Note: Inspiration – Company, cuddling, comfort when someone is next to you while sleeping. Breaking all rules to be with the one you love.
25) Snoring
The sunsets.
The moon shines.
The wind blows.
Darkness is upon them.
It is the time of the vampires.
Night is when then the world is at peace. It's quiet, a soothing balm to the loud noise and harsh sun during the day.
ZzzZzz
Rima sits up, in her bed, startled.
ZzzZzz
She hears snoring.
A sleeping Shiki is lying beside her, head on the covers, the rest of his body spread out across the end of her bed, his legs over the edge.
"Senri? Move."
No response.
ZzzZzz
It's still early, but Shiki is already in his school uniform. He must have woken up, gotten dressed, walked to her room and then fallen asleep again.
Rima sighs, throws half of her blanket over him and goes back to sleep. There is still an hour or two before class.
The snoring stops.
Minutes later, Shiki opens an eye.
His mother wasn't an actress for nothing.
He crawls up, moves closer to her and falls asleep for real this time.
ZzzZzz