A Nap Gone Wrong

Try as he might to resist, his head started nodding off on its own.

Noticing this, Laxus reached out and gently pinched Rocco's cheek, steadying his head with a soft chuckle.

"Oh? Getting sleepy? Dinner will be ready in about an hour, but it's kind of an awkward time. Want to take a nap?"

"Nnngh… 'm fine… not sleepy at all…"

With dinner only an hour away, even if he did nap now, he'd barely get thirty minutes.

That wasn't nearly enough for a proper, comfortable sleep.

So, despite his drowsy mumbling, he was determined to stay awake until mealtime.

Laxus, watching fondly, chuckled as he stroked Rocco's head.

"Hmm, but… your little eyes are already halfway closed. Even if there isn't much time, how about we nap together? I kind of want to take a nap with you."

"Mmm… If you're gonna insist that much… I guess I don't mind… mmnn…"

Yes. Rocco was a responsible, strong-willed boy who could totally fight off sleep.