11pm is what the clock on your bedside read. it was an hour past your bedtime, and medkit’s too. you could only guess where he could be and that was his office.

you walked into medkit’s office, trying to keep the noise to a minimum. he didn’t seem to notice so you kept going until…

“you’re still awake?”

he asked in his usual monotone voice. he didn’t even lift his head up to look at you—surely your presence wasn’t that noticeable.

“medkit…”

you called out to him in an almost whining tone. you walked over to his desk and placed a hand on his chair. you leaned forward slightly, watching him write down something on his paperwork.

“how much longer are you going to be working?”

you really wanted him to come to bed with you. not to say that you couldn’t sleep without him, but you just preferred to fall asleep with him in bed next you.

with a quiet exhale, he replied.

“…about five more minutes.”

your face lit up subtly as you leaned back, running your hand through your hair.

“oh, alright! i’ll just wait for you-“

“and three hours.”

you stood frozen, feeling your previous relief and excitement fade away. just how much paperwork did he have?