His eyes shifted from the page of the book towards you. Your legs were pulled up against your stomach, arms wrapped around them as you were sitting on the couch with a slightly curious look on your face. It was endearing, how you were actually looking at him without disdain and genuine interest. The corner of his mouths were moving up a bit as the leader of the spiders couldn't help but be a bit amused by the unexpected cuteness, you weren't even aware yourself right now that you looked adorable with those big and curious eyes staring at him.
"What makes you ask that all of a sudden?" he replied, closing the book and putting it on the small table next to him. It wasn't common for you to talk so openly with him without any hint of hostility or fear. Recently you had just started to ignore him for the most part, sick and tired of his constant mindgames with his twisted logic which sounded scarily believable in your eyes. This was the first time you had been the one to initiate an interaction on your own free will without him having to somehow force you. It was delightful.
You blinked owlishly, caught of guard by the question he threw back and the attention he suddenly directed to you. Almost as if you had forgotten for a short second that he was a thief and murderer and not just someone who just enjoyed a good book. It most likely was, he could see the short hesitance and panic on your face, your eyes darting around to look for something to help you escape only to realize that there was none. Chrollo was just waiting for your response now and it was your fault for starting to talk anyways.
"Well, it's just..."
You stopped in the middle of the sentence, lost in his eyes that were staring back at you. You got a bit uncomfortable, started shifting a bit around on the couch. Didn't he already know your answer to this question anyways?
"Don't be so shy. I won't bite you."
He wanted to keep up the conversation, that's why he was so persistent for you to answer.
"I just think that I've never seen you sleeping before. You're always reading books or thinking about something. I mean, maybe your sleeping pattern is different from mine but even when I wake up, you're always awake yet you never appear to be tired or exhausted but no sleep isn't healthy. Humans need sleep after all, otherwise they apparently start going insane after a while."
You could have asked so you could plan an escape route since being asleep was a time where everyone was vulnerable but Chrollo was good in reading and manipulating people and he didn't get the feeling that you were lying. Towards the end you actually looked away, your fingers becoming fidgety as if you had become a bit shy.
"Are you worried about me?"
That sudden remark definitely struck a visible reaction out of you as your gaze shot towards him, glaring at him with a mix of shock, dislike and conflict. You were fairly easy to read once you became emotional, this was no different and Chrollo was sure that you were merely trying to deny the truth for yourself.
"Why would I be ever worried about someone like you?!" you snapped with a harsh tone though you couldn't look him straight into his eyes once you noticed the same damned look in his orbs. The one he always gave you when he was seeing straight through you, knew you better than you yourself.
"You sure? he hummed back, unfaced by your abrupt outburst. Your lips pressed into a thin line as you tried to stand on firm ground under this gaze of his even if the feeling of his eyes seeing straight through you filled you with uncertainty. It always felt like you couldn't move whenever you were under this intense gaze.
Your whole body was pressed against the back of the couch by the time he stood up, your muscles stiff and on alert. It was a primal instinct that had engraved itself not only into your memories but your body whenever he gave you that analyzing look since you always automatically connected something bad with it. You were mustering him with a cautious look.
You flinched shortly when he leaned down to your height and one of his hands started rubbing one of your legs as if trying to get rid of your obvious stiffness. With his eyes due to the close proximity even more unbearable than before since you noticed more details due to him being so close, you couldn't help but avoid looking straight at him. You didn't want to stare, to notice anything that you hadn't noticed before due to not paying attention to him.
It was a wordless win for him when you turned your head away to avoid admitting anything to yourself, ignorance was sometimes less hurtful than the truth for the dignity of someone. You shrunk when you felt him pressing a kiss on the top of your head, a shudder going through your body when you realized that this was his way to show you that he was satisfied with the new development he had just gotten from you. One you were sure he'd be sure to abuse mercilessly now. You were glad when he moved behind you, heading away from the room you two were in, even if it was only so you could take a break from him and concentrate on lying to yourself again.
"To answer your question, I don't really sleep much. You could describe me as a bit insomniac but I've never really suffered health problems."
You didn't turn around when he left god knows where, you didn't try to be too curious about it. It was only after a few moments that you looked behind you to check if he was really gone and there was relief when you saw that he ad really left.
"How can he be fine without sleeping much? Sleep is the only thing that keeps me sane at this point. Is he not a human or what?"
You scoffed loudly when you heard your own thoughts.
"Stupid question? Obviously he's not human."
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You woke up from your light slumber when you heard the door being opened lightly and a grumble escaped your lips when you realized that Chrollo had just returned.
"I didnât mean to wake you up, darling. Iâm sorry.â
âWhy are you coming now? Where were you e-âŚForget it. I donât care where you were.â
You stopped yourself, not wanting to ask him where he was to give him a reason to talk more with you. You wanted to sleep though you knew that he had a penchant for normally reading books until you fell asleep. Chrollo hadnât switched on the lights yet, probably to see if you were still awake or not. At least he was considerate.
He navigated even in the dark room without a problem to the bed and you felt the mattress dippend down when he laid down next to you. You had gotten used to falling asleep even if the lamp next to you was dimly lit, were used to the soft flipping of pages whilst he was reading books whilst you were off to forget about your problems for a while. But nothing of the likes happened which three you off, it was pretty much a routine more so for you than him.
Just as you were about to turn around and ask why he wasnât reading, you felt him shuffling closer, two arms suddenly wrapping themselves around you and his body pressing against your back.
âWhat do you think youâre doing?â you hissed lightly, startled by the closeness which made you uncomfortable for multiple reasons.
âYou said that you were worried about the lack of sleep that I have, Iâm merely making sure that my darling spider doesnât have to be concerned.â
You knew that he would use this one moment of yours somehow and you already regretted your slip up severely.
âYou said that youâre an insomniac anyways so whatâs the use trying to fall asleep? Also, why do you have to be so close to me whilst falling asleep?â you replied through gritted teeth whilst trying to wriggle free from his grip somehow.
âBecause I feel relaxed around you. Youâre warmth is comforting, I feel at ease when youâre with me. I think I wonât be able to sleep until I have you in my arms.â
You could feel his hair tickling the back of your neck when he moved a bit closer, could feel the warmth of his body. You on the other hand had stopped dead in your tracks, his words repeating themselves in your head. The sincerity in his tone had killed you and worst was that he most likely felt your increased heartbeat.
âI think I should try to sleep more often when Iâm with you. I like this.â
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