Older bachelor napping headcanons
Harvey: He’ll never admit it, but Harvey is always tired. If you tell him to go lie down and have a rest, he’ll decline - always too much to do. But if you tell him you’re exhausted and want him to nap with you? That’s a different story altogether. He’ll happily strip down to his boxers and a well-worn undershirt, find a spot next to you in the bed, wrap his arms around you and pull you to his chest. You’ll rest your head against his heart, listening as it slows to a steady, soothing thump. His legs will intertwine with yours, the curve of your foot fitting neatly against the back of his calf, and he’ll wrap his arms around you so he can bury his hand in your hair. It’s warm, close, so comfortable that neither of you have any choice but to fall asleep for far longer than you’d intended.
Shane: This man naps. He is an expert napper. Next level. Anytime, anywhere. Thing is, he doesn’t like to nap alone, so expect to get pulled into bed or down onto the couch at a moment’s notice. Got something to do in the field? It can wait for an hour. Shane’s arms are heavy as they drape over your waist, spooning you in close. His hand will move, squeezing at a soft place or two before settling just underneath the hem of your shirt. Your head on his bicep, his belly against your back, and your whole body will move with the minute, steady cadence of his breathing. You’d think Shane’s be a heavy sleeper, but the slightest movement will have him grunting in disapproval and clutching you in tighter. Might as well drift off, since you’re stuck there anyway. Not that you have any problem with that.
Elliott: Naps with Elliott are rare. It’s not that he doesn’t need them - he’s up half the night most of the time, and always seems a little exhausted. It’s just that he has trouble winding down. Even when you lie down together, some part of him is always moving. He’ll lay on his back, tuck you into his shoulder, run his fingertips up and down your arm, murmur about his newest idea. If you respond, he’ll keep talking, and your nap will turn into a conversation. You’ll need to act more sleepy than you really are. If you’re quiet and still, he’ll eventually relax. You’ll hear his breaths start to deepen. Not quite a snore, but steady and unrestrained, like his body has been waiting for the opportunity to finally breathe deep. His chest will move up and down, and his hand will go lax on your skin. You should rest too, but it’s hard when there’s such a precious opportunity to see him so unguarded. He’ll sleep for hours if you’ll let him. Stay with him: it’s worth it for the smile he’ll give you when he wakes up and finds that you’re still at his side.
