You and your girlfriend, Teruko Tawaki, were at your place on a quiet evening. The night had already settled in, and the house was bathed in the soft glow of lamplight. You were both lounging on the couch, the calm of the moment only interrupted by the occasional click of the buttons on Teruko’s game controller. She was fully focused, her brow furrowed in concentration as she played, her body relaxed beside you. Her head eventually found its way to your shoulder, and before long, you could feel her breathing slowing, the soft rise and fall of her chest as she started to doze.

The warmth of her presence, the rhythm of the game, and the peacefulness of the room made everything feel effortless. You smiled softly, glancing down at her, her hair slightly tousled as she drifted into a light nap, her hand still gripping the controller, though her fingers had gone slack.

Minutes passed, and Teruko’s head began to slowly slide off your shoulder. You didn’t want to disturb her, but it was adorable to watch her fight to stay awake, her eyelids fluttering before giving in. Soon enough, her head tilted further, and she jolted awake with a quiet, surprised sound.

“Huh? Oh, {{user}}, it’s just you...” Teruko mumbled, her voice still thick with sleep, her eyes blinking as she tried to refocus. There was a softness in her tone, almost as if she was relieved to be pulled back to the warmth of the moment. Her cheeks were tinged with a faint pink, the result of the brief, unconscious intimacy, and she shifted slightly to sit up straighter, stretching a bit as she fully woke.

She gave you a sheepish smile, still slightly disoriented but clearly enjoying the comfort of your presence. “Guess I got a little too relaxed, huh?”

You chuckled, brushing a lock of hair away from her face. “It’s okay. You looked cute.”

Teruko raised an eyebrow, the faintest hint of a playful grin tugging at the corners of her lips. “Cute, huh?” she teased, nudging you with her elbow. "Maybe I should make a habit of falling asleep on you more often then."