You toss and turn for the nth time tonight trying to find a comfortable position. Heaving a sigh, you give up and just stare at the ceiling. Through the ear-piercing silence, continuous sound of keyboard being pressed is heard. You snap your head towards the only lit room in the house. A shadow is seen walking back and forth with papers flipping in his hands. Checking the time, 12:07 am, your brows furrowed. 'Is Lucien still awake?' you thought to yourself. Slowly making your way towards his office, you try your best to stay quiet. You stick your head out by the door to look inside the workplace. You love seeing him work so you always sneak up on him. Instead of seeing an office full of paper works, your sight is filled by white lab coat and a gray button up sleeves. You slowly look up to come face to face with the smiling man in front of you.
"And what are you looking for my lady?"
He asks looking at you amused. Your eyes widen, surprised that he caught you despite the quiet moves you made. Clearing your throat, you straighten your posture and look at him.
"I was on my way to the bathroom and I happen to pass by so..."
You look around trying to come up with a convincing explanation. Lucien smile as he finds your actions cute.
"Is that so? Then I guess you should get going since you're only passing by and I suppose I should get back on my research."
Despite what he said, he remain standing by the door, his eyes expectant.
"Y-yeah I better get going."
You turn around in embarrassment and make your way to the bathroom. Just as you are about to open the door, you heard him speak.
"Actually, I wouldn't mind some company, that is If you really want to watch me work."
Your body turn stiff at his words. 'He knows' you thought. You swiftly turn your head back.
"How did you..."
Your cheeks heating up at the teasing look he's giving you.
"Well, I always happen to hear furnitures being knock down whenever I look back. Assuming I'm the only one awake, it's kinda strange don't you think?"
Your face reddening even more. You stand there looking like a child caught red handed. He walks up to you, holds your hand and gently drag you in his office.
"Come on. You're here because you can't sleep right?"
He looks back at you. Nodding your head, you watch him sit on his swivel chair and pulling you to sit on his lap, his arms holding you tight.
"Feel sleepy yet?"
He asks. You shake your head and lean on his chest.
"I'm sorry."
You said quietly. He was surprised by your words.
"What for?"
He slowly caress you head, helping you relax and open up to him.
"I should be sleeping in the bed but here I am disturbing your work."
You look up to stare at him, his eyes softening.
"My work can wait. You're not disturbing anything, my little fool."
You pout at the nickname. Seeing your lips fully stretched, he chuckle and give it a soft peck. Your expression turn sour.
"You think a kiss can save you from calling me a fool?"
He laugh at you and hugs you tighter.
"How about a story? How does that sound butterfly?"
You pretend to think for moment.
"Nah, I don't think I'm up for it right now."
You said as you nuzzle you head in his neck.
"What do you want then?"
He ask looking at you curiously. Humming at his question, you kiss his neck.
"Nothing. Hug me more!"
You said excitedly, you open your arms at him. He laugh at your silly request but comply quickly. He then tickle you a little making you squirm. It's a mystery how you felt sleepy after your mini tickle session but your eyelids feel heavy.
"Aren't you suppose to be in bed too?"
You ask him yawning.
"As you've said I have work."
He is now rubbing light circles on your back, lulling you to sleep.
"But you said work can wait so I assume a little rest won't hurt."
After saying those words, you close your eyes as sleepiness takes over you. He didn't answer. He thought for a moment. Lips curving up at you thinking so simple every time. He was about to answer when he saw your sleeping form. You look so peaceful sleeping in his arms he can't help but feel his love for you growing even deeper. You are his butterfly, his rainbow and his happiness. You slowly move finding a more comfortable position and you did, your body relaxes instantly. Lucien stare at you for a few more minutes before he kiss your forehead and carry you to the bedroom. He gently lay you on the bed. This time he stay with you, holding his little butterfly in his arms.
"I guess a little rest wouldn't hurt. I love you my little fool."
Having said his feelings, he then fell asleep beside you. Little did he know that you are half awake when you reach the bed. Hearing his words, you smile and closer to his body. The last thing you remember was his warmth spreading to you before you drift off to sleep.
