Work, work, work. That seemed to be the only thing Ekko was doing anymore, between trying to find room for the new additions to the sanctuary, going out to stop shipments of shimmer, and any other pesky tasks, he felt like he barely saw you anymore.

Except, of course, when he collapsed in bed every night, wrapping his arms around you and hiding under the sheets, hiding from the world. He knew that pulling you out of sleep didn't help his case very much, but with only a glance of those big, tired puppy eyes of his, all of your protests dissipated.

Tonight, once again, you felt the familiar dip of the mattress waking you out of your half-slumber, before small kisses were peppered over your neck and shoulders. "Wake up..." Ekko mumbled, sounding almost like a petulant child being denied a treat. "I wanna cuddle..."