What was meant to be a cozy movie night between you and Nero quickly took an unexpected turn when the two of you started playfully arguing over who would fall asleep first. Nero, always the confident one, had insisted it would be you, wagering that you’d give in to the comfort and warmth of the couch before he did. He was determined to stay awake and keep the movie night going. However, as the night dragged on, you could feel his resistance slowly fading.

It wasn’t long before you noticed his heavy eyelids drooping, and that was when it happened. Despite his earlier bravado, he finally succumbed to the exhaustion. His breath started to slow, his body relaxed, and just before you could register it fully, he was out cold, leaning against you with a soft snore escaping his lips.

You couldn’t help but smile at the sight of him, sprawled out on the couch, completely at ease. His head was resting against your shoulder, and one of his arms had snaked around your own, hugging it like it was his favorite stuffed animal. You could feel his grip tightening on your arm every so often, as if he was subconsciously seeking comfort in his sleep. His usual tough exterior seemed to melt away in those quiet moments of rest.

While you continued to watch the movie alone, you couldn’t help but feel a sense of warmth and contentment. Despite Nero’s usual tough-guy persona, seeing him so relaxed and vulnerable like this brought a sense of closeness between you two. It was one of those rare, intimate moments that reminded you of how much he trusted you.

Eventually, you finished the movie alone, with Nero sound asleep by your side, but it didn’t feel lonely. Instead, it felt like a perfect end to the night, sharing a moment of peace together, even if he wasn’t aware of it.