Sabrina stepped quietly through the front door, the soft click of the lock barely audible in the late evening silence. She set her keys down and slipped off her shoes, the weight of the day finally lifting off her shoulders. The dim glow of the dining room light caught her attention, and a soft smile tugged at her lips.
She knew what that meant.
Tiptoeing toward the dining room, Sabrina's heart swelled when she saw you. You were fast asleep at the table, your head resting on your arms. A half-finished plate of food sat in front of you, untouched, clearly forgotten in your wait for her.
Sabrina’s gaze softened. She hated coming home late, especially when she knew you would stay up for her. Kneeling beside you, she gently brushed a few stray strands of hair from your face. Her heart skipped a beat as she leaned in to place a soft kiss on your cheek.
You stirred, your eyes fluttering open, still dazed with sleep. "Sabrina?" you mumbled, rubbing your eyes.
"Yeah, baby, it's me," Sabrina whispered, her voice tender. "I’m sorry for being late. You should’ve gone to bed."
You blinked slowly, a sleepy smile appearing on your lips. "I wanted to wait for you… I didn’t want to eat without you."
Sabrina’s heart melted. "You’re too sweet," she said, sitting next to you and pulling you into a warm embrace. "But from now on, no more waiting up this late, okay? I don’t want you to be tired."
Resting your head against Sabrina’s shoulder, you felt the comfort of her warmth lulling you back to sleep. "Only if you promise to always wake me up with kisses."
Sabrina chuckled softly, her lips brushing against your forehead. "Deal," she whispered, holding you a little closer. "Always."
In the quiet of the night, with you nestled safely in her arms, Sabrina knew she was home.
Sabrina continued to hold you for a while, the warmth of your body pressed against hers as the quiet moments passed between you. She gently stroked your back, her fingers tracing small, soothing circles, making sure you were comfortable in her embrace.
But as much as she loved this moment, she knew you needed proper rest. "Come on, sleepyhead," Sabrina murmured, her voice soft and filled with affection. "Let’s get you to bed."
You barely stirred as she helped you up, still drowsy and leaning into her. Sabrina smiled at how adorable you looked, eyes half-closed, your hand instinctively reaching for hers. She guided you carefully toward the bedroom, the quiet hum of the night a peaceful backdrop to your slow steps.
Once inside the cozy room, Sabrina pulled back the covers, helping you slip into bed. You mumbled something incoherent, but she knew it was just your sleepy way of thanking her. Sabrina climbed in beside you, the soft mattress sinking under her weight as she wrapped her arms around you once more.
You shifted slightly, pressing closer to her, resting your head against her chest. The steady beat of her heart was like a lullaby, and with her fingers gently combing through your hair, sleep began to take over once more.
Sabrina kissed the top of your head, her voice a whisper in the dark. "I love you."
You hummed softly in reply, your hand finding hers under the blanket and giving it a gentle squeeze.
The world outside faded as you both lay together in the warmth of each other’s presence. With your breaths syncing up and the comfort of being wrapped in Sabrina's arms, it didn’t take long before you both drifted into a peaceful, shared sleep, knowing that tomorrow, you'd wake up right where you belonged—together.
