In her sleep, she brought his hand up to her face and snuggled her cheek against it. Then hiccuped again. Her hair fell across her face as she turned her head down against his hand.

As she lay down against his hand he had to move closer to her. He moved the hair out of her face and by desire, reached out and began to stroke her cheek.

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She sighed, a soft smile playing on her face, and she curled up against him, instinctively seeking the warmth she could feel near.

He swallowed as she laid against him. But after a moment he relaxed, putting an arm gently around her as she slept.

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Her breathing became gentle and even, as though calmed. She was dreaming softly, images of happiness, and her cottage. She smiled, picturing it.

Crixus saw her smile and instinctively returned it, even though he knew she could not see it. He looked at her, taking in every detail of her face. He had meant it when he said he loved her, and there were many reasons why he did.

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She woke only slightly, her tired eyes still dreaming as she tugged on Crixus. "Lay down, don't make me sleep alone." she muttered and then closed her eyes and was deep dreaming again.

Crixus looked down at her as she spoke, his expression softening as she spoke.He shifted and lay down next to her, somewhat awkwardly. He set his arm over her and lay beside her.

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She immediately curled against him, again sighing happily. Her body began to absorb his warmth, and her dreams became more pleasant as this happened. She breathed his name in her sleep, unaware of it.

He felt her curl up against him and felt her warmth. He gently lay his head against hers. His mouth opened as she sighed his name, he felt a small surge of feeling towards her. He lightly pressed his lips to hers as she slept.

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The action played out in her dreams, and she smiled against his lips as she dreamed. "I love you." where her next words as she snuggled even closer.

Her next words surprised him, having known she was asleep.
''And I love you'' he whispered, looking to her closed eyes.

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Again her dreams were based on the reality, and she lay comfortable in his arms until the sub shone through the widows, shining across the floor. She opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at him, a sleepy smile on her lips. "Morning." she whispered.

As she woke he shifted slightly. Unsure if she still wished him beside her.
''Good morning'' he said, replying with a small smile of his own.

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She had not known he she had gotten on the bed, or how he had come to be next to her, but she liked it. She got closer Abd her arms went around him, keeping him there.

As her arms went around him he relaxed slightly and lay back down.
''How do you feel?''

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