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[kueble]

Worn Out

Some sleepy Geraskier for @kuripon and @jaskierswolf

Gen. Warnings: None. 600 words.

Geraskier

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"What a night!" Jaskier exclaims, hands flying everywhere as he rushes past Geralt and into their shared room. Geralt rolls his eyes, but it's done with love. His bard is right, tonight really had been a lot to handle. While he's gotten used to accompanying Jaskier to all kinds of feasts and balls, they never seem to get any less draining. He has no fucking clue how the nobles manage to get through them all. Hell, he spent most of his night sipping ale and hiding in the shadows, and he's still worn out from too much socialization.

Jaskier keeps talking, but Geralt can't focus right now. He's weary down to his bones, in a way fighting never really gets him. He focuses on the rise and fall of Jaskier's voice, letting it wash over him while he tries to strip out of his fancy clothing. He throws it on the table, knowing full well Jaskier will scoff and fold it for him as soon as he notices. Right now he just wants to be horizontal, and everything else is just not happening.

Geralt manages to toss on a sleep shirt and crawls into bed, leaving the covers pulled back so Jaskier can join him. He lays on his side and props his head up on a hand so he can watch his lover flit about the room, going through his nightly routine. No matter how many times he watches, it always seems ridiculous and calming at the same time. Jaskier prides himself on his appearance, and he takes time to wash the day's dust from his skin, humming happily as he splashes in the small basin of water their host left out for them. Geralt watches as he rubs cream into his face - for the wrinkles apparently - a smile spreading across his face at the sight.

Fuck, he loves this man.

"Oh Darling," Jaskier says, laughing lightly, "You aren't paying attention to me at all, are you? Worn out?"

"You sound nice," Geralt mumbles, hiding his face in his pillow. Even after years of being together, he can't get over the urge to hide any hint of vulnerability. He feels the bed dip as Jaskier joins him, curling up against his side. And then there's a hand in his hair, petting him slowly. Leaning into it, he can feel his chest rumble and glares into the pillow at it.

"Who sounds nice?" Jaskier asks, and Geralt feels his cheeks heating up as Jaskier teases him. He can't help purring, though, not when he's so warm and safe and well-loved. Jaskier pokes and prods at him gently, and he gives in and turns to look at him. He purrs deeper at the sight of his love-sick bard beaming down at him. “Love it when you purr for me.”

"'M tired," Geralt mumbles, and Jaskier nods before rolling onto his back and propping himself up against the pillows. He pats his thigh in invitation and Geralt sidles closer to lay his head on it, throwing an arm over Jaskier’s hips. His sleep pants are soft linen, and Geralt feels overwhelmingly comfortable. His eyes are already fighting to stay open, and he lets out a deep yawn before reaching a hand up to trail his fingers through Jaskier's chest hair. he sleeps shirtless like the slut that he is, and Geralt loves the familiarity of it. "What about you? You're still riding the energy from performing?"

"I borrowed a poetry anthology from the Duke this afternoon, but I haven't had time to look at it yet. Don't worry about me, love. Just rest," Jaskier tells him softly, and Geralt nods before shutting his eyes again. He falls asleep to the warmth of Jaskier's body beneath his cheek and the slow turning of pages. It's strange how an unfamiliar guest room can feel like home.

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