2 AM.
He sat down, staring at his phone. Wasn't it just 10?
He turned the phone off and rubbed his eyes, getting up for a snack. He felt so restless, like sleep was no longer an necessity to him. He hated it. He definitely looked tired, but he just didn't feel it.
He made his way to the kitchen, fixing a quick snack and sat on the couch. Lazily, he grabbed the remote on the dimly lit table. The room was dark other than the light from the TV, which covered little to no ground.
"Kurapika?"
Fuck, shit, what time was it.
4 am.
Why was the time going by so quick? Why couldn't he get a grasp of it? Nothing went his way. Fuck.
He stayed quiet, hoping he just heard something. Once the couch's weight moved, he knew he was screwed.
"You should go back to bed, Leorio. It's late."
"You're one to talk. Why are you awake? It's 4 in the morning..."
He looked at the wall before turning his head to Leorio.
"You shouldn't worry about me. I woke up, that's all."
"Pika, I know that's not true. This isn't healthy, you're getting weaker every time and you look horrible."
At this point, he was fiddling with the chains that rested on his hand. Every now and again you could hear them click from the impact the chains made on each other. "Leorio, please, you shouldn't be up either. I'll head to bed soon."
He frowned, they both knew he was lying, it was quite obvious.
He never sleeps when he promises.
Leorio sighed before grabbing Kurapika and laying him on his chest. He was squirmy at first, but eventually he gave up. He didn't have the energy to fight the others grip. He melted into his arms.
"Sleep. Just for tonight. I don't want you getting sick."
"Fine..."
Leorio gave a faint smile as he noticed Kurapika shutting his eyes. The blondes breathing softened, indicating he had finally fallen asleep.
For the first time in forever, he was content.
Leorio shut his eyes.
"Thank you."
And let himself drift to sleep.

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Leopika one shots
FanfictionArt by @/ mirkadurilka on twitter Chapter 4 released 1/30/22 No smut