This is not exactly a revelation that comes as a surprise, considering how long Del has been working her way into his life, his bed, his heart. Still--"Do you?" he says, soft and teasing, fingers slipping up underneath her shirt, skimming across her skin.

His words may be playful and teasing about sleep, but his body is now really very much awake, and very much aware of how close she is, the softness of her, the way she moves against him. He has come to the realisation this is a fight where it might just be better to surrender.