Dr. Phinya stopped in front of the laboratory head's office at the Institute of Biological Anthropological Research before knocking on the door a few times, but she got no answer. When she realized this, she decided to open the door and go in. She found the owner of the office fast asleep in her chair, her face resting on a pillow on top of the laptop table. Her square glasses were next to her, and she was still wearing her long white lab coat.
Phinya smiled before closing the door. Then she walked over and crouched down in front of Bua who was sleeping peacefully. And she was very tired, it was already close to the end of the day, and she had just finished a class for the students about fifteen minutes ago, after a long day of work dedicated to identification.
One of Phinya's hands rested on Bua's shoulder.
"Sleepyhead.
She said in her deep voice, calling.
"The shift is over."
But she received no sign of an answer.
"Bualoy."
"Uhm..."
The sleepy voice was heard, turning her face to the opposite side while still resting her head on the table.
"I just need a minute to rest my eyes."
"Go back to sleep in your room."
"You can go first, I'll meet you there."
Then she reached into her pants pocket and handed her class card to Phinya, who accepted it and left it on the table next to the notebook.
"You can go first."
"Hey... how do you hand over your class card like that, Bualoy?"
"Uhm." And then it's silent again.
"Bua."
This time, her tone of voice sounded firmer.
"Go back to your room, eat something and then sleep."
"Uhm"
After agreeing, she sit down and keep her eyes still closed, looking sleepy.
"Go ahead! I already ordered food through the app."
"Tonight, I want to sleep."
Bua said, looking up and looking at Phinya who is standing with a pleading look.
"And tomorrow, I want to come with you."
"I'm not ordering you to do anything."
Hearing this, Bua quickly stand up and begin to undo the buttons of the lab coat, which she's wearing awkwardly.
"Come."
Phinya offered to help, while Bua raises her hands to rub her eyes, making a sleepy sound.
Phinya gently lifted Bua's blouse and take it off, placing it on the chair. Then, she lifted her fingers to brush a few strands of hair from her face and placed her glasses on her nose. Her thin lips gently touched her forehead, which made a soft murmuring sound. Phinya gently pulled away a moment later.
“Are you tired?”
“Uhm…” Bua replied in her usual way.
"I’m more sleepy than tired.”
“I know, you’re always sleepy.”
“Lately, someone have been making me sleep less.”
“So tonight, I’ll just hug you to sleep.”
