Falling (repeatedly)

21- Espresso Finally Gets A Break

Madeleine shakes him slightly. "Espresso!"

He looks up. "Huh?"

Whatever was bothering him in his head disappears.

It might've been something to do with sleep deprivation, but who knows.

Certainly not Espresso.

Madeleine is more concerned. "Are you alright? You are crying. Would you like a hug?"

Espresso nods a little.

Madeleine gently hugs him, then starts quietly singing.

GingerBrave looks at them. "Will you two be ok? There's uh.. there's a monster attack so I have to go help-"

Espresso interrupts him. "Yes we will be fine. You should go help."

GingerBrave nods, then leaves.

As Madeleine continues singing, Espresso calms down.

He's so tired, but he can't sleep. Not yet.

Madeleine, however, does fall asleep.

Espresso realizes he's quiet, and looks at his face. "Oh, he's asleep. Hopefully he'll be better when he wakes up. Herb did give him that tea to help the other day."

Espresso moves him onto the couch. Madeleine grabs Espresso's hand, still asleep.

Espresso leans on the side of the couch, holding Madeleine's hand.

He doesn't notice that he's starting to cry again.

Madeleine mumbles "That's a rude."

Espresso looks at him. "I wonder what he's dreaming about."

Madeleine is currently complaining to a talking flower about something. Dreams are great.

Espresso looks at the floor.

'You are crying again? Pathetic.'

"Go away."

'Why would I do that? It is much more comfortable staying here.'

"Get out!"

Espresso lets go of Madeleine's hand, then gets up.

Espresso blinks, then shakes his head. "Why did I stand up?"

Madeleine reaches for Espresso. "Come back.."

Espresso sits next to the couch, then pets Madeleine's hair. Madeleine smiles. "Espresso is.. yes. Good."

*+*Two hours later*+*

Madeleine stretches, then sits up and rubs his eyes. He notices Espresso organizing the now upright dresser.

"Espresso..?"

"Yes?"

"Why am I in your clothes?"

"I don't know. You took them."