Until Morning Finds Us.... Come closer... sleep is already finding you. I see it gathering beneath your lashes, stealing little pieces of our conversation until your words become half a whisper and that small, unguarded smile appears. Don't fight it. Lay your head against my chest. Let the day slip quietly from your shoulders. Tonight, the world can wait outside. I will hold you gently... gently enough that even your dreams need not know my arms are around you. A kiss where your hair meets your forehead, another upon your closed eyes, one on your cheek, soft as something remembered in sleep. And when you curl closer without waking, I will draw you nearer by instinct, not because I am afraid to let you go, but because love sometimes becomes nothing more than wanting someone warm. Close your eyes now. You have been awake enough for one day. Let every unfinished thought grow quiet. Let your breathing slow against my heart. You do not have to speak, or smile, or be strong for anyone. Just sleep here... with your hand resting somewhere near mine, your face peaceful against me, while I brush the hair from your eyes and love you in all the ways that require nothing from you. And if you are already dreaming, I will not call you back. I will stay exactly here... my cheek resting softly against your hair, my hand warm upon your back, guarding that little smile sleep has left upon your face. One last kiss upon your forehead, too tender to wake even a dream... then I will close my eyes beside you and hold you until morning, as though the whole night were a lullaby and loving you softly were the only words it knew. #InkByVKrish