The Light In The Sky (Cardinal Copia X Gender Neutral Reader)

Chapter 11/ Taking Things Day by Day

You awoke the next morning still in the same position as when you fell asleep. You shifted a little as you started to come to consciousness, wondering why the couch felt so weird underneath you.

You grumbled out at the odd feeling, your hands coming up to rub your tired eyes so you could see what it was.

When your blurry vision finally settled and you could see, you looked down, your eyes landing on Copia underneath you.

You instantly turned bright red at the sight, realization hitting you that you had accidentally fallen asleep on the man last night. You now hoped you didn’t crush the poor man, or make him uncomfortable.

Copia was still passed out, his body curled up in a ball, his arm rested carefully on your back for support.

Exactly like I imagined the other day. You thought to yourself, your face reddening at the realization.

Last night when you had fallen asleep you had made the poor man freeze so he didn’t wake you after the long day, but now you’re the one stuck frozen, not wanting to awaken the man from his peaceful slumber.

So that's what you did, you laid there, snuggled up with the man until he awoke.

You didn’t hate it though, in fact laying with him was even more comforting than you had imagined.

You caught your eyes slowly starting to close again the more and more relaxed and comfortable you got. You now falling back asleep with the man next to you.

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Copia had awoken, a yawn escaping his mouth as he stretched a little. He had forgotten you were there since you both obviously had never been like this before.

Copia had sat up, instantly realizing you were there, starling you awake by accident.

“Huh- what-” you muttered out, confused by the sudden movement.

Copia, without even thinking, quickly pulled you close. Catching you from almost rolling off the couch. “I-I! I'm so sorry! I forgot you were there philia.” He said, a slight panic in his voice.

You were now leaning against the man, embracing his arms wrapping so carefully around you, your face already as red as a tomato. “O-oh! No no it’s okay Copia. I'm sorry for falling asleep on you last night.” You replied, nervousness lacing your voice. “I didn’t make you uncomfortable or anything, right?”

Copia looked at you, his cheeks turning pink. “O-of course not philia! You were just tired, that's all, I don't mind.” He said before continuing, his words coming out as a quieter mumble. “I actually liked it, it was comforting to know I wasn't alone.”

You took in his words, a heartfelt smile falling over your face at that last part. “I-I- I’m glad, it was nice too.” You said, your head now laying on his shoulder, a shiver passing through you. “You also kept me warm last night from your freezing ass room, is it always this cold in here?” You joked, craving the warmth of the man's body heat to cancel out the cold room.

Copia looked at you, a chuckle passing his lips, “Only in the mornings, it’s as if they have it set like that on purpose to get everyone awake and moving.” He joked, holding you closer as he laughed.

He soon stood up, an idea popping into his head. “Wait here, this should help.” He said before running off to his room, coming back with one of his hoodies. “Do you want this? At least until it warms up again?”

You looked at the hoodie in his hands, a blush creeping along your face again. “Oh, thank you Copia!” You said, putting on his red jacket. It smelled just like him, a mix of caramel and mens cologne. You couldn’t help but bury your face into it, taking in the comforting aroma and warmth.