Speechless | Wilbur & Niki Angst

Let Them Sleep

TW: None (fluff I suppose)

A/N: Sorry this update is so late, I was procrastinating by binge watching random videos.

Ranboo and Tubbo had fallen asleep a couple minutes ago, still slumped together. Moving them carefully, Phil lowered them to the ground, it wasn't perfect, but it was better than a log he supposed. He smiled softly as their hands automatically reached for each other, searching for warmth.

"They shouldn't have to deal with this." Phil looked at Dream, who was sitting by the fire, his gaze fixed on the dancing flames. "They shouldn't have to deal with hate that has nothing to do with them, they're so young."

"You're not much older." Phil pointed out.

"I still have it way better than them."

"Well it's not your fault, man. You're making a better world for them." Sapnap comforted. "Plus you're like ten times more mature than 90% of the world's population, give yourself some credit." Dream shrugged, probably brushing off all of the (true) compliments.

"It shouldn't be a problem in the first place."

"True," Phil acknowledged. "But it's also not your fault it is." They sat in silence, it wasn't quite awkward, but it wasn't comfortable either.

"You should probably get some sleep, big day tomorrow." the eagle hybrid instructed. Sapnap nodded, raising an eyebrow at Dream. He shook his head. "I mean both of you."

"I can't sleep."

"You haven't tried."

Dream chuckled, "You got me there."

"Hey, look at me." The boy kept his gaze on the fire, "Dream." he glanced up. "I know people with night terrors when I see one, I have two unofficially adopted kids for fuck's sake. I have no way to prove it to you, but you're safe here. Ranboo and Tubbo both have nightmares, and even if Sapnap doesn't, he seems like a good friend."

"He is."

Phil paused, seeing Dream's distressed face, "It's OK, mate."

"Thank you." he whispered.

"I'll always be here."

-

Niki was so tired, her body was aching, everything hurt. But she couldn't let them win, she just couldn't. What am I trying to prove? It didn't really matter, she couldn't give in. But she was so tired. Her throat was so sore, probably from throwing up so much water.

I want Phil. A couple days ago Niki wouldn't have even dreamed of begging to see some adult, but the eagle hybrid had wormed his way into her heart, showing her care that she had never experienced. Techno had hidden them without hesitation, covering for them without any reason to. Tommy had tried to fight his way out of an impossible situation, just for them. Two nobodies he had met a couple days prior.

Tears ran down her face as she thought of the family she now held so dear. Maybe it was childish of her, attaching herself to the first person she meets. But for pete's sake she was 13 (approximately, she didn't know her actual birthday). Phil would probably tell me to sleep. Imaginary Phil was right she supposed.

Settling down on the wet floor, she closed her eyes, trying to think good thoughts. Perhaps it was a foolish wish, but on the off chance it worked, who was there to see? She thought of Wilbur, his fins flapping excitedly as they embraced. She thought of Tommy, screaming his head off as Techno tried to keep him on the floor. She thought of Phil, a look of relief on his face as he saw they were alright. She thought of all the things that could be, as she drifted off to sleep.

Hello again, just letting you know, if you want to suggest any ideas for this story, you can. I have no guarantee that I will use it, but I might, I will also give you credit, of course. I have writers block lol. I hope you have a wonderful day/night, because you are valid, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, mental state, or any other thing that people might use to tear you down. 'Cause you are all awesome, just thought that some people might need to know that.