[ He has a solution. One that works for his tsun, works for Eichi's need to snuggle, and works for Midorima's desire to read.
As such, he gets his hand under Eichi's pits and picks him up like a wayward cat. He himself lays down on the bed on his side, then lets go of Eichi so he can turn his back to him. ]
[With his back to Eichi, he can't see the way he sort of pouts. But it doesn't matter anyway, he's aware... And he's too tired to argue about it. Defeated, he moves in to hook his arms around Midorima, pressing his face into his back and breathing in deep enough to sigh.
Fine, like this is fine!!]
You can just wake me up if I seem to be sleeping for too long.
[ Midorima does what he wants. This is what it's like to be swept up into his pace.
Admittedly, it's a much nicer pace than most people get though. He's letting Eichi keep his arms around him? Midorima needs his to hold his book or else he'd consider the other way. ]
I'll wake you up when I'm hungry.
[ Which is probably going to be around 11, the earliest possible lunch time. ]
[Eichi says it clearly enough, even if Midorima's back sort of muffles it. Hmm. He likes Midorima and all of his quirks. He understands the controlling way he is and the need for distance. But it still feels like just a halfway point of what he wants, being the only one holding on like this.
Because he's dealing with Iris traits right now, he might be more agreeable with it than he'd normally be. He might have spite slept on his own, otherwise, not that it would bother Midorima at all if he did...
But he at least can feel the warmth of someone else nearby. Someone who hasn't gone home and left him here alone. Who's planning on staying through lunch, and who knows how much longer. His eyes close, and he drifts off again before too long, breathing softly, and his rabbit ears flicking occasionally from over his head. Warm... Midorima is warm, and subconsciously, he wants even more affection, even in his sleep. So he can't help but snuggle a little closer in his sleep, including trying to slip one of his legs in a relaxed position between Midorima's, just for the contact of it.
He's asleep, so there aren't any ulterior motives. He just wants contact.]
[ Midorima stops reading and glances over his shoulder when he feels Eichi trying to pry between his legs after a genuinely embarrassing moment of fluster. He just had sex with this person not too long ago, he shouldn't still be feeling tense about physical contact, and yet when Eichi's trying to meld to him like a baby koala he can't help but get embarrassed by how affectionate he is even in his sleep. But he does seem to be asleep, so Midorima lets him for a little while, though finds that he has some trouble concentrating on his reading.
After a few moments of this he gives up on the book, then shifts to get out from Eichi's grip. He'll try not to wake him up, but he just wants to push him over so he can get on his back so he's more comfortable. If he wakes Eichi up he'll make some kind of excuse, but if he manages to do it without waking him up, once he's on his back, he'll pull Eichi back over to his side. ]
[For a moment, it almost seems like Eichi has woken up. He stirs a little, sucks in a breath, but then the noise he makes is a muffled sort of noise of protest that has no backing at all, and his breathing resumes the same, even if his eyebrows scrunch up a little.
It's exhaustion that keeps him from waking up even when Midorima pulls him closer. He's been doing too much, scheduling too much, and now even in the middle of Iris, he has to catch up. He has healing, he has pain tolerance, he has Chroma, but still his health gives him trouble.
Once he's closer again, the warmth of Midorima's body makes him nuzzle closer, too asleep to fully wrap his arm over him, but needy enough to curl his fingers against Midorima's arm. Like this, he can sleep peacefully for a little while longer... but as he falls into dreams again, his rabbit ears lower slowly, his fingers curl more, and his face scrunches up a bit. A bad dream?
Well, it means that Eichi will wake up shortly, at least.]
[ Midorima doesn't know what Eichi gets up to on a regular basis. But he knows he was tired. That's why Eichi called him early. So even if Midorima is in part staying because he doesn't want to leave after being intimate with him, it serves the purpose of making sure the busy body at his side does genuinely rest.
He notices the way Eichi send to tense even in his sleep and decides to do something he's been wanting to for some time. The blonde is asleep so he hopefully won't notice. Midorima sets his book down and reaches for his ears with one hand and gently strokes his rabbit ears, trying to soothe him as much as he is trying to investigate his ears. They're cute. ]
[The good news is that the nightmare is completely interrupted by the stroking. One of Eichi's ears twitches under the touch, but then they still. They're incredibly soft, and... incredibly sensitive.
