Slumber

By: Angelwarrior1

Series- Two Lovers Series

Sequel to Guilt (Reading order on fanfiction dot net profile)

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There were times when Peter and Tony slept in the same bed. After their several rounds of sex, they would collapse in a tangle of limbs on the bed. Peter was a light sleeper. An extremely light sleeper. So whenever Tony would start moaning in his sleep and shifting about in the bed he awakens immediately.

He's never sure what he's dreaming about, but something tells him it's about the time he spent as a captive. Sticking to instinct, Peter wraps his arms around Tony.

"Shh. Tony, you're not there. You're out now. They aren't holding you there anymore. You're here. You're with me now." Peter strokes Tony's hair and face softly.

Tony's head turns towards Peter's voice and whimpers quietly. He tucks his head into Peter's neck as his body gives a slight tremble.

Peter continues to stroke Tony's body. His strong hands giving firm, gentle strokes down Tony's arms, back, anywhere he can reach. His words of comfort flow from his mouth as long as Tony's nightmare endures. It's always slow, but eventually Tony settles down and the room quiets again with that soft sound of breathing only sleep can bring.

Peter could let go of Tony and move over to his own side- yes, his own side. He has a side now, which doesn't feel as weird as it should. Peter smiles quietly at the thought and settles back down with his arms still around Tony's slumbering form.

This isn't the first time Tony's had a nightmare in his presence and it won't be the last. Peter just offers what he can.