Draco Malfoy Imagines (Requests TEMPORARILY Closed )

Dark Circles

A/N: Ik I've been really inactive, I'm really sorry. Please enjoy this little drabble as an apology. Please bear in mind, I have experienced anxiety and I write this based off my own struggles with it.

Summary: Y/N can't sleep because of her anxiety, she seeks comfort in her boyfriend.

Warning(s): Swearing, Anxiety.

Word Count: 700

Y/N tiptoed into the dormitory, her hands shaky. She'd been awake for a good few hours, unable to get to sleep despite trying everything she could think of; counting sheep, flipping her pillow, changing clothes. None of it worked. Yet, deep down, she knew why she was so uncomfortable, and it had nothing to do with her bed or pjs. She was anxious. Her heart was beating faster than it should be, her mind was racing, and she found it hard to breathe. After spending hours trying to remedy this on her own and failing, she decided to sneak into her boyfriend's dorm to sleep with him.

There he was, fast asleep under his covers that were pulled up to his chin. He looked beautiful in the moonlight; Y/N felt terrible that she would have to wake him up. Nevertheless, she shuffled over to his bed and laid a hand on his shoulder. She shook him gently, he didn't stir. She shook him again, this time while saying his name. He still didn't wake. Ultimately, Y/N decided to lift the covers and crawl into bed, where she immediately snuggled herself against his warm body. It was this that pulled him out of his slumber.

"Y/N? What're you doing here?" he mumbled. He had one eye open, and it was peering narrowly at Y/N. Immediately, she felt embarrassed. What a stupid idea, he's gonna think I'm stupid, fuck. I should just leave now before he really wakes up, she thought to herself. However, as she was about to slip back out, Draco's hand grabbed her wrist.

"Where are you going? You just got here. I thought we were going to cuddle?" he asked, his words slightly slurred with sleep. Y/N sighed and wiggled her body closer to Draco's. He wasted no time scooping her up and laying her on his chest. Once on top of him, Draco could feel her heartbeat against his stomach. He knew what this meant. The two of them had been dating for a year, Draco knew all about Y/N's struggles with anxiety. Many times she'd arrive at the Great Hall for breakfast looking as though a bus had hit her. In reality, it was her anxiety that had kept her up all night, causing those dark circles. Draco figured it was another one of those nights, but he was curious as to why she'd sneaked into his room.

"What do you need from me, love? How can I help you relax?" he asked. In the beginnings of their relationship, he freaked out whenever Y/N was having an anxiety attack, no matter how mild it was. Now, he was educated and knew that the best way to help her was simply to ask.

Y/N sighed and lifted her head so she could look at her boyfriend. "Can you just hold me?" she asked. Draco nodded and sat up slightly to press a kiss to her lips. Then he guided her head back onto his chest and wrapped his arms around her, his fingers buried in her hair, stroking softly. He did this for a few minutes, paying close attention to her heartbeat. When it didn't calm down, he decided to speak.

"Y/N, darling," he called. She hummed, signifying she was listening. "Focus on my stomach rising and falling. Try to match my breaths, love. Do you think you can do that?" he asked, his voice soft and comforting. He felt Y/N nod against him, and he kissed her head, silently praising her. Then he focused on his breathing. He made sure it was slow and steady so that Y/N could differentiate it and copy it. After a couple more minutes, she seemed to have synced up with him. Draco could feel her heartbeat slowing down. A look of calm washed over her face; her eyebrows were scrunched as well as her eyes. Within minutes Draco was sure she'd fallen asleep. However, he needed to test his theory.

"Y/N?" he whispered. No reply. "Love? You awake?" he asked again. No response; she was sleeping. He stroked her back, lovingly. Honestly, he was thankful she had decided to seek comfort in him. Perhaps, together, they could prevent any more sleepless nights.