Thought I would do a sweet little fluffy one
No smut just sweet love and taking care of Nikki after a long and stressful day at the studio
The front door clicked open just after sunset
I looked up from the kitchen counter as Nikki walked in the hallway he looked exhausted, His hair was a mess from a long day at the studio, he rubbed at the back of his neck with a tired groan before kicking off his boots
He looked up and gave me a small weary smile
I tilted my head "That bad?"
He laughed softly though it sounded more exhausted than amused.
"Every time we thought we'd nailed a take someone wanted to change something"
"Ugh that sucks babe I'm sorry"
"My back hurts, my neck hurts" He rolled one shoulder with a wince "and I think I've listened to the same song about a hundred times today"
I stepped closer "Come here"
He wrapped one arm around my waist for a quick hug before resting his forehead against mine.
"I'm sorry if I'm grumpy"
"You don't have to apologize"
"I kind of snapped at everyone today"
He sighed "I hate bringing that mood home"
"It happens to the best of us babe when we ar stressed but you didn't bring it home this time"
I reached up and smoothed a few loose strands of hair away from his face
"Go get comfortable I've got you"
He blinked at me for a second before giving a grateful nod.
I finished making his favorite dinner by the time he came back downstairs in sweats and t shirt loosely hanging on him, his shoulders had already relaxed a little.
"You made my favorite meal?" he asked
I smiled "Figured you could use some comfort food"
We ate together in comfortable silence occasionally sharing a smile. By the time we finished the tired frown he'd walked in with had nearly disappeared.
"I've got one more surprise" I said standing
"I'm going to run you a hot bath"
He looked at me with that soft expression that always melted my heart
He chuckled and we headed up stairs i ran his bath he got in i kissed him softly before heading back downstairs
About half an hour later I was curled up on the couch reading when I heard his footsteps
Without saying a word Nikki walked over and wrapped both arms around me in a tight hug.
I hugged him back, holding him close
"You feeling better?" I asked quietly
He rested his chin on my shoulder and sighed.
"Yeah" he murmured "A lot better"
I smiled into the hug "I'm glad"
After a moment he pulled back just enough to look at me
We settled onto the couch together beneath a soft blanket. Nikki stretched out with his head resting comfortably in my lap.I gently combed my fingers through his hair brushing the strands away from his face
His eyes drifted closed almost immediately
A long, contented sigh escaped him
I smiled continuing the slow, gentle strokes through his hair before letting my hand trail lightly over his shoulder and down the length of his arm in soothing motions
"You work so hard" I whispered
"I know but days like today I'm really glad I get to come home to you"
I leaned down to kiss the top of his head
"And I'll keep taking care of you whenever you need it"
He reached up without opening his eyes and laced his fingers with mine.
"I love you" he whispered
"I love you too baby" I whispered back
I continued running my fingers through his hair while gently rubbing his arms with my free hand. His breathing grew slower and steadier until he was nearly asleep completely relaxed against me.
