@asrasabs
Ariston admired the sleeping form next to him. He found the gentle rise and fall of their chest and their peaceful expression soothing. He smiled softly as he began to kiss their shoulder down to the crook of their neck, moving slowly as to not disturb them. “I wonder what you dream of. I would dream only of you.” He chuckled quietly and kissed their cheek.
Morning was approaching soon and Ariston did not want Lux to see him in his sleep deprived state. He looked like he hadn’t slept in years. His eyes were irritated and bloodshot with prominent dark circles even his complexion looked sickly from the lack of sleep. He had a potion in his bag at the foot of the bed. He carefully unfurled himself from Lux and reached for his satchel.
His brow furrowed and he huffed in frustration as he rummaged through the contents. He became a little more frantic when he couldn’t find the potion. ‘Nononono...this can’t be happening!’ Ariston jumped out of bed and searched around, hoping his potion had fallen out of the bag. “Okay, if I can’t find it...I’ll just go make a new one...maybe Lux won’t notice I’m gone.” His heart sunk when he saw them feel around for him on the bed. He frowned as he dressed himself. He leaned over and kissed Lux, praying they would stay asleep. “I will be back before you know it, my love.”