My first Bedtime Stories drabble, done for an anon request on tumblr. There's a deplorable lack of NightlightxKatherine fluff, so here's my contribution. Hopefully there will be more!
Kiss Me Softly
The sun was setting over Santoff Claussen, and Kathrine sat high in the branches of pine tree, looking out at the sky that looked as though it had been painted by an artist's brush. Sunlight streamed around the wispy clouds, illuminating the world in a sea of light before the sun set below the horizon.
Movement caught her attention from the corner of her eye and she glanced over, smiling as she saw Nightlight join her on the branch.
He cocked his head to the side, silently asking if she was all right.
"I'm fine," she assured. "It just got a little too loud."
They both looked toward the clearing a little ways away, where the village was in the middle of a happy party. Even from the distance, they could hear North in the middle of a dramatic story, his voice rumbling through the forest.
Nightlight nodded understanding, taking her hand loosely in his.
Katherine smiled, leaning her head on his shoulder. For several minutes she continued to look out at the sunset, but soon her eyes drifted close, comforted just by Nightlight's presence.
She didn't know how long they sat there, but as the sun disappeared below the horizon the temperature began to ease down, the breeze picking up a little.
Reluctantly she opened her eyes and lifted her head.
"We should probably head back," she said, looking toward the lanterns in the clearing that were now easily seen.
She prepared to climb down, but Nightlight's hand tightened around hers, keeping her in her place. When she glanced back, and found he was watching her intently with his green eyes.
Her eyes widened as he reached out to touch her cheek, calloused fingers ghosting over her skin in a way that caused every hair on her body rise on end - but in a way she very much enjoyed.
"Katherine," he whispered, leaning closer. In a voice she heard so rarely, but still loved more than she could put into words.
Her eyes closed as their lips touched.