husband!sukuna wakes up in the middle of the night cause he feels your side of the bed empty. (◞‸◟)
the night was still, thick with that kind of silence that makes every small sound feel too loud. the door slid open with a soft hiss and the chill crept into the room. sukuna stirred. at first, he didn’t open his eyes — just reached out lazily across the bed, fingers brushing against nothing but cool silk.
his eyes cracked open.
empty space.
he sat up, a faint scowl pulling at his mouth. “tch,” he muttered under his breath, his voice rough from sleep. the moonlight cut pale lines across his bare chest as he stood up, pulling on the first robe he could find.
you weren’t supposed to wander at night — not without a word and certainly not without him.
the estate was quiet, servants long asleep, the night air heavy with the scent of rain that hadn’t fallen yet. his bare feet made almost no sound on the wooden floors as he stepped out into the garden, guided by a faint glow at the far edge — soft, silvery and almost magical.
and there you were.
kneeling among the tall grass, your white robes pooled around you, brushing against the damp earth. the moonflowers had opened, their petals glowing faintly, breathing light into the dark. your hands hovered just above the petals, like you were afraid to disturb their delicate glow. you looked like you belonged there — small, quiet and completely absorbed by them.
sukuna stopped a few steps away, all four of his arms folding over his chest. for a moment, he just watched you. his irritation melted into something heavier.
how beautiful you were, he thought.
“you’ll ruin your robes out here, woman,” he said finally, voice low and refined but still rough around the edges.
you startled, looking over your shoulder. “you scared me,” you whispered, a little breathless.
“you scared me first,” he said, stepping closer. “i woke to find your side cold.”
“i didn’t mean to wake you up,” you admitted softly, your fingers brushing over a glowing moonflower. “i apologize.”
“it doesn’t matter,” he said immediately, crouching down beside you, his gaze soft, catching the light smile on your face. “i cannot sleep without you by my side regardless.”
you blinked, slightly embarrassed and tucked a stray strand of hair behind your ear. “i just… wanted to see them,” you murmured. “they only bloom once a month. i couldn’t stay away.”
he reached out, brushing a finger along your cheek, tilting your face gently to look at him. “you are reckless, you know that?” he said, his gaze sharp and unyielding. “it is endearing, in a maddening sort of way.”
“maddening?” you asked, then let out a low laugh, almost lost in the night air.
“yes,” he said, leaning closer. “your stubborn little heart, wandering where you ought not… it is maddening.”
he pressed his lips to yours then, tasting the quiet of the night and the faint scent of moonflowers on your skin. your hands rose instinctively, resting on his chest, feeling the warmth beneath the silk of his robe. the world narrowed to just the two of you, the flowers glowing faintly around you like witnesses to something fragile and sacred.
he pulled back just a little, resting his forehead against yours, his voice held a tender edge. “come. before you catch a cold.”
you looked at him, heart racing. before you could protest, he scooped you up in his arms — two under your knees, the others supporting your back and shoulders — “i would not have you shivering through the night,” he said, carrying you effortlessly through the grass, your robes brushing against dew-soaked stems.
“i’m warm,” you whispered, but your voice was filled with laughter and awe. “i’m fine.”
“stop talking nonsense, woman,” he said, shaking his head, a rare smile tugging at his lips. “i will not leave you to chance. you are my queen.”
as he walked back toward the sleeping palace, you rested your head against his shoulder, letting yourself relax completely in his arms. the faint glow of moonflowers faded behind you, but the warmth of the moment lingered, a secret between the two of you.
“next time,” he murmured, voice low near your ear, “wake me.”
you smiled, pressing a soft kiss to his jaw. “you will come?” you echoed.
“i shall come, yes.”













