I wrote this a while ago- like January- but didn't think to put it up here until now. It's on my Tumblr account, so I figured I might as well post it on this site! Enjoy~

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"… ice! Alice!"

She blinked, only to realize that her eyes had been closed. "… Oops," she said aloud, straightening where she sat. "I must have dozed off."

"You're so silly sometimes, Alice," sighed Elliot. He was leaning over her, lying on his stomach on his bed, while Alice sat on the floor beside his bed and leaned against the bed. "What're you doin' fallin' asleep right there?"

"It's comfortable," she defended despite her blush. And indeed, despite the wooden board pressing against her upper back, Alice was comfortable. It was something to do with being in Elliot's presence.

Rather than explaining this, she said, "You're the one who looks like he's comfortable and is about to fall asleep. If you're tired, go ahead and sleep, Elliot."

The March Hare's clear blue eyes had been drooping this entire time, yet he shook his head at Alice's words. "No. I'm not sleepin' when you're here. I want to enjoy every moment."

"I fell asleep," replied Alice pointedly. "Intentionally or not, I still fell asleep; you don't have to worry about doing the same." She actually felt a little guilty about it, but didn't let it bother her.

"Still…"

"Don't worry about it," Alice repeated, firm this time. To emphasize her point, she turned around so that she was kneeling next to the bed, which allowed her to press a kiss to Elliot's lips. "I'll still love you no matter what, so sleep- you need it," she finished.

Elliot considered for a long moment. "… Then first kiss me again."

"Why?" She did so anyway. A good night kiss?

"… Again."

"Elliot, really…"

"Again." Rather than waiting, Elliot sat up on his elbows and kissed her in return. It was a firm kiss, warm and intentional without being overwhelming. Alice gladly returned it once she got her thoughts together.

The problem was that those thoughts didn't stay together very long, for Elliot gently grasped the back of her head to deepen the kiss. Alice's eyes drifted shut as she attempted to return the kiss with equal fervor while doing her best to stay mentally grounded. His lips against hers weren't helping that.

As soon as Alice pulled back the slightest amount to gasp for air, Elliot took in one gulp and kissed her again, a very deep kiss that he tilted her head back to continue. Alice tasted carrots and lemon, as well as the familiar taste that was only him.

When at last Elliot parted both were breathing hard, and Alice had a grip on his shirt. "Now I can sleep," the March Hare mumbled as he pressed one last kiss to her forehead. "But you're stayin' here."

And Alice had no qualms about curling up in his embrace next to him on the bed. Sweet dreams and a deep sleep.