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[dereban]

[ It had been a complete accident.

The fact that she was now at his bedside just waiting for him to wake up after getting hit hard in the head was definitely not a part of today's plans for her, but he seemed to be relatively fine otherwise.

So now all she could do, really, was wait. ]

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[spacialeyes]

Mm… If I don’t take care of you, we’re going to regret it. Maybe you should get some sleep? [It takes a sizable amount of courage on his end to follow this up by trying to kiss her forehead. The effect of which- flustering him,- leaves his cheeks red and expression meek again.]

… I can wake you up if I have to go?

[dereban]

...that's true. But you have to stay with me the whole time.

[spacialeyes]

Mm. I can stay. Though won't that be unsettling? I don't sleep.

[dereban]

It's fine, just... stay.

[spacialeyes]

Alright. [He slides his hand to her cheek, smiling warmly,] I appreciate it. I would be happy if you were the one to send me off.

[dereban]

... Mmm.

[ For a moment, she places her own hand atop of his. ]

Let's go?

[spacialeyes]

[He closes his eyes and sighs, comfortable with the increased contact.

Then opens his eyes to look confused. He didn't think this through.]

... Go?

[dereban]

To my room, idiot. I'm not just going to sleep in the living room.

[spacialeyes]

... OH. Y-Yeah! That makes sense! O, ookay!

[dereban]

What did you even think I meant...

[spacialeyes]

Not necessarily that... Ahh, but it's fine! It makes sense! I can... tuck you in?

[dereban]

You can lay down next to me, too. That isn't a problem.

[ She sighs as she tugs him by the arm to lead him into the room. ]

[spacialeyes]

Are we sure it isn't a problem? [He follows along, mind racing,] I am not opposed, but I have also never done such a thing.

[dereban]

I'm sure.

[ She sighs before entering the room and just getting herself into the bed. ]

You're not going to explode just laying down next to me.

[spacialeyes]

Statistically, no. But it could happen... [He cautiously sits on the other side of the bed, at least close enough to reach out and brush her hair with his fingers. Even that feels different now that the environmental context has changed.] ... Comfortable?

[dereban]

Yeah. I'm going to go rest now so... don't leave.

[spacialeyes]

Shouldn't my leaving be your goal? [He relaxes enough to smile,] Mm. Sleep well, Himeko.

[dereban]

Mmm... I'll try.

[ And she shuts her eyes and goes to sleep. She is now a waiting Sleeping Beauty. ]

[spacialeyes]

[And he's left to be super awkward! Sitting on the bed with his knees pulled to his chest, feeling every second pass by. The kami eventually closes his eyes and tries to pretend to be asleep. After some time, without even realizing it, that leads to him laying down next to her and trying out Yuuto's anxiety skillset.]

... Himeko?

[dereban]

Mm...?

[ Thankfully for both of them, Inaba is a light sleeper, so hearing her own name makes her stir slightly. ]

[spacialeyes]

Ah- S, Sorry. Go back to sleep..? Just wanted to make sure this was really okay? [Laying next to her feels strange when he knows that he won't fall asleep. He's going to be focused on her all night.]

[dereban]

I already said it's fine, okay...?

[ Her answer is a bit mumbled as she turns over a little. ]

So don't worry so much.

[spacialeyes]

[He feels a shy heat colour his cheeks when she turns over.]

I'll end up watching you..? Isn't that weird?

[dereban]

You already were to begin with.

[spacialeyes]

It's harder to pretend not to like this... [He sighs lightly and closes his eyes again,] Well- Fine... If it's okay. This is more comfortable anyway.