Blossoming

[1] Small Things

I am EXHAUSTED. I just finished my practice for the day.

I can't even think about getting off this couch any time soon for at least the next 30 minutes.
I'm so tired I could actually sleep right here.

It might not be the best idea, since this is kind of a public space. But it's late at night, I don't think there's still that much people in the building. Maybe it's not a problem.

This is definitely not the best or most comfortable piece of furniture here, but after long hours of practice this feels like heaven, and I really don't feel like getting up, even though this could be uncomfortable. I also don't remember if I locked the door.

I was pulled out of my thoughts when I perceived a presence getting closer.
I sense the cushion around me starting to sink, slightly, from the weight that's being put on it.
The side of my body now warm, fitting perfectly with her front. Soon her arm wraps around my waist, holding me firmly but not too much, just the right amount of strength, I rest my arm on hers.

"Still here?" She asked in a slurred speech, she's probably tired.

"I was practicing, guess I really forgot to lock the door..." I answered, opening my eyes to look at the door which the girl came from. "What are you doing here so late?"

"I just finished my schedules for today, figured you'd be here..." She paused, and I start caressing her head with my free hand. "I wanted to see unnie, needed to recharge." The girl let out a heavy sigh, got even closer, gripping my waist tighter and adjusting her head on my chest.

"Are you tired?" I asked looking at the ceiling. She just hummed in response.

"I locked the door, can I please recharge now?" Her voice was kind of weak, but I could still hear the "annoyance" in it.

"Of course... " I accepted, with a grin on my lips, then closed my eyes.
I can smell the residue of perfume that lingers on her skin.

"Thank you." It was genuine.

"Rest well, Ryuddaeng. I'll be here."

And with that I let the girl, "on top" of me, sleep.
She seems really tired, yet she still manages to look amazing, and pretty cute.

She helps me feel relaxed and lighter, if that makes any sense. I don't know how, she just does, and I adore this about her. Guess I'll rest better with her here.

[...]

I wake up to see that angelical face still sleeping on me.
I can't move or I'll wake her up, but we need to get back to the dorm...

"Ryu... " I brush her hair away from her face gently. "Ryuddaeng... You have to wake up."

She shakes her head slightly in denial, and buries her face on the side of my body, mumbling some kind of complaint.

"C'mon Ryu, it's already morning. We can't spend the whole day here. We shouldn't have slept here anyway..." I say, starting to give little pats on her back.

"I'm tireeed..." The girl groaned and hugged me tighter. I couldn't hold my smile.

"I know, but we have to go." I need to stand my ground, or we will stay here 'till noon. "Let's go, please." I start to get up to at least sit properly.

Ryu groans once more, but loosens the grip on my waist, letting me sit. But without getting off me. She adjusts herself, now laying on my lap. She looks so precious.