Kaylee Bryant Imagines (gxg)

waking her for cuddles

As time continued to tick by you continued to stare up at the ceiling.

You keep trying to resist the growing urge to check the time on the clock. You know disappointment will only come over you when you check the time. It's been at least an hour, if not more since you and Kaylee first came up to bed and it was well after midnight then.

You know you'll only grow more frustrated if you see the big red numbers on the clock, so you opt for staring at the ceiling or over at your sleeping girlfriend instead.

But the longer you lie awake, the more nervous you become. You know you need sleep; you have an important day ahead. But you're wide awake and it feels as though sleep isn't gonna come to you tonight.

Annoyed, you huffed and rolled onto your side to gaze at Kaylee. She's sleeping soundly. Her chest was rising and falling steadily and you know she's sleeping peacefully, which brings you a little comfort knowing that she had a long day today.

You closed your eyes and tried to match your breathing to hers. You hoped maybe, with how steady it was, you'd fall fast asleep in no time.

But your heart was beating faster than usual. The thoughts running through your brain that left you wondering if you'd even sleep tonight made your pulse race fast. You tossed and turned uncomfortably before sitting up with a long sigh. You ran your fingers through your hair, pulling at it slightly.

You looked back at Kaylee, then back at the door. You figured you'd just go lay downstairs and turn on a movie. That way, even if you couldn't sleep for any reason, at least you'd be entertained and wouldn't worry about waking your girlfriend.

But you couldn't bring yourself to leave the bed. You knew, deep down, that Kaylee would wake in no time with the lack of your warmth beside her. She'd come to find you.

So, you stayed awake. You buried your face in your hands and steadied your heartbeat before looking back at her. You wanted to wrap yourself in her arms, knowing the comfort only she can give you is what you need the most right now.

But she'd moved in her sleep and was now laying on her side, away from you, making it difficult for you to crawl into her arms.

You bit your lip, trying to resist the urge to wake her. but it was starting to overwhelm you; the lack of sleep and the worry that you would still be wide awake when the sun came up in what was only a few hours from now.

You reached over and put your hand on her back. You rubbed her back in circles and she stirred at your touch before waking fully a moment later.

"Y/n?" She mumbled sleepily, lifting her head from the pillow. "It's almost three in the morning. Why are you awake?"

"I can't sleep." You mumbled sadly and she turned to face you right after the words fell from your lips. "I know it sounds silly but I was hoping you'd cuddle me?"

"Will that help you sleep?"

You shrugged before saying, "Maybe. Maybe not. But at least I'd feel better."

She cracked a smile, despite the exhaustion she was still feeling. "Well, you know I'm always happy to give you cuddles, my girl. But are you sure you don't need anything else? Some water or some warm,"

She stopped speaking when you started to lay your head on her shoulder and made yourself cozy in her embrace.

"I just need you."

"I'm right here." She whispered softly. "Try to sleep, okay? I know it's not easy sometimes but I've got you now and I won't let you go. Listen to my voice and my heartbeat."

You nodded and closed your eyes. Kaylee began to hum quietly and brush her fingers through your hair. That, along with her steady heartbeat in your ear, relaxed you so much that you actually began to drift off to sleep.

Kaylee didn't stop until she knew you'd fallen asleep only about ten minutes later. She gazed down at you, smiling when she heard the small snores falling from your lips. She kissed your head and said, "Goodnight, my love. Sleep tight and have sweet dreams," before putting her head back and falling asleep.