Pirates! (One-on-One)

He got into the bed slowly, turning down the light with nimble fingertips. He looked up at the ceiling, his posture tense despite the setting.

 

He was quiet for a moment before he sighed, closing his eyes.

“You too.”

 

He also fell asleep, turning his back to her.

 

(yoop!)

 

He had turned in his sleep to face her and his hands were resting on her waist, his forehead against hers.

 

Aubrey’s wails cut through the room a moment later and Jack shot up, his sleep interrupted.

 

He looked over at her, surprise crossing his face.

“You’re still here.”

 

He was quiet for a moment before he slipped out of bed.

“I can get her. Don’t worry.”

 

He left the room and she would hear him cooing to Aubrey, his voice gentler than she had heard in a long time.

 

He returned a few moments later with Aubrey in his arms and got back into bed, leaning back against the headboard.