Sleep tight, my dear
The Ball went incredibly well, even better than Aziraphale expected; Nina and Maggie confessed their feelings for each other, everyone had a wonderful time, and – undoubtedly the best part of the whole evening – he had the chance to dance with Crowley.
Aziraphale smiled to himself as he moved his hands in the air to convince the chandelier to return to its place on the ceiling. He looked at the demon, who was patiently helping him tidy up the bookshop, and felt his cheeks heat up a little.
It had been amazing ; they had twirled in the middle of the room among the other guests, holding each other's hands... and God, how gentle Crowley's touch had been, so tenderly insecure and incredibly sweet at the same time. And Aziraphale loved every moment of it.
The angel smiled more at the memory, feeling his heart swell with joy and love.
Crowley snapped his fingers and the wooden bookcases spun around slowly, returning to their original position. He looked around and gave Aziraphale a satisfied look.
“There you go... all done.”
The angel smiled to him.
“Yes... thank you for your help, my dear.”
“It's okay, don’t mention it...” Said the demon, dropping onto the sofa and sprawling as he usually did.
Aziraphale looked at him and cleared his throat lightly.
“Would you like some tea?”
Crowley dropped his sunglasses on the coffee table and nodded.
“Sure, why not...”
The angel walked to the back of the bookshop and started making some tea.
“You know...” he began, loud enough for Crowley to hear him. “I am very proud of how the evening went... I think we did a great job.”
“Well...” the voice of the demon came from the other room. “I didn’t really do anything, it's all thanks to you, angel...”
“Oh, don't be so modest! You are the one who managed to convince Nina to come tonight.”
“Uhm, yes... I guess I did that bit.” said Crowley, his voice fading a little.
“In fact...” continued the angel. “It was such a successful evening that I am thinking of hosting these meetings regularly!”
“Mmh... sounds like a huge commitment...” commented Crowley, his voice getting strangely fainter by the second.
“I know, I know... but you must have seen how happy everyone was!”
“Mmh... ‘guess so...” was the only response coming from the other room.
“It could become some kind of... tradition!” The angel poured hot tea in two cups, beaming. “I’m sure that everyone would be delighted.”
He took the cups and walked back to the front.
“Don’t you think, my de-” He stopped, blinking a little.
Crowley had fallen asleep; his head was tilted slightly to one side and his arms were comfortably resting on his stomach. He was breathing slowly, calmly, and looked incredibly at peace.
Aziraphale couldn’t help but smile lovingly at the scene. He placed the cups of tea on the coffee table and stared at the demon for a few seconds, feeling a delicious warmth spreading through his chest.
Of course, he'd fallen asleep... he'd been sleeping in the Bentley ever since Hell had taken back the flat, and that couldn't be comfortable or restful, no matter how strongly he insisted otherwise.
Aziraphale had obviously invited him to move into the bookshop, countless times, but Crowley had always refused, claiming to be perfectly comfortable as he was and able to take care of himself.
Silly demon .
Aziraphale made a soft blanket appear and spread it carefully and lovingly over his thin body. Crowley immediately sighed in relax at the warm feeling and snuggled up more on the sofa, mumbling something incomprehensible.
The angel smiled to himself and moved a little closer.
“What is it, my dear?” He asked softly.
Crowley sighed in relax again.
“Mmmngk... ‘m... going back to t’ car...”
The angel looked amused.
“Of course...”
“Mmmh’not... not sleepin’...”
“No, you certainly aren't...”
“Mmmh... ‘m j’st... closin’ m’ eyes f’r a m’ment...”
Aziraphale smiled lovingly.
“Sure...” He raised a hand slowly and ran his fingers lightly through his hair. Crowley moaned softly at that.
“Just close your eyes for a moment... it’s all right...”
Crowley let out another faint moan and cuddled more under the blanket.
“T’nk you, ‘ngel...” He mumbled, before falling asleep completely.
Aziraphale smiled more to himself and leaned forward, laying a small, sweet kiss on his forehead.
“Sleep tight, my dear.”
And Crowley slept better than he had slept in a long, long time.
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Loki episode 6 spoilers:
When I was watching the final episode, I was on a fucking roller coaster of emotions.
I cackled at Loki's dedication to learning everything O.B. knew. Watching Timely die time after time was hard, but I knew that things would end well for everyone...right?
The fact that Mobius was the only one who noticed that Loki was acting strange makes me want to sob.
His conversation with He Who Remains left me with chills. Free the multiverse or kill Sylvie? I knew he wouldn't choose either option. This is Loki for fuck's sake. He'd find another way!
But the second he started down the stairs...my heart dropped. He wouldn't actually destroy the Loom...right?
That final goodbye. Gods, that final goodbye.
But that final transformation. Holy shit. And finally seeing just how powerful he truly is...
I had a moment of hope, once the Loom was gone. Loki would make it out, right? He always did!
But he didn't. He was in the center of the multiverse. But as the scene zoomed out, I realized what he'd made.
The world tree.
And somehow, the knowledge that he's going to be there forever--as far as we know--alone, made me start to sob.
I just wanted him to have a happy ending! Is that too much to ask for, Marvel??
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