How do you think Levi sleeps next to you? Stiff as a board? Curled up against your side because youโre so warm and he subconsciously moves towards the heat? Does he allow you to cuddle him? Does he wake from nightmares often? If he canโt sleep will he lay awake stroking your side to remind himself that youโre still with him. What about things like sleep talking or sleep walking? Imagine waking up to find Levi trying to brew tea in his sleep. Standing guard by the kettle in his striped pajama bottoms and loose cotton shirt. I wonder if he hums little lullabies to help himself get to sleep. Thoughts?
โฐ SLEEP A WHILE, SWEETHEART. .เณเฟ๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐ข ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐ฑ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ซ
this is so so sweet i love this ask!!
levi is a very light sleeper, so even the slightest movement from you would strike him awake at any time. however, it wasn't easy to convince him to sleep in the same bed as you even when the two of you began dating. he was very much adamant that he needed to stay up to finish several documents for erwin, but you maintained your persistence โ and just like that, he gave in too quickly.
you noticed how dark his undereyes have gotten and you would gently scolded him for not listening to you sooner about sleeping early. he merely grumbled into your shoulder as you tugged him along and into the shared room in which you mostly slept in โ he always ended up falling asleep in his chair until a few hours had passed, you figured his posture must be horrid at this point.
so, you assisted in removing his jacket and loosening a few buttons on his dress shirt. he slipped off his cravat, setting it on his nightstand and slipped under the silky duvet to join you. he laid inches away from you, not making any effort to move closer as he didn't want to seem abrupt.
but, it was when you took his hand into your own that made him avert his eyes onto your tired features and he could feel the tension leave his body โ you were just so pretty. his face softened just for you and he couldnt help but ask, "what is it?"
you lightly groaned, half awake and half asleep, muttering the last few sentences that you could manage, "you're too farrr.. come closer, it's freezing you know?"
he chuckled, hesitant and somewhat clumsy at first, "are you sure?"
"of course, my love," you confirmed, rubbing your eyes and inching yourself closer and closer to the warmth of his body.
levi tensed the moment you made full contact with his chest, not even registering the fact that this was really happening. the person he's wanted for all these years was sleeping soundly right by his side because you felt safe enough to do so. he couldn't fathom it, it almost didn't feel real.
though, when he finally moved his arms away from his sides and gently wrapped them around your limp form, it confirmed that this was real and that perhaps he could actually get a good night's rest because of you.
he looked down and upon hearing the quiet breaths that went in and out of your nose, he's never felt more at ease than he is now. he felt the corners of his lips perk up into a small smile that was only ever reserved for you, but since your eyes were closed to notice, he kept it to himself.
from then on, he cherished the nights more than he used to. he'd always been terrified of waking up from another nightmare, but with you by his side, everything seemed a little more okay. he didn't have them as frequently and instead, were replaced by dreams of where you existed in them. your warm smile that had him sinking into the ends of the earth or your tender embraces that had him cling onto the stars.
he got more than just 3 hours of sleep, eventually getting to the point where he could sleep peacefully through the night. he was truly indebted for all that you do, even if you don't realize it.
if there are some nights when he can't fall asleep for any reason, he'll just stay awake, making sure you're at least getting the rest you deserve. it's very grounding for him and it does give him the reminder that you're not going anywhere, you're still alive and well.
he'll word vomit sometimes too โ conscious or not. what i mean, is that i can see him sleep talking, but only when he's having a nightmare. when he's awake and can't sleep, he'll just mutter sweet nothings into your ear about how much he loves you, it's very gentle.
"i love you. more than anything in the world, my love."
"my sweet girl. look so pretty like this.."
"for as long as i live, i'm gonna make sure nothing happens to you. i swear it."
and the concept you brought up that if he sings lullabies to help him sleep??! ugh that is just perfect, he most certainly does.
it's mainly songs that his mother used to sing back when he couldn't sleep as a child and it always seemed to work wonders for him every time. it must've been the smooth and calming tone of his mother's voice that put him to rest so easily or maybe it was the comfort it brought him to know that it wasn't all bad โ that there was good in the world for him, big or small.
he'd do the same for you, if ever you can't sleep, he'll hum a little tune while you're curled up in his arms โ it's a messy collection of different pitches, but nonetheless, the low rumble in his chest and soft ministrations of his hands rubbing your back is enough for you to close your eyes.
as soon as he knows your asleep, he'll kiss your forehead followed by an audible whisper that you're able to make out with the remaining bit of consciousness you had left,
"goodnight sweetheart. see you in the morning."
