Challenge: Drabble123
Prompt: 03. No more lonely nights
Summary: [Clover, Nightmare / Alice] There's something paradoxical about going to sleep with a nightmare.
Rating: PG-13

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Opening the door to her room in Clover Tower, Alice was treated to the sight of Nightmare fluffing her pillows with gusto as he settled himself down to sleep. In her bed. Again.

"Ah, there you are!" He grinned. "I was just wondering what side of the bed you preferred, but then I figured I could always move-"

"Nightmare." Alice cut the incubus off with a glare. "What are you doing in my room?"

Bad enough that he'd made a habit of sneaking into her bed in the middle of the night. She hadn't thought he'd be gutsy enough to try it while she was still awake.

"I don't 'sneak'." Picking up on her thoughts, he wilted and tugged the covers up to his nose sulkily. "I'm the Lord here, remember? Shouldn't you be more flattered that someone as important as myself wants to protect you from having nightmares?"

"Irony." She countered, shoulders slumping.

Sensing weakness, Nightmare peeked out from the bedding

"No tricks. Just sleep." He pat the covers next to him enticingly then paused. "...Though, I wouldn't say no to a good night kiss?"

"Don't press your luck."