Cow Chop One-Shots Yo

Aleks x Reader // 2 A.M.

This was written to the song "The Slyfox and The Curious Cat" by Stuck in Your Radio (wow I'm such a dweeb but it's a really good song thx) so I hope you enjoy :) -A

Every day the moon shines bright and on my heart your head will lay

You're awoken by Aleks' rough and heavy breathing as your head is tucked into his chest. The moon shines into your joint bedroom and keeps you further awake. You shake him awake. "You okay, babe?" You ask, worry filling your face.

He looks at you like he's just seen a ghost, and panic begins to set in for you. You take his face between your hands and make harsh eye contact with his brown eyes.

"Y/N?" He asks, out of it. You nod your head.

"Yes, Aleks I'm here. What happened?" You ask, panicking.

"I just....had a bad dream. Are you okay?" He replies.

"Of course. Want to clear your mind?" You offer. He nods. You both get out of bed and throw hoodies on. Your way of clearing your mind was to walk outside. No matter the time, no matter the temperature. You were often found outside at 2:00am in the middle of the rough Colorado winter on a park bench humming to yourself, snow dotting your face and hair.

You both leave the house and you hold Aleks' hand tightly in yours. You walk to the nearest park, only a few minutes away from your house. After a few minutes of walking in silence, Aleks speaks first. "You help me calm down so easily. How in the world does someone have this effect on me?" He questions as you approach a park bench.

"I don't know. I think it's because you love me." You reply, tracing your thumb over his hand.

Because I am with you and I love all that you do.

"You're right. When I'm with you, you help me be the best person I can be, and I love all that you do." You sit together on the bench, close and almost on top of each other. It's only Autumn, but you can see your breath.

We sit in silence, breathing in the fresh air as you rest your head on his shoulder.

'Cause everything without you seems to go wrong.

"I don't know what I would do without you, Y/N. Everything I do without you seems to go wrong and is hell. I can't think straight, which is weird because you would think it would be the other way around." He says, letting you laugh at his remark.

"I know, Aleks. I know. I know that I'll be okay with you here, too. You keep my feet on the ground and make sure I'm okay before anything else. I don't know what I would do without you. You keep me sane and give me something to live for." You say, allowing Aleks to wrap his arm around your shoulders. You feel yourself shiver slightly.

Even thought you had moved to Colorado over a year ago, you'll never get used to the freezing winters here and the almost freezing autumns. Thankfully, you had your cuddle buddy and other half, Aleks, as your portable heater. He was always radiating heat, no matter how cold he was.

You stand from the bench to try and move around to get some more blood flowing. Unfortunately, it doesn't work, but Aleks follows you. "Are you cold, Y/N?" He asks.

You want to say 'no' and stick it out but you also want to say 'yes' just so you can be wrapped in his warm arms.

Even if, Even if its cold outside, I'll wrap you gently in my arms.

You sigh in defeat. "Yeah..." you trail off. He smiles at you and steps closer, wrapping you gently in his arms. You breathe in his wonderful scent that instantly makes you feel at home. Just his presence is enough to make you comfortable.

He always had that effect on you. When you first met, you had such a familiar feel with him. You thought you'd known him your whole life. When you started dating, you fell together like puzzle pieces. He made you so immensely happy and giddy, while simultaneously being able to make you calm down.

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After a few moments of you standing in his arms, you break the silence that far from awkward. "Are you feeling better, honey?" You ask, pulling your head away to look at his face in the pale streetlights.

He smiles. "Most definitely. I always feel better around you, but this walk made me feel the best." He replies.

"You want to head home? You have work tomorrow."

"You mean we have work tomorrow. You have a job there." He speaks.

"Really?" Excitement fills your voice and you join hands and begin the walk back home.

"Of course. We all want you at the house. We have a big day. Let's get going." You walk home smiling.

As you walk in the front door and take your hoodies off, Aleks pulls you into a tight embrace. "I don't think I could live without you, Y/N. You make me complete. I love you so much." He says, kissing your forehead.

You look to his eyes. "I love you too, Aleks." You reply, planting your lips on his in a deep and passionate kiss. It wasn't full of lust or desire, no, but full of love and passion. That's when you realized he needs you as much as you need him, which is a lot.

You follow him back into the bedroom after breaking the kiss for air. You both get into the bed under the sheets and you let Aleks' arms wrap around you as you face him, toying with his messy hair.

"Good night, sweetie." He hums, quickly drifting off to sleep.

"Good night, honey." You reply, following his lead and also falling fast asleep.