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Monoma was fearless, he could get through anything and everything, he feared no man and he certainly wasn’t brought down by a simple movie. So why was it that at 3 in the morning he found himself unable to sleep because everytime he closed his eyes he would see that stupid clown. He had tried everything, from going down to the dorm kitchen and making some tea, to putting on some soothing music to try and help him sleep. He even turned his lamp light on, thinking that if he fell asleep to a warm glow it would be better for him.
Why did none of this work?
He blamed Awase for this, if the idiot hadn’t decided to suggest a movie night this wouldn’t have happened. He also blamed Tetsutetsu because it had been the big oaf’s idea in the first place to watch the stupid movie. Calling it a ‘ test of courage’ and saying that you’re a coward if you don’t watch it. So Monoma, never one to back down from a challenge, sat himself down on the burgundy couch, eyes set in determination. Afterall, they were heroes-to-be how hard could this be?Well the answer, he now knew, was hard. Very hard. He hadn’t even made through the first 20 minutes without wanting to get up from the living room and bolt to his room. But he was Monoma Neito he wouldn’t be bested by a movie damnit. And..maybe his determination had to do with the fact that Kendou and Tokage had decided to go and invite Shinsou behind his back like the little snakes they are.So he sat there, thighs pressing against Shinsou’s, heart beating erratically and at this point he was unsure if it was because of the movie or because he was sitting so close to his crush. (He’s certain he saw Kendou laughing at his misfortune and he made a silent promise to get back at her soon.) And he had to sit through the whole movie because he couldn’t let Shinsou of all people think he’s a coward. And that’s the reason why he’s now sat on his bed, eyes tired and hair messy but his brain refused to let him fall asleep.The knock on his door almost gave him a heart attack.“I swear to fucking god whoever you are you better have a good explanation or I will fucking rip you ap- oh!”Shinsou’s face stopped his angry rant and he felt the heat rush to his cheeks as he stared, unsure of what to say now.“I was just wondering if you were okay..but uh I’d rather not be ripped apart so I’ll be taking my leave.”And Monoma didn’t know what on earth possessed him to do what he did next, but he saw Shinsou walking away and damnit all he could think of was that stupid clown so he reached for his hand, holding him back.“Can you, can you please stay? I mean you don’t have to if you don’t want to I totally get if you dont, you can go back to your room and-”“Monoma,” Shinsou interrupted making his way into the blond’s room, “what’s wrong?”There was a slight pause until Monoma managed a hushed, “I can’t sleep.”“Is it because of the movie?”This time he only got a nod in response and Shinsou let out a sigh.“You’re such an idiot. If you were scared you should’ve just left, no one would think any less of you.”“Well it doesn’t matter anymore I saw it and now I think a crazy clown is going to come and dance and then kidnap me and eat me!”A small laugh escaped his lips as he saw Monoma’s frantic look, he resembled a spooked cat.“Alright, come on I’ll sleep with you tonight, okay? I’ll protect you from any clowns who might want to eat you.”They made their way to Monoma’s bed, Shinsou slipping in first and then Monoma curled up next to him. Shinsou then, albeit unsurely, wrapped his arms around the blond, all hesitation gone when he felt him cuddle closer to him.“Good night, Neito.”“Good night, Hitoshi.”And then, just because he felt particularly bold today, Shinsou placed a small kiss on Monoma’s head and when he was sure the teen had finally fallen asleep he whispered a faint,“ I love you.” Neither ever slept alone after that.