I really am exhausted. I just get very tired all the time and I really didn't want to type on this none, but it had to be done and I am the one to do it. It is vital I get to Drabble 24 before I leave. I'm not so sure that it will get done though because I am just physically worn out when it comes to write. A girl can only write so much before she can not go any further.

However I will try my very best to get it done. I just hope that I can get it in time. I have around 4 days to post this and 2 more Drabbles. Seems impossible like I can't do it. I will try!

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Prompt: Mumble

Pairing: Caboose/Wash

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In the late night for Blue Base, everyone was asleep. Well not Wash. For once as soon as he was in Caboose's arms he had not been able to sleep. Maybe it was because he wasn't all that tired to begin with. Or maybe it was because something had been bothering him all day and he just couldn't sleep with it hanging over his head like it was. Wash knew it was probably nothing, but was still worried about it.

The main problem was that Wash was not quite sure what it was either. He just couldn't put a finger on this feeling that he had in his stomach. It kind of made him anxious and sick to his stomach. This made sleeping much harder than it should be. Especially in Caboose's arms. Normally Wash would have been gone the second his head laid on Caboose's. However he had been laying here for almost two hours and was still awake.

Wash managed to wiggle his way out of his lovers arm. Sitting here anxiously had made his bladder heavy and he sure needed to piss. So Wash left the bed and was back in a minute or so, Caboose was still happily asleep. Wash crawled back into the covers and wormed his way back into Caboose's warmth. He hoped now sleep would come to him, no avail.

The ex-Freelancer frowned deeply. At least if he knew what was bothering so much he could somehow fix it, but no, he had no idea what it was or what he could to help himself. At least Caboose was sleeping peacefully. Wash would not wish insomnia on anyone. It was horrible to not sleep and have to get on with their normal life in the morning. The last time he had insomnia this bad was with the incident with Epsilon. Wash would spend days, even weeks, staying up all night wishing he could go to bed without troubles. That was not the case then and seemed to be like that yet again.

Wash had not yet informed Caboose about the insomnia he was experiencing. Wash didn't want to trouble or worry Caboose with his problems. Besides he was a grown man and could handle his issues on his own. He didn't need Caboose's help, even if Caboose was just the sweetest thing to him. Caboose always treated him the way Wash had always wanted to be treated. Loved and respected. Wash knew Caboose would fret way too much over his slight problem, so Wash chose against telling him. Speaking of Caboose…

Wash then smiled down at Caboose who was snoring lightly, even mumbling a little. Oh yes, Caboose talked some in his sleep. It was so cute and sweet when Caboose would mumbled about protecting Wash. Sometimes the ex-Freelancer would stay up to hear his lover talk away. It was the only real comforting thing about the whole sleeping situation. Wash could hear Caboose sleep talk.

Tonight the Blue soldier was mumbling nonsense things, maybe about the times he spent in Blood Gulch. Or maybe it was about Wash. The ex-Freelancer liked it best when it was about him. He liked to hear Caboose talk about him, tell him how much he was loved without even knowing it. Caboose just mumbling Wash's name was the best.

However a couple of days ago, Wash had stayed awake to hear Caboose talk about him in his sleep. Wash enjoyed it greatly and promised himself to go to sleep once he heard it again. That was not the case though. Caboose had not mumbled his name. No, he mumbled a name Wash never wanted him to think about again. Caboose had unexpectedly mumbled Church.

Wash didn't want to believe that it was bothering him as much as it was. The ex-Freelancer didn't want to be jealous, or care about Caboose saying someone else's name. He could not stop himself though. Wash sat for days thinking about it. Thinking about how crushed he was to hear it. How it affected him was greatly more than he wanted it to be.

He had desperately wanted to talk to Caboose about it, but knew better than that. In the end Wash would only confuse Caboose and worry his lover. So the ex-Freelancer tried to pass it off. He really did, but every night he would hear the same name that seemed to haunt him being muttered from Caboose's lips all sleepy like. Hearing it made Wash want to crawl into a ball and cry.

No, he didn't. Wash was stronger than that. He didn't care that Caboose had said Church's name over his. He didn't care that he couldn't sleep because of it. He didn't care that it hurt him so bad. He didn't care about how crushed he was. Only he did care. He cared that Caboose would not want him no more because of it. Wash was afraid.

Afraid of what? Wash shouldn't be afraid to loose Caboose like that. He was once a strong and fearless Freelancer. He shouldn't be a afraid. He was though. He was terrified. Wash held his breath for a second, Caboose was stirring next to him and Wash had wondered if his slight turning had woken Caboose up. However Caboose just fell back into place and was gone to the world.

Wash sat there in stillness and silence. Then after a couple of minutes of no movement Wash inwardly sighed. Caboose had gone back to sleep and Wash had not awaken him.

"Church…Church I can't…" Wash heard the distinct mumble coming from Caboose once again. Wash knew it was coming but still wasn't prepared for it. The words had stabbed his heart. Tears threatened to slip but he wouldn't let them. Wash at least wanted to try and be strong. For himself if not anyone else.

"Church…I can't love…love you…" Caboose then spoke and Wash jolted lightly in surprise. The unconscious declaration from Caboose had startled him but comforted him at the same time. The ex-Freelancer then turned over in the bed to look at Caboose. Somehow he had fallen out of the others arms, but didn't mind. He wanted to hear all that Caboose had to say first.

"I can't…love you…because…I love…" Caboose muttered slowly and suddenly Wash was much more terrified and anxious. What would Caboose say? Who did Caboose truly love in life. What if it wasn't Wash? What would Wash do?

"I love Wash…" Wash felt his whole body relax instantly. All of the worry that has built up in him most recently had left him. Caboose really did love him and only him. It was the best feeling he had ever had in his life. Wash knew now, even though his problem was solved he could not sleep, not with this much happiness pumping through his veins.

Wash got out of bed to make himself a warm glass of milk in hopes of it lulling him to sleep. Once again for that night, Wash returned to bed, this time much more relived then earlier. Caboose had finally stirred when Wash got back in bed for the second time.

"Wash? What are you doing up? Is something wrong?" Caboose asked sleepily and Wash smiled up at him. He was fine. Wash was actually okay. It was surprising, but he was just fine now. Now that he knew Caboose was loyal to him and only him.

"Nope. I've never been better." Wash promised and watched as Caboose let himself fall back asleep. Wash smiled brightly and kissed his sleeping lover on the cheek once before finally letting sleep take him. Wash fell asleep with a smile and in Caboose's arms where he belonged in the first place.

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I someway…SOMEHOW, got through this Drabble. I was kind of worried about now being able to type on it like I wanted to because I had no inspiration but I somehow pulled through and delivered the story like I had hoped to. I am so proud of myself!

I mean I have mid-terms this week. My birthday is on Friday and I am heading to my Grandmother's on Saturday. I have until then to post up to Drabble 24. I am sorry that you all with have to wait until after Christmas. If it could be different I would change it but I have no choice. I promise that the Christmas special will be long and filled with Caboose/Wash fluffy goodness. Especially with the lemon scene coming up. I will try my best! I promise!

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