It happens to everyone - sometimes, you have nights where you just can't fall asleep, no matter what you do. It could be for a number of reasons, or no reason at all. And this is what's happened now: you've been laying in bed for what feels like hours, just tossing and turning, and nothing seems to help. So what's left to do? Get out of bed and go wake someone else up, of course. If you're not getting any sleep, then why should they?
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o p t i o n s 01 • FEAR. Maybe you're hearing strange, indeterminable noises; maybe there's a severe storm happening outside; maybe you watched a scary movie before bed? Whatever the reason, you're terrified and it's keeping you awake. You just want to wake someone else up so they can protect you from the monster in your closet.
02 • HUNGER. Your stomach is growling and it just won't stop. Or perhaps your throat is so dry you could cough up a tumbleweed? Well, you've gone to the kitchen to remedy this and hey, that was a pan that just dropped on the floor. It was loud enough to wake the dead! Oops.
03 • PAIN. Your body is completely worn out, be it from exercise, battle, sickness, or what have you. Either way you're in enough pain to keep you from sleeping, so maybe someone else has a home remedy or something, or can at least help you take your mind off of it.
04 • SOLITUDE. For some reason, your bed just feels so empty at the moment. You're feeling terribly lonely and really just want someone to keep you company for a while. Maybe it'd be easier to fall asleep if you're with them...
05 • DISCOMFORT. Your room is an oven. Either that or a freezer. Or maybe this bed is just really uncomfortable? Who knows why you can't get to sleep, it feels like it could be anything. Why even bother trying? Maybe someone else can preoccupy you until you feel tired enough to ignore your discomfort.
06 • PENSIVE. Something's on your mind, and no matter how hard you try to focus elsewhere, it's just not going to work. Your body may be tired, but your mind is incredibly busy and it's virtually impossible to get to sleep. Surely, talking it out with someone else will help?
07 • SADNESS. Something terrible has happened that day, perhaps; or you could just be severely depressed. Either way you're trying your hardest not to cry yourself to sleep, and it's not working at all. Better find a way to get it out of your system somehow; you need a shoulder to cry on.
08 • ANGER. You are just... fuming. Who knows why - that annoying dog is barking again, or maybe the people next door are getting busy and keeping you awake. Whatever the reason for your ire is, you'd better put an end to it so you can get some damn rest already! Go wake up a friend so you can complain to them.
09 • RESTLESS. You're far too energetic to sleep right now. Maybe you're just trying to do so out of necessity - you have to be up early tomorrow! But you just don't think you'll be able to fall asleep for a while now, so why waste the time trying to sleep when you could be doing something else? Namely bothering someone else - you're totally jealous because they're getting more sleep than you.
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and casually falling into step with an awake-too-late natsumi. ]
Yo, little lady, aren't you supposed to be in bed? [ well, it's not like he'll really shove her in that direction, but geeze...what's she even up to? ]
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It's totally fine that she's awake right now. Totally. Which is why she's just tossing him a grin when he starts walking beside her.]
Well, I guess you can say I'm "supposed" to be, sure. But when have I ever done what I'm "supposed" to be doing?
[If you follow her, maybe you'll find out! She seems to be heading towards the door leading out of the Kuzuryu family home, though maybe she plans on turning into the kitchen before actually reaching it?
(She doesn't plan on turning into the kitchen.)]
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[ before apparently planning to leave, he means. which is why he has to keep on his toes to start with, but beyond covering a yawn and continuing along with her, kuro doesn't protest. it isn't like anyone ever convinces either of the kuruzyuus to do anything they don't want to do without a lot of pain, and technically it isn't actually his job to make natsumi do or not do anything.
it's his job to keep her in one piece, regardless of whatever she decides to do. so apparently we're going for a walk at stupid o'clock. ]
If it's a snack you're lookin' for, I can make something.
[ please turn into the kitchen?
he knows she's not turning into the kitchen. ]
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[Sorry bodyguard. She's definitely stopping at the door to slip on her coat and shoes. But hey, at least she waits for him to do the same rather than just running off into the night and playing the fun game of, "can he keep up?"]
There's a great full moon out tonight and the sky is totally clear. Good night for a walk don't'cha think, Kuro-kun? You wanna come with?
[You know you do. She's got her hands digging into her pockets as she leans forward a little to look up at him, trying to put her endearing little sister charms to work even though she knows she doesn't have to. He's going to look after her either way, whether she asks him to or not.]
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Yeah, yeah. Are we actually going to a food vendor, or was that just an example...?
[ his wallet is on him either way, at least. kuro reaches for the front door and holds it open for natsumi, though he makes certain to open it in such a way that it doesn't make a racket. he might not put up a fuss about natsumi leaving so long as he's in tow, but somehow he thinks other people might mind more. ]
After you, little lady. [ as always. ]
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I dunno, maybe! I didn't actually have any plans, but something that'll probably kill me eventually sounds pretty good.
[Natsumi waits until he's at her side again before holding out her hand, expecting him to take it.]
I was just bored out of my skull and couldn't sleep. And with everyone else snoozing away I figured I could find something more entertaining to do outside. This way I don't have to be sneaky and quiet so as not to wake anyone up. I love oniichan and all but he's way too annoying with the whole, "you should be asleep and also let me sleep," thing. Y'know?
[And she really doesn't feel like getting into a yelling match with him tonight. Not when she could be hanging out with her bodyguard instead. A much better outcome in her opinion.]
What're you doing awake anyway? Did I somehow manage to wake you up? I was being careful!
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[ but okay. apparently we are holding hands? kuro's terrible at saying no to girls younger than him who do the little sister thing. it's a tragedy? he's pretty sure neither pekoyama nor kuzuryuu would approve, but it's not like that ever factors into any of his decisions.
also, she can't play keep away if she's holding his hand. it is just beneficial all around. ]
I doubt you woke anyone else up. I'd be pretty useless if I weren't able to wake up when you left your room, though...as to your brother, it's not like brothers can help worrying about their sisters. Even if it's over unnecessary things.
[ he Gets It, fuyuhiko. his own little sister frequently drives him to distraction, although since kuro was promoted to parent because of his mom's death, that's a little different. ]