Short update. Enjoy!

Knightwalker blankly stared at the King's sleeping face. She leaned her elbow against the armrest of the chair. "How long are you going to sleep?" The captain muttered impatiently. For two hours she sat there waiting for him to wake from his deep slumber but he never stirred. Not having the heart to rouse him from his sleep, she simply picked up the chair and moved to the right side of his bed. She crossed her legs and glance at the clock on his bedside table.

It read 6:30 a.m. He doesn't wake up for another 2 hours.

"I'm bored Jellal." She said under her breath. Once again she picked up the chair and changed her location. Night times are the most agonizing parts of her life. Her body would not cooperate with her and sleep quietly like the man sleeping before her. Mind you, she does sleep but when it does somehow arrive, she would only be woken up from nightmares.

She unbuckled her boots and threw them on the side. "So bored." Minutes rolled on by and next thing you know, half an hour had passed. "Wake up!" She whispered rather loudly. Jellal shifted in his sleep and it startled her. If she woke him up earlier than expected, she would feel bad but then she will not be as bored as she is now. There was a strange moan that came out from his mouth, followed by an utterance of her name. Blindly searching for a pillow, once he found it, he hugged it and smiled.

"What are you dreaming about?" A spark of envy kindled within her. She wanted to sleep soundlessly like him. Staring at his sleeping form, she was almost tempted to jump in and perhaps she will finally be lulled to sleep. "Tch." She stood up and sat by the edge of his bed. Unexpectedly, a soft object hit her head and she realized that he threw a pillow at her head. She gritted her teeth and violently grabbed the pillow to smack him. When she turned to face him, his eyes were still closed. Is he faking it? His breathing remained steady.

She leaned closely to his face, waiting for a reaction from him. If he is truly awake, he will feel her close proximity. Are you...

Strong arms suddenly coiled around her waist and pulled her towards his cozy body. "Captain, is there something you need?" His voice was husky and slurred. One eye was lazily opened and it was directly focused on her. "Are you awake now?" She felt a low rumble from his chest. "Not yet." A groan escaped from her lips. She had a feeling that would be his response.

"Why not?" There was a slight childish tone present in her voice. He conjured up a dopey smile. "You're awake rather early, Erza. Nightmares again?" Frowning at him, she said nothing and turned her head away.

"You just need to wake up now, Jellal. " The tired monarch sighed deeply and closed his eyes again. "You need to rest, Captain. Sleep here for a few hours." She squirmed in his arms. Stubborn woman. "Can I have a few more minutes? Please." Tightening his arms around her, he tucked his face in the crook of her neck and breathed in her scent. He sucked a small area of her, making a red mark in the process. "What are you doing?" Knightwalker lifted her head up and looked at him accusingly. All the response she received from him was a lazy smile.

"I will give you thirty more minutes. After that, prepare yourself if you continue to remain in bed. Understand?"

True to her word, she did give him that much time. She left the room and prepared breakfast for him. When she returned, he was still sleeping soundly and she sighed for the umpteenth time that morning. The captain laid the tray down gently on a table and tapped her foot. Her eyes wandered towards his face. I give up.

Chucking off her boots, she anxiously crept towards the side of his bed and slipped in the covers. She rested her head on his chest and closed her eyes.

It was warm…

Comfortable…

Soon, she finally drifted to sleep. Whether it was from sheer exhaustion or the fact that the dozing king had a relaxing effect on her, sleep ultimately reached her and her body can finally relax.

He opened one eye when he felt a light pressure on his chest.

"I see you took my advice."

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During the afternoon…

"Captain Knightwalker " Ultear examined the woman carefully. They were walking towards the training hall since the Captain had drawn the short end of the straw and instruct the new recruits. "What is that mark on your neck? It's very red." Knightwalker's gloved hand automatically slapped that marked side of her neck. Sugar Boy had asked the same query earlier. Damn you, Jellal. "Insect bite." A devious smirk formed on the raven-haired woman's lips.

"Of course Captain. That insect must have loved your neck in that case." The redhead sped up her pace and left the other woman behind. This one time she didn't wear her scarf. It will disappear but I swear if someone comments it again…

Erza smiled. She'll have to pay him back for this.