[Puts head on the other’s shoulder]
It was much later than he realized. It was funny, Casey could’ve talked to her for hours if it wasn’t so late. She was clearly tired, eyes fighting to stay open. It was sweet, really. They went back and forth a lot, teasing one another, but when it came to it– She was here to listen. Even at two in the morning. Even with work tomorrow. She was there when no one else was. Wrapping his arms around her, he picked Aubrey up, holding her close to his chest as he walked. “Don’t panic, just rest.” He whispered. They weren’t usually this close but he couldn’t help but feel responsible for waking her up in the first place. Gently putting her down in his bed, he pulled the blanket up over her. “Sleep well, kid.” And while he was going to sleep on the couch tonight, he couldn’t help the small smile on his lips. Maybe it wasn’t real, but life was still better with her in it.
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