After - A Delena Story

37 - Sleep -

I've been laying in bed for THREE HOURS.
Three hours I've been staring at the wall, trying to fall asleep, I've resorted to just watching Damon.

He's always looked so peaceful when he's asleep, it's nice to watch him.

I rolled over, looking at my phone, it's nearly 2am.

I decided to go downstairs, see if I'd be able to sleep in 20 minutes or something.

So I got out of bed quietly, trying not to wake Damon, he's not a light sleeper so I never need to tip toe or anything.

When I get downstairs I go into the kitchen and start making decaf tea, there's no particular reason I can't sleep, I'm just always hot then cold then hot again, aching, and it doesn't help that the baby is always kicking.

I sit at the island, drinking the tea and thinking.

"Hey," Damon says groggily, as he walks over.
"Hey, did I wake you?"

"No, can't sleep?"
I shake my head, taking another sip of tea.

"He won't stop kicking," I tell him.
"We should sign him up for soccer."

I chuckle, "I just wanna sleep," I yawn.
"Let's go try again, if you can't I'll stay up and suffer with you," Damon smiles making me smile back.

I put the mug down and go with Damon back to bed, I rest my head on his chest and he wraps his arms around me.

Soon enough, I find myself drifting off, then, I'm asleep.

———

"You still struggling to sleep?" Caroline asks and I answer with a nod.

"Some nights I fall asleep straight away, but most I can't at all," I explain and she sighs.

"That sucks," She smiles sympathetically.

"Are you ready?" Damon asks, walking in.
"Yes! Let me see!" Caroline squeals.

"Now introducing, Mr Salvatore in the spiffiest tux you'll ever see."

Stefan walks in with the most unimpressed look on his face, wearing a tux. The jacket was black, so were the pants,waist coat and bow tie, but the shirt and little handkerchief were white, the last part being the mini flower bouquet pinned on.

It actually looked amazing.

"Ah! I love it!" Caroline shrieked, standing up and running over to him, kissing him.

"Really? I feel like a capitalist."

"You look amazing," She smiles.

"What do you guys think?" He asks Damon and I.

"You look great," I tell him,
"You do," Damon says.

"Fine, I'll wear it," Stefan tells Caroline and she jumps up and down.

"This is amazing!" She exclaims.

"Now change, I don't want you ruining it," She says to him.

He rolls his eyes before going back into the bedroom.

We sit and talk for a little longer before Damon and I leave.

———

I was exhausted after spending the afternoon at Stefan and Caroline's so when we got home I went upstairs to try and have a nap.

I lay there with my eyes closed, trying to fall asleep.
When I finally feel myself drifting off I feel a sharp cramp in my lower stomach.

I open my eyes, sitting up, confused as to what it is.