So Eichi's breathing changes a little, a quick and quiet inhale, and then after some moments, a noise like a whimper or a whine. But that's enough to wake him up, and he stirs, shifting a little closer, fingers curling over Midorima's shirt as he blinks blearily awake.
He's staring right at Midorima's face from the side, now, so did he manage to withdraw his hand in time...!]
[ Midorima's too relaxed for good enough reflexes to go completely unnoticed. So instead, he does the next best thing. He stops touching his ear and picks up his book again. ]
Your ear kept twitching against me, it had to be stopped.
[ The excuse is laid before the accusations can begin. :| ]
Is that it? It felt as though you were rubbing it...
[He lifts his hand to his ear himself, one eye closed as he touches at it. Hmm. It was twitching? He's skeptical, a little, but at the same time... He can't imagine Midorima touching him for any other reason.]
It was likely due to the dream I was having. I apologize. [It was distressing! He remembers that much... Blinking a few times, he pushes himself up onto an elbow, peering at the book Midorima is reading. His hair is a little fluffy from how disheveled it is, and he still looks sleepy, but... He can't sleep all day. And he's getting hungry.]
How late is it? I hope you were able to entertain yourself.
You're spoiled, aren't you, Midorima-kun? If I don't eat, I could become faint and pass out, but even I'll risk that much to see if I can't push you a little past that.
[ He doesn't answer that. If Eichi doesn't see it for the good deed it is that he owes him for then there's no point in further lingering on it?? Eichi is so rude. (It's.. definitely Eichi not Midorima...)
He gives him a rather grumpy look, then shares: ]
Cordis moon makes me hungrier than normal, yes, but that energy need can be satisfied with something other than food that we don't need to move for.
[ He's saying he could just bang Eichi again and be ok. Yes, he's that spoiled. He doesn't even argue against the accusation. ]
But either the kindness of your heart will have you moving before me to the phone, or you'll give in and show me some more love, right? It seems like a win-win situation, you know? Even if I end up exhausted.
[He's really pushing this. Honestly, he's not as cold as he makes himself out to be, so he'll definitely give in after a point, but... He also wants to see how this goes.
Mostly because he wants to feel loved in some way, so maybe it's a mistake to push buttons like this.]
[ Midorima's heart is kind, but his face and attitude is not. Which is why he moves to push Eichi over to the other side of the bed so he's right next to the phone. ]
I'll move you and the problem is solved.
[ He's not pushing hard or being rough or anything so there's a good chance Eichi can fight him on this if he isn't caught completely off guard. ]
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As such, he gets his hand under Eichi's pits and picks him up like a wayward cat. He himself lays down on the bed on his side, then lets go of Eichi so he can turn his back to him. ]
I can hold my book like this.
[ Eichi can be the big spoon. (Big?) ]
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Fine, like this is fine!!]
You can just wake me up if I seem to be sleeping for too long.
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Admittedly, it's a much nicer pace than most people get though. He's letting Eichi keep his arms around him? Midorima needs his to hold his book or else he'd consider the other way. ]
I'll wake you up when I'm hungry.
[ Which is probably going to be around 11, the earliest possible lunch time. ]
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[Eichi says it clearly enough, even if Midorima's back sort of muffles it. Hmm. He likes Midorima and all of his quirks. He understands the controlling way he is and the need for distance. But it still feels like just a halfway point of what he wants, being the only one holding on like this.
Because he's dealing with Iris traits right now, he might be more agreeable with it than he'd normally be. He might have spite slept on his own, otherwise, not that it would bother Midorima at all if he did...
But he at least can feel the warmth of someone else nearby. Someone who hasn't gone home and left him here alone. Who's planning on staying through lunch, and who knows how much longer. His eyes close, and he drifts off again before too long, breathing softly, and his rabbit ears flicking occasionally from over his head. Warm... Midorima is warm, and subconsciously, he wants even more affection, even in his sleep. So he can't help but snuggle a little closer in his sleep, including trying to slip one of his legs in a relaxed position between Midorima's, just for the contact of it.
He's asleep, so there aren't any ulterior motives. He just wants contact.]
