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Part 1 - Asking to sleep next to the guys after a particularly bad nightmare
Intro
- You’d seen some terrible things while in Kyoto, but this week had been particularly horrifying
- You awoke from an awful nightmare in a state of total panic
- Too terrified to stay in the darkness of your room, you rushed to the common room, curled into the corner and cried
- You’re still beyond distressed when he finds you - the one person you’ve grown especially close to, the one person you trust and value above all others
- Still in tears, you stumble though your words
- It’s a sign of how scared you are that you don’t feel at all embarrassed to ask him, wide-eyed, if you can sleep next to him tonight.
His reaction is…
Hijikata:
- What the fuck
- No
- He’s had enough headaches for one day
- But you’re still trembling as he turns to leave
- Well? Are you coming or not?
Okita:
- Hmm? Did someone other than him make you cry?
- Just out of curiosity, who was it?
so he can end them - A nightmare? That’s rough
- You see that cat-like grin when you make your request, but it’s gone once he realizes how distressed you truly are
- Yeah, no problem. But you’d better not steal the blankets
Saito:
- He stares at you, processing your request
- The silence stretches on long enough to become uncomfortable
- You’re about to tell him never mind when he just says “yes”, turns around, and walks out of the room
- You’re pretty sure you’re supposed to follow him, so you do
Heisuke:
- Uh, sure? If you want?
- His room is a bit of a mess though. Don’t judge, ok?
Harada:
- Of course, whatever you need
- He puts a hand on your head, warm and comforting, and draws you into a hug
- Can you walk? If not, he’ll carry you
Nagakura:
- Puts a hand on your head and messes up your hair
- That bad of a nightmare, huh? Sure, you can sleep beside him
Souma:
- Yes, of course
- His face is the picture of seriousness
- But his voice breaks
Yamazaki:
- He shifts a little at your request
- Will that really help? Are you sure you wouldn’t want some medicine to help you sleep instead? It would probably be more effective
- But alright, if that’s what you’d prefer
Sanan:
- Completely unfazed by your request
- If that will help you, he sees no problem with it
Ignore the intro for these two…
Iba:
- Before you can even get your words out, he’s the one who suggests it
- Do you need a snack or some tea to help calm you down before you sleep?
- Are you warm enough? Do you need to stop by your room first to get anything?
- He gives you his arm to lean on as you walk to his room
Kazama:
- His mocking smile makes you instantly regret asking
- Your face is fire as he informs you he always knew you would beg to share his futon someday
- Surprisingly gentle as he puts an arm around you and leads you to his room
Part 2 - How they would react waking up beside you the next morning with a boner
Intro
- You wake up, snuggled safe and warm in his arms, your nightmares only distant memories
- Still half asleep, you curl yourself in closer against him and freeze
- There’s something poking against you, and you’re pretty sure you know what it is…
His reaction is…
Hijikata:
- What? Don’t make a big deal out of it.
- Isn’t it time you went back to your room anyway?
Okita:
- He’s a little embarrassed, so he makes it his mission to make you embarrassed
- What? You think you felt something? Why were you pressing yourself up against him like that anyway?
- Is this why you wanted to sleep next to him after all? Was the nightmare just a front?
- He wouldn’t have taken you for that kind of girl. Should he feel unsafe?
- He won’t stop until you leave back to your own room, completely red-faced
- Stays in bed afterwards, sulking
Saito:
- Immediately puts as much space between the two of you as possible
- His face is so red, how does his body have enough blood for two places at once?
- He can’t get up to leave, because you’ll definitely notice it, so he just stays frozen and hopes you somehow didn’t feel it after all
- He’s still silently dying internally even as you roll over and drift back to sleep
- Can’t look you in the eyes for days after without blushing up to his ears
Heisuke:
- Holy shit, there’s a girl in his bed!
- What, this? I-It happens sometimes. Doesn’t mean he’s thinking anything weird.
- Nervous laughter
- But… uh… would it be so wrong if he was?
- (One of the few cases where you might actually get some)
Harada:
- Gives you some space but is otherwise unconcerned by his reaction
- He’ll hold you some more if you don’t mind feeling him against you
- Open to providing further forms of comfort if you throw him the right signals
Nagakura:
- Yeaaahhh, sorry…
- He can’t help it, ok?
- …
- Unless maybe you’re into it? Just checking!
Souma:
- It’s a crisis of infinite proportions
- His life is over
- You put your trust in him and he was found wanting
- Nothing you say can convince him otherwise
- He will spend the entire day atoning for the perceived affront
Yamazaki:
- It’s a perfectly normal physical reaction
- It doesn’t mean anything
- His words would be more convincing if he weren’t blushing red, unable to meet your eyes
Sanan:
- Perfectly calm and composed
- Makes sure you’re feeling better and unceremoniously sends you back to your room
Iba:
- Good morning, how are you feeling today? You should still take it easy. Feel free to stay in bed as long as you like. Can he get you anything?
- By the time he’s done raining polite care and comfort onto you, you’re certain you just imagined the earlier incident
Kazama:
- There’s that thin smile you love/hate
- So? What did you expect when you asked to share his futon?
- He invites you to either ignore it and leave, or get to work perpetuating the demon race