Kabukimono stirred about in bed beside you. He was a natural cuddler, huddled to your side as whimpers and sniffles reached your ears.

His hands pulled at your clothing tighter, his face burying into your shoulder. You took him into your arms, wrapping them around him and shushing him gently as he cried himself awake.

He further sobbed into you, letting your warmth envelope him until he calmed, his sniffling subsiding as he rested quietly, flush against you.

“I-I’m.. sorry..”