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After a few moments of this he gives up on the book, then shifts to get out from Eichi's grip. He'll try not to wake him up, but he just wants to push him over so he can get on his back so he's more comfortable. If he wakes Eichi up he'll make some kind of excuse, but if he manages to do it without waking him up, once he's on his back, he'll pull Eichi back over to his side. ]
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It's exhaustion that keeps him from waking up even when Midorima pulls him closer. He's been doing too much, scheduling too much, and now even in the middle of Iris, he has to catch up. He has healing, he has pain tolerance, he has Chroma, but still his health gives him trouble.
Once he's closer again, the warmth of Midorima's body makes him nuzzle closer, too asleep to fully wrap his arm over him, but needy enough to curl his fingers against Midorima's arm. Like this, he can sleep peacefully for a little while longer... but as he falls into dreams again, his rabbit ears lower slowly, his fingers curl more, and his face scrunches up a bit. A bad dream?
Well, it means that Eichi will wake up shortly, at least.]
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He notices the way Eichi send to tense even in his sleep and decides to do something he's been wanting to for some time. The blonde is asleep so he hopefully won't notice. Midorima sets his book down and reaches for his ears with one hand and gently strokes his rabbit ears, trying to soothe him as much as he is trying to investigate his ears. They're cute. ]
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So Eichi's breathing changes a little, a quick and quiet inhale, and then after some moments, a noise like a whimper or a whine. But that's enough to wake him up, and he stirs, shifting a little closer, fingers curling over Midorima's shirt as he blinks blearily awake.
He's staring right at Midorima's face from the side, now, so did he manage to withdraw his hand in time...!]
Ah...?
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Your ear kept twitching against me, it had to be stopped.
[ The excuse is laid before the accusations can begin. :| ]
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[He lifts his hand to his ear himself, one eye closed as he touches at it. Hmm. It was twitching? He's skeptical, a little, but at the same time... He can't imagine Midorima touching him for any other reason.]
It was likely due to the dream I was having. I apologize. [It was distressing! He remembers that much... Blinking a few times, he pushes himself up onto an elbow, peering at the book Midorima is reading. His hair is a little fluffy from how disheveled it is, and he still looks sleepy, but... He can't sleep all day. And he's getting hungry.]
How late is it? I hope you were able to entertain yourself.
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[ ...An accurate one. Hush. ]
Late enough for lunch time.
[ If Eichi is hungry, Midorima certainly is. Cordis moon is a bitch.
He also kind of wants to keep rubbing Eichi, but he'll leave that at an odd, lingering stare at his ears. ]
Order food.
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Ehh... You're the one who had an idea for food, didn't you? I don't mind paying, but you should order it.
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[ Midorima doesn't quite know how it got over there but it's on Eichi's side?? And he could just walk around but he also.
Is quite comfortable and quite spoiled right now. ]
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Can't you just reach over me?
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[ He's going to have an Iris Problem. This is clearly reason enough for Midorima to do it. For Eichi's sake, obviously. ]
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[ He says it with a playful laugh, squeezing his arm. ]
Thatβs all I can smell already, you know? I can control myself.
[ With difficulty. Midorima could definitely be irresistible with them both in these states, but heβs not going to admit to that. ]
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That may be so, but I don't want to get up.
[ And that is reason enough for him.. not to.. ]
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No one's ever had that response before!!! ]
I let you sleep against me.
[ He obviously even changed positions so they would both be comfortable!! ]
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[Well, at least he stops pinching.]
You're spoiled, aren't you, Midorima-kun? If I don't eat, I could become faint and pass out, but even I'll risk that much to see if I can't push you a little past that.
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He gives him a rather grumpy look, then shares: ]
Cordis moon makes me hungrier than normal, yes, but that energy need can be satisfied with something other than food that we don't need to move for.
[ He's saying he could just bang Eichi again and be ok. Yes, he's that spoiled. He doesn't even argue against the accusation. ]
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[Midorima. Please rethink this.]
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I'm saying that I have a source of energy, you'll only get more exhausted, so you should be the one to move.
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[He's really pushing this. Honestly, he's not as cold as he makes himself out to be, so he'll definitely give in after a point, but... He also wants to see how this goes.
Mostly because he wants to feel loved in some way, so maybe it's a mistake to push buttons like this.]
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[ Midorima's heart is kind, but his face and attitude is not. Which is why he moves to push Eichi over to the other side of the bed so he's right next to the phone. ]
I'll move you and the problem is solved.
[ He's not pushing hard or being rough or anything so there's a good chance Eichi can fight him on this if he isn't caught completely off guard. ]
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