[His mouth twitches in a smile, and he resists the urge to point out she's being a little dramatic. Plenty of dramatic things have happened on the ship since they've been here, after all.]
Amnesia would be a pain. You'd have to learn how I like my coffee all over again.
[He kisses her again, and runs a hand down her arm reassuringly.]
Being a pillow isn't fun. Being your pillow is great.
[He settles down beside her rather than stay sitting up. For her, while she's hurt, he doesn't mind playing the role even if he's not tired. He can stare at the ceiling and listen to her breathe and be sure that she's all right.]
[ But Elena isn't about to move. She drapes her arm over his torso and gets her head rested against his shoulder. A soft, sighing exhale fans over his collarbone, her body relaxing with it. ]
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Amnesia would be a pain. You'd have to learn how I like my coffee all over again.
[He kisses her again, and runs a hand down her arm reassuringly.]
I'll stay.
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It would be the worst time of my life.
[ A smile appears before she kisses his jaw, shifting to get back to laying down. Elena will gladly use him as a pillow. ]
Are you sure? Being a pillow isn't exactly fun.
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[He settles down beside her rather than stay sitting up. For her, while she's hurt, he doesn't mind playing the role even if he's not tired. He can stare at the ceiling and listen to her breathe and be sure that she's all right.]
Just relax. And poke me if you need anything.
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[ But Elena isn't about to move. She drapes her arm over his torso and gets her head rested against his shoulder. A soft, sighing exhale fans over his collarbone, her body relaxing with it. ]
How can I poke you if I pass out?
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[He gives her a gentle poke on the shoulder. It's done with love.]
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[ A quiet grumble, eyes remaining shut. Keeping them closed helps lessen the ache in the one side of her head. ]
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[He drops a kiss on her head and wills his shoulder to be softer.]
Just sleep.
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[ And then she adds on a softer tone: ] I'm sorry. Love you.
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[He'll be her pillow for the rest of his life.]