J+C: DRABBLES

☆Naps☆

Jake is laying down with Carrington. His head against the other male's chest as he is looking up at the ceiling.

Carrington looked down at Jake, watching as he stared up at the ceiling. He couldn't help but smile, running a hand through his hair. "You're so quiet," he commented, gently playing with a few strands of hair.

A smile was brought across Jake's face as he laughs a bit. "Sorry, I'm just tired." He replied as his gaze left the ceiling. Now he is looking at Carrington.

Carrington's smile widened as he heard Jake's laugh. He loved it when he laughed. It was cute.

"Tired, huh?" he asked, continuing to play with his hair. "Why don't you take a nap then, Jake?"

"Probably should" Jake replied as his hair is getting played with. "i have been drinking so much caffeine lately I haven't slept in three days"

Carrington's eyes widened a bit as he heard that. "Three days?!" he exclaimed, clearly surprised. "You need to sleep, Jake. You're gonna pass out."

"well it started with one coffee and then it just kept evolving" Jake snickers, "like not today but yesterday i had like 7 monsters and like 3 redbulls, also a morning coffee - usually i do decaf but i wanted to have something sweet in my morning coffee that day"

Carrington looked at him in disbelief. "Are you crazy?" he asked, his voice filled with concern. "That's way too much caffeine. How are you even functioning right now?"

"I'm not" Jake laughs before he yawned. Covering his mouth as he yawns.

Carrington chuckled, finding it amusing how tired Jake was. He continued to play with his hair, his touch gentle. "I can tell," he said, a hint of teasing in his voice.

"can i nap on you?" Jake asked as he is looking up at Carrington with a smile.

Carrington's heart skipped a beat at the question. He couldn't say no to those eyes. "Of course you can," he replied, his voice soft. "I don't mind at all."

"cool" Jake replied as he shifted to get more comfortable. He takes his glasses off, "hey can you put these on the table there" he asked. As he gets more comfortable on the movie room'ed couch.

Carrington nodded and gently took the glasses from Jake's hand. He placed them on the table, making sure they were safe. "All done," he said, turning his attention back to Jake.

"Thanks" Jake replied as he rubs his eyes. He blinked a few times. Then cuddles up with Carrington.

Carrington smiled as Jake cuddled up to him. He wrapped his arms around him, holding him close. "You're welcome," he said, his voice soft and soothing. "Get some rest, okay?"

"Can we talk a bit longer before i sleep?" Jake asked, his smile appears. "i wanna keep talking with you"

Carrington chuckled and nodded. "Of course we can talk," he said, running his fingers through Jake's hair again. "What do you want to talk about?"

"Well im just happy that you moved into the house with me and Johnnie. You really bring the group together and just - you're really welcome here" Jake smiles.

Carrington felt a warm feeling in his chest as he listened to Jake. He smiled and tightened his hold on him. "I'm happy to be here too," he said, his voice sincere. "You guys have made me feel so welcome. It's like I've known you for years."

"But it's only been a few months" Jake laughs, "Four months i think"

Carrington chuckled along with him. "Yeah, four months," he agreed. "But it feels like so much longer. It's like we've been friends forever."

"Yeah" Jake nodded as he snuggled up closer with Carrington. Bouncing one of his legs as he yawns again.

Carrington noticed Jake bouncing his leg and smiled. He started to gently rub his back, trying to soothe him. "You really are tired, huh?" he said.

Jake's leg bouncing slowed down but kept going as he nods. He closes his eyes.

Carrington continued to rub Jake's back, his touch gentle and soothing. He could feel him slowly starting to relax, his body becoming more limp against him. "Just relax," he whispered, his voice soft and comforting. "You're safe with me. You can sleep."

All repetitive movements came to a stop and Jake falls asleep. Snoring softly as he is sleeping.

Carrington smiled as he watched Jake fall asleep. He carefully adjusted his position, making sure not to disturb him. He continued to hold him, enjoying the feeling of having him in his arms. He listened to the sound of Jake's soft snores, finding it endearing.

Carrington sat there for a while, just holding Jake as he slept. He watched the rise and fall of his chest, a sense of peace washing over him.

He felt grateful to be able to spend time with Jake, even if it was just like this.

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