to kiss her, but it's a very pleasant one, at least. this is the best way to start the morning. nothing can possibly ruin this day... although--
when the kiss does end, athena fixes merlin's hair with the hand that was on his cheek. she's got worse bed hair though, but that's okay. ]
[ They both probably look a mess after sleeping on the rooftop for the night, honestly. Still, it somehow ended up being on of the better night's sleeps he's had in the month or so he's been here. ]
You told me to keep the weekend free. [ He chews on his lip slightly. ] I wasn't sure how much of it so I just made sure it was fully clear.
[ What dedication.............. ]
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[ heheh, she can't help but laugh at that. and she pulls him into another hug. a tighter and more tender one this time, one that says she doesn't want to let go. ]
I hope you got a lot of rest, though. Even though the floor's not so comfortable.
[ He laughs with her, though for him it's more out of embarrassment for admitting that. He can always fill up his time with something else if needed. It was just easier to make sure he'd be free just in case. ]
I'm not really sure how much of the floor I felt. [ Which is why he reaches back to pull her hands from his back. It looks like he's going to pull away from a moment as he twists his head to check they have blanket space then--
rolls them.
There's a puff of air that slips out once it's him on his back this time, his hands instantly reaching for her back. ] You aren't sore, are you?
[ she has to grip for her life when he rolls, bringing her along with her, because what if she falls and hits her head-- ah... she doesn't want that. her hair falls on the side of merlin's face and serves as some sort of curtain, but she fixes it immediately by brushing it to the side. ]
I might need a massage after this, but I'll be fine.
[ She's safe, thankfully. Between her gripping onto him and his hands holding her steady anyway. It just makes it easier now that they're in place. Or at least in a way that's better (hopefully) for her back. ]
Do you want me to...? [ Then again she was ready to punch him last night when he gripped her shoulder... Smh ]
I, um, [ her cheeks go red as she remembers that they were literally there all night. she didn't... tell ai about her pans, just that she was going out. . . but for her to not go home, she must be worried. ]
Ai. Shoot, I didn't tell her- [ then again, it's not like she expected to spend the night on the rooftop. ]
[ He didn't tell Shigeru either, and is a little worried to check his CereVice in case there are 34950439 phone calls with him worrying why he isn't back yet. ]
[ she gets up to stretch her arms and legs and then ties her hair up in a ponytail. ugh... her back kind of hurts, but that night was just so fulfilling.
with a deep breath, she picks up the fairy lights and puts them in a small box. ]
Just sit tight, okay? I can get the decor down on my own.
[ He opens his mouth to protest, but it's too late, she's already tying up her hair and moving to sort out the fairy lights. Softly, he says: ] I could have done that from here.
[ Then again, not everyone is lazy like him.
At least like this he can watch her, not in a creepy way but he's definitely admiring the way his jacket is too big on her and how hard she's working to put it away. ] Let me know when you want me to help.
[ And maybe, just maybe he'll do it the normal way for once. ]
It's hardly work. [ Still, he's smiling too when he looks at her.
The snacks ... were hardly touched last night, weren't they? Though he does reach for the glass he'd had and pours in some of the juice she brought up. He holds up her glass next. ]
Juice? [ Placing his own juice on the side, he digs around with his free hand to find other snacks she brought with her. ]
[ fixing up the decor actually isn't taking too long, but when she's tip toeing to grab the blanket she placed atop a metal bar, she ends up tripping and falls flat on the floor.
[ He doesn't really get a chance to start pouring it when he sees her start to fall out of the corner of his eyes. Thankfully he's sat up, leaving the pillows on the ground easy to move.
A quick look and she isn't falling directly onto concrete at least, instead landing on pillows to cushion her fall.
He doesn't say anything, but his mouth definitely twitches as he finally gets to pour the juice for her. ]
[ her face hits a pillow and there's a soft thud, followed by an "oof" coming from her.
at the very least, before falling, she's managed to pull the blankets down and they landed on top of her... better than having to tiptoe again. it's not her fault she's small, okay?
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they'll have to go back to being coworkers tomorrow, and athena would do her best not to mess things up by telling everybody. the more private their relationship is -- whatever it is -- the better. it's the same feeling as being excited to go home after a long day's work because you heard a package you've been waiting for has been delivered.
she's slowly dozing off, though. lying down on conrete might not be the most ideal for sleeping, but that doesn't matter to her right now. merlin is here.
he's her favourite. ]
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He's shown Athena he cares in other ways anyway, will continue to do so.
Shigeru is a genuinely nice person though, so one day he'll probably ask her to visit and meet him if she hasn't already it's just...
