Book of Love: Rini One Shots

Cuddle Bug

Summary: Four different times where Ricky and Nini cuddled for comfort.

*Rini Fluff*

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Nini groans as she walks into her townhouse. Work had been cruel today since it was the Holiday season. Working at department stores in malls was already hectic enough, and last minute shoppers had gotten on her last nerves. She was far too tired to even consider doing anything else besides sleeping, so she went straight to her bedroom.

Her boyfriend had already been sitting in bed on his phone, waiting for her. He smiled when she entered.

"Hey babe, welcome home."

She gives him a weak smile as she tosses her shoes and coat onto the floor. He knew that was a sign of her being exhausted since she hated when clothes were on the ground. He got up and ushered her to the bathroom. She wasn't sure what he was doing, but she was too tired to care.

He turns on the shower and begins stripping her from her work clothes and underwear, placing them into the hamper. He strips afterwards and guides her to the shower. He takes her loofah and bar soap, lather it up, and washes her body. She leans her head against his bare chest as he cleansed her body. He pressed kisses onto her shoulder as she rubbed the loofah on her back.

When he was done, she rinsed off on her own, turning off the shower when she was bubble free. He dries her off before drying himself and walks her to the bed. He went in her pajama drawer, took out a gown, and dressed her. He turned off all the lights and crawled under the sheets with her.

She climbed on top of him and gave him a passionate kiss as her way of saying thanks. He happily kissed back, wrapping an arm around her. She pecked his cheeks and neck before relaxing and resting her head on his shoulder.

"I love you."

He kisses her forehead, pulling her closer. "I love you too."

***

They were both fuming.

They were faced away from each other as they lay in bed, both ignoring the other. During dinner, they had gotten into an argument over whether or not Ricky should take his promotion at work. Ricky didn't want to because it meant spending a full six months without her, but Nini insisted he go since they could use the money and it wouldn't be forever.

This led to a full blown screaming match between the lovers that ended up with him storming out to take a walk to cool down. She cried as she cleaned up the kitchen and went to bed. He came back an hour later more tame but still upset. He saw her in bed on the far right side facing the wall and knew she didn't want to be bothered.

He got into his pj's and slipped under the covers, facing the other way. He could tell she wasn't asleep because she always gently snores, but he didn't want to talk right now. They sat there for thirty minutes, trying their best to go to sleep but couldn't. They're so used to cuddling that it felt unnatural not to.

Then, they both started to feel guilty about their little quarrel since it was about essentially nothing. When neither of them could take it anymore, they rolled over abruptly at the same time. Neither realized how close the other was to them, so they ended up bumping heads when they faced each other.

They sat there shocked for a moment before both broke into giggles. Nini intertwined her legs with his and rested her palm on his cheek. "I'm sorry."

"Me too. I know you just wanted what was best for the both of us."

"Don't apologize. I didn't want to be away from you that long either, especially since we've never been apart for more than two weeks."

"I'm not gonna take the job. I know it's a great opportunity, but I'd miss you way too much. I value my time with you more than some job. Please don't be upset with my decision."