Author’s note: A quick fluffy lunch-time drabble. Also, I can’t seem to stop yawning today.
It’s the dead of night, the airport hall echoing with the sound of sleepy footsteps as the queue slowly moves. Inch by inch, step by dragging step.
Being awake for some 26 hours now it’s fair to so you are exhausted, the airport offering some quiet background noise in your hazed mind as you make your way to the connecting flight, both you and Henry more than eager to get back home. HOME!
Looking over your shoulder you see Henry’s head bob, his body leaning heavily on his suitcase.
‘Hen..’ You whisper with a sense of urgency as he holds up the rest of the line.
He blinks open his eyes and mutters a barely discernible; ‘I’m awake!’
You chuckle. ‘No you’re not.’
He grumbles and yawns, a hand rubbing over his face as he uses the other to pick up his suitcase and move another meter forward, stepping back beside you. With half an eye he looks at you, seeing you roll your eyes at him.
‘I’m awake!’ He pouts.
‘Hardly.’ You laugh, your laughter not as clear and vibrant as usual, your body equally sluggish as the line moves another step or two.
‘Think this funny?’ He grumbles, the amusement clear on the corners of his curled up lips.
‘Haarddlyyy.’ You giggle. ‘IEEKss ..no ..Henry!’ You swat away his hand as he tries to go in for a little tickle assault, the people ahead of you looking all begrudged and annoyed over their shoulders.
‘Don’t.’ You warn, biting your lip, the sleepiness suddenly gone as you are so very aware of how quiet the airport is at this late hour of night. FAR too quiet to have a tickle-off with your not-so-quick-to-back-down boyfriend.
‘Or what..?’ He teases, an amused smile dimpling his cheeks.
‘Or…’ You pout, eyes scanning the airport in hope an idea would spring up in your hazed mind. White tiles, squeaking sneakers, the rumble of rubber suitcase wheels, the line slowly moving another few inches forward. ‘..orrrr……..hmm..’ You squint your eyes as you look back at Henry, another yawn cracking open his face. You sniffle as an idea pops up in your head. ‘Or I’m going to keep you up the ENTIRE flight!’ You whisper cheekily.
‘Mmm..’ He yawns again. ‘Sorry..what was it you said?’
You gasp and poke his arm. ‘You!’ - ‘PFf haha-Aherm-yes.’ He swallows back a loud chuckle, his eyes glinting with mirth. ‘Honestly though..’ He reaches out an arm, wishing you to step into his embrace - did that mean he wasn’t going to tickle you?
You give him a studious glare, then give in just a touch too quickly, the eagerness to lean into him greater than your suspicions for any ulterior motives on his end.
‘I do think I am dreaming. Look at the cute woman in my arms.’ He smiles down at you, earning a flat look from you. ‘Sorry..didn’t quite get that. Could you rep-’
‘Babe!’ He gasped, making you giggle loudly, the people in front of you giving you another exasperated look. ‘Sorry.’ You mutter and look back up at Henry from the warmth of his embrace, his eyes widening - couldn’t you have a little fun while waiting?!
‘Ah you know what. It’s nothing.’ He says airily, his shoulders shrugging as you both step another few inches forward, following the slow moving line ahead of you.
‘Mmm..’ You hum, a quiet silence following for another few meters of slow foot shuffling and stifled back yawns on Henry’s part, your arms wrapped around each others lower backs.
Looking up at him yawn yet again, you can’t help but let your hand drift a touch more to the side, claw-like fingertips raking over the sensitive flesh beneath his sweater. His ribs jitter as he jolts up and lets out a little squeak, eyes shooting back at you.
‘What?’ You blink innocently.
‘Babe!’ He gasps.
‘What? Are you gonn’ do something about it, hmm?’ You say sweetly.
He gives you the stink eye and slowly shakes his head. ‘Incorrigible.’
‘Oh you know..learned from the best.’ You wink, making you both snicker and sigh, a silent truce agreed upon as you lean into each others embrace again, not wishing to further annoy your fellow travellers, the airport hall once more quiet except for the silent shuffling of feet.
Just four more hours and you’d be back home, with Henry. Though your real home was never truly far away, with Henry right here in your arms. Home. You sigh and look up at Henry once more, his face cracking with another yawn.
Haha..oh yes..he IS home, disheveled hair, soft sweaters and big yawns and all.
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