Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

[sockhopsolly]

The Bedtime Meme

In the great green room, there is a telephone and a red balloon, and a picture of
The cow jumping over the moon,
And there were three little bears sitting on chairs,
And two little kittens and a pair of mittens,
And a little toyhouse and a toy mouse,
And a comb and a brush and bowl full of mush,
And a quiet old lady who was whispering "hush".


WHAT TO DO:

1. Post with your character--name, fandom and any particular preferences go in the subject line as usual.

2. You can either roll or pick a scenario (or scenarios!) from the list or leave your comment blank.

3. Reply to people!

4. Have fun and be mindful of your partner's preferences--while this is not inherently a smut meme, it could definitely turn that way.

OPTIONS:

1. Washing up for Bed: You and your partner have had a long day, and now it's time to wash it all off. Don't forget to scrub behind your ears!

2. Bedtime Story: Some people just can't get to sleep without some sort of story. It can be a familiar book, or even a story of your partner's life.

3. Warm Milk and Cookies (or Chamomile Tea): A warm drink and a few cookies in the belly are just what some people need to relax before bed.

4. Pajamas: What (if anything) you wear to bed says a lot about your personality. Dressed to impress or totally relaxed?

5. Lullaby: Philomel with melody or rock-a-bye baby? Either way, you're looking to lull your partner into a restful sleep with the sound of your voice.

6. Goodnight Kiss: Nothing says 'sweet dreams' like a chaste (...or not so chaste...) kiss at bedtime.

7. Comfort Object: Whether it's a nightlight, a teddy bear or an old blankie, bedtime's not happening unless the comfort object is in the room.

8. Cuddles Forever: The ultimate in fluffy warm coziness before falling asleep.

9. Reluctant Sleeper: Your blankets are itchy. The room's too hot. You want another story. Whatever the reason, you're not ready to settle in and go to bed.

10. Wildcard!: I know I forgot something, so here's your wildcard for whatever else you can fit into this meme, and any mix-and-matching you want to do

Comments

[the_fairest_flower]

"Mm, not a whole year." His fingers lace with Coda's and squeeze gently. Then he lifts their hand so he can brush a kiss over their knuckles. "But I'm glad you did."

[senseloss]

"You're just weak for the snuggles." They let out a bit of a sheepish laugh, looking him in the eyes, theirs slowly growing brighter as they boot up. Metaphorically speaking, of course.

[the_fairest_flower]

"I am," he admits solemnly before another smile brightens his face. He strokes his fingers across Coda's cheek as they wake up more. "You were tired."

Jamie wonders if it would be very obvious if he started spending more nights here. He wonders if Coda would be annoyed by that kind of intrusion into their life, but. He doesn't want to see them burn out, either.

[senseloss]

They would argue that it's better to burn out than to fade away, proving that the messages present in the music of the late 70s had a lasting influence on them.

But in this moment, they smile, shifting up to a sitting position. "I guess I was. Cursed organic form, that requires things like rest. Sometimes I wish I was a robot properly." This sounds like it might be a joke. Maybe.

[the_fairest_flower]

Jamie stays where he is as Coda sits up, though he does shift so that it's easier to look up at them. In his worst dreams he remembers what it felt like in that garden.

But, at least there was always something or someone else taking care of him.

"I know, it's the worst," he sympathizes. He reaches to catch their fingers, lacing their hands together and pulling Coda's closer so he can kiss the back of it. "What do you want for breakfast?"

[senseloss]

"Oh, geez. I don't usually have time for breakfast most days--I'm not sure I really have any breakfast food in the kitchen."

And by 'don't have time', they really mean 'time is an illusion, I passed out at 4am, it's now 1pm. So I think this meal is lunch??'

They lean in for a slow, gentle kiss, looming over Jamie in a tender loving way afterwards. "What do you want for breakfast?"

[the_fairest_flower]

He smiles under the kiss and makes a soft, happy sound before Coda pulls away again. He gently grips the front of their shirt to keep them from going too far.

"Hmm. I could hit a cafe or something? Bring back coffee and whatever looks good."

He has a notorious sweet tooth, but breakfast pastries shouldn't be too bad, right?

[senseloss]

Jamie certainly isn't the only one here with a sweet tooth; coffee (or some horribly flavored holiday latte, let's be real) and a muffin sounds delightful.

"That probably means getting up and getting dressed. Do you want the first shower, or should I?" Not that they're moving yet. He has their shirt.

[the_fairest_flower]

He is very sorely tempted to suggest that they shower together, but maybe that's a little too much. Platonic showering could be a thing, couldn't it? Reluctantly, Jamie releases their shirt.

"Go ahead. Hope you won't judge me too much for wearing yesterday's clothes."

[senseloss]

"No, I promise I won't judge you for that."

They slip out of bed, heading off to the bathroom for a nice little interlude. Apparently, they're not the sort to sing in the shower, or perhaps not while they have a guest. Eventually they return, wearing a fluffy white bathrobe and carrying their pajamas to toss into the hamper.

"Your turn. I left a clean towel on the towel rack for you."

[the_fairest_flower]

Jamie wallows in bed while Coda showers and he has to make some effort not to fall back asleep. He lolls his head to look at them when they reappear and he can't help but smile at how they look wrapped in a robe.

He slides out of bed and stretches lazily.

"Thank you, darling."

Jamie manages to resist the urge to start stripping on his way to the bathroom. Coda got dressed behind a closed door last night and he doesn't want to be too much for them. Normally he luxuriates in hot showers, but he doesn't linger too long after washing his hair and scrubbing up. He doesn't want to keep Coda waiting.

[senseloss]

In the meantime, Coda's gotten dressed (and put their glasses back on), layering up in their usual muted tones. white and grey and cream today, a blouse with a lace collar and a waistcoat and slacks, a thin ribbon tied in a limp bow in lieu of a necktie. Their hair is all fluffy from towel-drying.

(The outfit is a fantastic contrast to the bright colors of their pajama options, isn't it?)

[the_fairest_flower]

He puts on the clothes he slept in before he leaves the bathroom, finger-combing his hair as he goes. Jamie smiles when he sees Coda. He really does like their style, and having seen their pj collection, the muted colors are somehow even more delightful.

"You look cute."

He kisses their cheek in passing and finds wherever he left his skirt last night so he can shimmy back into it.

[senseloss]

"You do too." They grin at the compliment; at this point, they're really starting to sink in and Coda might come to believe they are cute. At least from Jamie's perspective.

[the_fairest_flower]

He slides his hands along Coda's jaw and tips their face up so he can kiss them. Somewhere in the bathroom he found mouthwash or something he could rinse his mouth with.

"Let's go get coffee, darling."

Another kiss, then he makes himself pull away. His fingers trail down Coda's arm so he can catch their hand and give a gentle pull toward the bedroom door.