It's a little scary, isn't it? Scary and exciting all at the same time, especially when they end up tangled like this, eyes closing while wrapped up together and he can feel her breath, hear his own heart lulling into a soft rhythm from being at peace.
It's easy to fall asleep after that. ]
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in all honesty, it's a bit difficult to fall asleep like this. athena's just so... taken right now and she can't seem to think straight. all she can think about is him. it's like that time a couple of nights ago. she certainly didn't expect merlin to kiss her on the cheek and whisper something like that. he might not have realised what that implied, or maybe he did it on purpose, but it kept athena up all night long, swimming in her own giddiness.
and being like this, as much as she wants to just close her eyes and try to sleep, she wants to look at him and how peaceful he probably looks... to pet his hair while he's asleep, or to just be there in case he has nightmares.
thinking so much about this lulls her to sleep, though... ]
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Everything has changed since the night before. Them, especially.
It takes him a long moment to realise where he is though, somehow half working out he's half laid out over her, head buried under her jaw this time. His mouth feels dry, probably because all he drank was the wine last night. His hand fumbles to rest on the blanket next to her, hoping that his weight hasn't been on her too long.
She's still breathing normally at least, which is a good sign. It's after noting how she's okay that he takes note of how peaceful she looks too. A smile graces his face (even though he's... definitely still on top of her here) as he reaches up to brush her hair from her face. ]
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it wasn't a dream. that night - it was real.
she still looks slepy, but her lips curl into a soft smile as she lifts one hand to cup his cheek. softly, she says: ]
You're still here. [ and a laugh. ] I'm so glad.
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Morning. [ He laughs out a breath, feeling much lighter at being able to say that right now. ] Where would I go when I could be here?
[ It's with that cheesy as fuck line (shoot me) that he leans down to give her a morning kiss. It's light, but long, with lips brushing as he leans into her. ]
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when the kiss does end, athena fixes merlin's hair with the hand that was on his cheek. she's got worse bed hair though, but that's okay. ]
No plans today?
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You told me to keep the weekend free. [ He chews on his lip slightly. ] I wasn't sure how much of it so I just made sure it was fully clear.
[ What dedication.............. ]
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I hope you got a lot of rest, though. Even though the floor's not so comfortable.
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I'm not really sure how much of the floor I felt. [ Which is why he reaches back to pull her hands from his back. It looks like he's going to pull away from a moment as he twists his head to check they have blanket space then--
rolls them.
There's a puff of air that slips out once it's him on his back this time, his hands instantly reaching for her back. ] You aren't sore, are you?
[ FROM BEING ON THE CONCRETE......... ]
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I might need a massage after this, but I'll be fine.
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Do you want me to...? [ Then again she was ready to punch him last night when he gripped her shoulder... Smh ]
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she tilts her head to the side until it's resting on his chest, both hand still on his shirt, though her grip has loosened. ]
A nice hot bubble bath would fix it, too.
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That sounds like a good idea. [ In their own apartments... Ofc... ]
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Ai. Shoot, I didn't tell her- [ then again, it's not like she expected to spend the night on the rooftop. ]
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We were gone all ...night.
[ He clears his throat slightly. ]
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M- Maybe we should pack up.
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It won't take long to do that.
[ Not if he just magics everything away anyway... ]
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with a deep breath, she picks up the fairy lights and puts them in a small box. ]
Just sit tight, okay? I can get the decor down on my own.
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[ Then again, not everyone is lazy like him.
At least like this he can watch her, not in a creepy way but he's definitely admiring the way his jacket is too big on her and how hard she's working to put it away. ] Let me know when you want me to help.
[ And maybe, just maybe he'll do it the normal way for once. ]
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[ she points to some of the snacks, though. ] If you're hungry, though, you can have those.
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The snacks ... were hardly touched last night, weren't they? Though he does reach for the glass he'd had and pours in some of the juice she brought up. He holds up her glass next. ]
Juice? [ Placing his own juice on the side, he digs around with his free hand to find other snacks she brought with her. ]
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[ fixing up the decor actually isn't taking too long, but when she's tip toeing to grab the blanket she placed atop a metal bar, she ends up tripping and falls flat on the floor.
ah...
what's new, tbh. ]
Not again.
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A quick look and she isn't falling directly onto concrete at least, instead landing on pillows to cushion her fall.
He doesn't say anything, but his mouth definitely twitches as he finally gets to pour the juice for her. ]
Whenever you're ready, it's here for you.
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at the very least, before falling, she's managed to pull the blankets down and they landed on top of her... better than having to tiptoe again. it's not her fault she's small, okay?
so back to folding she goes. ]
I'm almost done.
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