Restless

There were nights when Cress was kept awake with the weight of the past. It wasn't all so bad anymore - she no longer cried over the horrors they'd faced. Everything was much better now than she could've ever imagined.

She didn't mind the sleepless nights, for the most part. She usually ended up sleeping at some point, but she enjoyed more watching him sleep. When her eyes adjusted to the darkness, she was able to trace lines over the peaceful expression he kept at night.

He was so handsome, even in this vulnerable state.

When the exhaustion finally set in, she tucked her head into her pillow.

No sooner than she closed her eyes did she hear him speak.

"Cress, you awake?" A whisper, clear as the night sky. He hadn't been sleeping.

"Mhm."

Still with his eyes closed, he turned on his side and pulled her into him. He pressed his forehead against hers, his nose grazing her cheek. She could feel his breath on her lips and she knew they were not even inches from touching.

"Can't sleep?" she asked.

"No. I can see you can't, either."

She slipped her hand around his back. "Not tonight."

They stayed like that, in silence, for a long time. She was starting to think he'd fallen asleep, but she was wrong again.

"I think I'm in love with you, Cress."

The fire in her chest reignited. "Don't tell me it took you two whole months to realize that. I must be losing my touch."

"Hey." He sounded tired now. "That's my line."

She wished he would open his eyes. Even in the darkness, she had always been able to see just how brightly they shone. One day, she'd be able to verbalized how much she loved every part of him, but the time hadn't arrived just yet.

Cress slid one leg between his, the other curling over his thigh, anchoring them together. It wasn't a struggle to brush her lips over his. In truth, it was a lazy kiss, but those were some of her favorites.

She dropped her chin just enough to speak. "I love you, Captain."

Cress hadn't slept so well in months.

Author's Note: Just a cute lil post-war Cresswell drabble I wrote at 2:30 AM. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Easter to those who celebrate it, and a happy Sunday (Monday?) to those that don't! xo