I lay in bed, pondering the day’s events. It didn’t start out too bad. Just your normal, depressing day in Anti-Fairy World. Half-way through the day, however, things had gotten interesting.

My counterpart, Cosmo, had shown up. At first, I hadn’t sensed that anything was amiss. But I had been getting random waves of depression for a while, and it was even worse now that the Cosmo was actually there. So, naturally, being the gentleman that I am, I asked Cosmo what was wrong.

At first, Cosmo wouldn’t tell me, making some nonchalant, off-hand comment about it being nothing. However, knowing this to be a lie, I persisted, and finally got an answer.

Apparently, Cosmo’s wife, Wanda, had been very inconsiderate and insensitive lately; making hurtful comments and snide remarks. I mentally scoffed at the woman. She probably didn’t even know what she was doing. At least AntiWanda was sweet, if a little dense.

I attempted to comfort Cosmo the best I could (I wasn’t very good at comforting people, but, hey, points for trying, right?) and, eventually, he calmed down. I was surprised when he asked to stay over for the night, but I agreed nonetheless.

That night, we lay in the same bed. We’d been friends for so long (opposites attract, after all) that it wasn’t uncomfortable. This is where I am now.

I felt a sudden pang of utter misery and exhaustion, and a tear slipped out of my eye. Startled, I looked over at Cosmo to find him attempting to hide sniffles. I frowned.

“Cosmo, are you crying?”

He froze, and mumbled, “No…”

“Cosmo, don’t evade. You know that I feel what you do.”

He sighed and let out a small sob. “This is such a stupid thing to cry about…”

I started running my fingers through his green hair in an attempt to sooth him. “What is it?”

“I just…why can’t I sleep? It’s one of the reasons I…I got a separate bed from Wanda. I thought…maybe…I could sleep better. But…” he let out another sob and rolled over to look at me. “I just can’t sleep, A.C.! No matter how hard I try! I’m tired all day, and I try to hide it, but I don’t always know if it works…” He sniffed, emerald eyes glistening with salty liquid. “What do I do? I can’t keep on like this…I’ve barely gotten a proper night’s sleep in years!”

I gave in to instinct and grabbed Cosmo, wrapping my arms around him and resting my head on top of his. “Just sleep.” I murmured.

And, despite the previous years of insomnia, he did. He closed his eyes and snuggled closer, smiling slightly. He registered the fact that he was immensely grateful before he silently slipped into Dreamland. I looked down at him and smiled. He was always cute when he slept.

I closed my own eyes and sighed contentedly, cuddling. Hey, even I have a soft side.

Awww, aren't they cute?

Anyway, I really did cry last night because I just couldn't get to sleep, so I wrote this as an outlet. *headdesk*

I actually didn't mean to make it slash, and you don't have to look at it that way, but I personally see it as slashy fluff. Not that I mind. I love this pairing. ^^

Reviews would be much appreciated. :D