Derek's bladder got the best of him.
Yawning loudly to himself, he climbed out of bed, careful not to wake the woman of his dream lying beside him. It was almost two o'clock in the morning. In a few hours, he would have to wake up and face another gruelling day full of surgeries and consults. He moved slowly, muscles, and limbs still adjusting to movement as he made his way to the master bathroom, closing the door right behind him so the light wouldn't disturb her slumber. After Derek was finished with his business, his dry mouth made him crave for a glass of refreshing water before heading back to sleep. Slipping out of the room, he stealthily made his way to the kitchen, filled a glass up from the tap, and chugged it down in a few gulps. He was just about to go for another refill when he was startled by her soft sleepy voice.
"Der?" She asked from the doorway, looking small and afraid by herself. "I woke up and you weren't there."
"I was just getting a glass of water." Derek quickly filled up his glass, finished it in one gulp, and placed the cup inside the sink. Smiling, he closed the short distance between them, and brought her close to his side, an arm wrapped around her waist.
"It was getting chilly without you in bed." She commented, walking slowly back to their bedroom.
"Yeah?" He asked gently, happy that he was her personal heat source.
"Yeah. I like it when you wrap your arms around me. You keep me warm at night." She yawned, eyes already closing once again by the time she climbed back into bed, sheets already covering her petite frame.
"Come here." Derek commanded lightly, eagerly gathering her into his arms. In all honesty, he enjoyed her sleeping beside him as much as she did with him. Sighing deeply, he hugged her closer to his body, falling deeper in love with her than before.