"A kiss to convince them not to leave bed in the morning" requested by @smolbeandrabbles
Since it wasn't meant to hold two people, the small space of Carter's bunk necessitated he be pressed right up against his partner. They were slotted so Cernan's back was to Carter's chest. His arms were locked around the engineer's body almost like another strap to keep him close. He could feel every rise and fall of Cernan's steady breathing as he slept.
And there was a benefit of being this close: he could feel it when Cernan started shifting around.
“Sorry,” Cernan said. “I didn't mean to wake you.”
“Light sleeper,” Carter reminded him. He adjusted his arms around Cernan's body. “You all right?”
“I'm fine.” Cernan reached for one of the straps holding them down. Carter caught his hand before he finished unbuckling them. “Tomas...”
“Just a few more minutes.”
“Didn't you used to scold Simms for sleeping in?” Cernan teased him.
“I'm not sleeping in,” Carter argued. “We're still within regulated sleeping hours.” That made Cernan chuckle, and Carter smiled feeling the vibration.
“For a few more minutes?” Cernan glanced over his shoulder, his lips curved in amusement.
Carter touched his cheek, encouraging him to turn his head more. Cernan rolled, sighing as Carter's lips connected with his. Carter gave him soft pecks on the mouth, caressing his cheek and jawline. His other hand squeezed Cernan's fingers.
“At least,” Carter said when he pulled back from their kiss.
“Who am I to argue with a sleep technician?” Cernan returned the soft kisses, letting go of Carter's hand so he could get his arm around the other man instead.
Neither of them were going to try getting back to sleep, of course, but there were other things they could do in these next few minutes.
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