*reaches back and takes his hand, forcing his eyes open* I will wake up anyway… Save it for when the nightmares will not wake me up… Will jus’ end up like last night. *rubs his face* You save your awake night…
Hush. I’ll do what I want. *gently pats Ivan’s face before curling up around him and holding him tight* If you’re gonna force yourself to stay awake, at least stay with me so you won’t feel lonely, okay?
*smiles a bit more and kisses his forehead* Mmkay, lyubov. But you sleep. *turns the tables and rubs soothing circles into his back in return, giving his head a loving kiss*
