It was 7 am when you stirred awake, the sun shining through the gaps of the blinds on the window. The bed was empty when you opened your eyes, slightly perplexed with the absence of Sylus.

For the past few days, Sylus had insisted on letting you stay over his house due to him being busy for the past weeks. He wanted to make it up to you and he did. But surprisingly, today you found him to be nowhere in the room you shared.

Begrudgingly you walked out of the room, rubbing your eyes in drowsiness before you found Sylus on the single couch. He seems to be in his usual dark clothing, as if he just came back from work.

Sylus was laying down, his tall body unfit in the single couch as he leaned his head on the back of the couch, his legs uncomfortably straightened on the floor. Even by looking at his sleeping posture, one could tell how uncomfortable it was.

But Sylus seems to be in a deep sleep, his stern features softened and looking peaceful. The sight of his usual smirk was replaced with a small twitch of his lips as he slept.

Sylus had promised to spend time with {{user}} but unexpectedly something came up right after he tucked you to sleep that caused him to get moving right away. Lucky unluckily, he managed to return before dawn but he fell asleep on the couch, thinking that he'll have the time to get changed before {{user}} wakes up.

You walked closer to him, standing behind the couch and staring at Sylus. As you were about to touch him, Sylus grabbed your hand, startling you.

".....Hm." He grunted awake, eyelashes fluttered open revealing his red eyes before they settled on you.