He Sleep Walks? Part 2
Zeb was exhausted.
It had been a long day, and he was more than ready to go to bed.
When he entered his and Ezra's room, he was surprised that the kid was already there. However, what surprised him even more was that Ezra was already sound asleep. Normally, he would be in bed (and asleep) by the time the kid walked in.
The blue-haired teen was laying on his stomach. One of his arms acted as a makeshift pillow, while the other arm dangled limply over the side of his bunk.
Normally, he would be in bed (and asleep) by the time the kid walked in.
Upon closer inspection, Zeb noticed the peaceful expression on the boy's face. He also that his mouth was slightly open.
Although the teen wasn't snoring, he was breathing deeply through his nose and exhaling through his mouth.
Zeb was tempted to mess with his roommate. He lifted an arm and reached out to shake him.
Then, he remembered something. Two days ago, Ezra had found out that his parents had died.
Zeb still felt bad for him.
The Lasat lowered his arm.
"I'll cut him some slack", he thought. "Just this once."
Zeb turned off the light. Then, he walked back over his bunk and laid down.
"Night, Kid", Zeb said.
Ezra didn't respond.
Zeb closed his eyes. A few minutes later, he was out like a light and snoring loudly.
A few hours later…
Ezra rolled over in his sleep and sat up. Then, he moved toward the ladder and climbed down, He walked over to the door, opened it, and left the room. His roommate (who was still asleep) just snored on, completely unaware of what was happening.
Ezra walked down the hall to Kanan's room. Then, he opened the door and walked into his master's room.
The sound of the door opening woke Kanan. He sat up and looked over at the door. There was just enough light coming from the hall for him to see his Padawan standing in the doorway.
"Ezra?" Kanan whispered. "What are you doing in here?"
The boy didn't respond.
"Ezra?", he said again, a little louder this time.
Ezra still didn't respond.
Kanan got up, closed the door, and turned on the light. Then, he looked at his Padawan.
Ezra eyes were closed, his mouth was slightly open, and he was breathing deeply.
"He's sleepwalking again!", Kanan said to himself. However, after all of the times Ezra had climbed up and down the ladder to his bunk, Kanan wasn't too surprised the boy could (literally) do it in his sleep.
"I wonder what caused it this time.", he thought.
Suddenly, Kanan remembered what they'd learned two days ago.
Kanan gave his Padawan a sympathetic look and gently lead him over to his bunk.
He helped the boy get into bed. Once Ezra was laying down, Kanan laid down beside him. Then, he used the Force to turn his light off.
Suddenly, Ezra stirred.
Kanan froze.
Ezra moaned softly in his sleep and rolled over. He muttered something unintelligible and snuggled up to his master. Then, he wrapped his arms around Kanan, hugging tightly in his sleep.
Kanan hugged him back. Ezra sighed softly in his sleep and relaxed. After a few, Ezra back into a deep sleep, and he began to snore softly though his nose.
Although he was sleeping peacefully, Kanan couldn't help but think that the reason why his Padawan had been sleepwalking was because he was unconsciously seeking comfort.
He didn't mind that Ezra had come to him, though.
Although he'd probably never admit, he loved Ezra. The boy was like a son to him.
"Good night, Kid", Kanan whispered.
Ezra snored softly in response.
Kanan chuckled.
Then, he closed his eyes and went back to sleep.
The End.