30 Kisses Fic...more of a drabble really

[dethorats]

30 Kisses Theme: 24 - Good Night
Pairing: Shanks and Ben
Word Count: 257
Time: Ten Minutes
Rating: G



"Oi."

A nudge with one foot, prodding into a muscled calf.

"Oi."

Voice rises to a stage whisper.

"Ben. Ben, you 'wake?"

A muffled noise, a cross between a snore and a groan. The well-worn quilt pulls across one body, wrapping more tightly around the other.

"Hey!"

No longer whispering. Hand snaking up from under the covers, pulling back the withdrawn warmth. Squirming back underneath to follow the roll of a body, curling up around another. Finger reaching out to poke indelicately into the spot between fourth and fifth ribs.

"Ben!"

"Nrglha..."

Mumbled answer that trails off into a sigh. Rustling as one body uncurls again, props up on an elbow to lean over. Gaze softening at the sight of slack jaw and a tiny frown furrowing the space between two brows.

"Oi."

Voice softer too. Foot stroking over warm skin this time rather than pushing into. Small smile as brown eyes blink glassily open.

"Mmmm...?"

Barest movement of eyelashes against one scarred cheek. Lips parted just enough for warm breath to mingle ghostlike with the alcohol-tinged air from the other body.

"Didn't get my goodnight kiss."

Another sigh and the barest hint of a smile. Too much effort to wake up for more.

"Ben."

Leaning in, brushing feather light over the salt-chapped, wind-kissed mouth. Slightest dip into hot wetness, a promise for the morning.

"G'nigh..."

So quiet. Already back in the embrace of slumber. Shifting over to throw one long arm over a a freckled back, cool in its exposure to the night air.

"Good night."