Constrictive cuddles

Pent......

.....Pentious....

"Pentious, wake up"

He slowly opened his eyes, the dim light in the room making it difficult to understand where he was.

You slowly leaned down, bringing your face near his, your hand still on his shoulder, "Is everything alright?"

His vision began to clear a bit. He noticed that he was lying on his desk, the blueprints and all sort of instruments scattered around.

He turned his head in your direction, still a bit confused, "Mmh.... Y/n... why are you here?"

You smiled sweetly at him, "I came here to check on you and I found you snoring on your new inventions. At least you ate your dinner before taking a nap", you said, noticing the empty plate on the corner of the desk.

"What time is it?"

"Half past nine, more or less"

He looked back down on his projects, "I jussst closed my eyes for a minute... I have to go back to work-"

"Oh no you don't!"

Your voice raised a bit as you looked at him with stern eyes.

He seemed startled for a second, but looked at you silently.

"You've worked enough for today, you need to relax, Pen" you extended your hand to stroke his smooth cheek, but you retreated it as soon as you felt how cold he was.

"Oh no, you forgot to keep the room warmer! Your temperature is lower than normal" you said concerned, taking his hand and turning him towards you.

"Y/n, I'm fine, I just have to make a few small changes to my new airship, it won't take lo.... looo.... ACHOO!!" he sneezed loudly, a shiver running through his body.

"I won't take a no as an answer" you cupped your hand on his cheek, his expression softening greatly as your thumb stoked under his still sleepy eye, "Please..."

He sighed deeply, his cheeks dusting with pink as he looked into your eyes. He just couldn't say no to you.

"Alright... I'll work on it tomorrow"

You happily kissed his cheek, "This is my favorite snek boy!" your smile grew as you saw his small pout at your nickname for him.

You turned around toward the door, "Guys!"

You heard a few fast taps coming from outside as three Egg Bois appeared at the door, "Did you call, Miss Boss Lady?"

You smiled at them, "Yes, can you do me a favor, please?"

They came closer to you as you leaned down to their level, "What do you need us for?"

"Could you lit up the fireplace and bring some blankets in the living room?"

"Of course, Miss!" they said proudly. They were all so precious.

You smiled again, petting slightly each of their heads, "Thank you boys, also can one of you please take the plate back to the kitchen?"

They all leaned forward, looking at each other with a defiant look, "I'll do it!" "No, I will!" "She asked me first!"

"Boys!"

They stopped, looking at you, "What did I say about bickering on this kind of things?"

"To be nice and to not do it..." they said, their gaze shifting to the ground apologetically.