"Relax," Ethan interrupted, shaking his head. "I was just teasing. You really want to sleep here?"
She nodded stiffly, avoiding his gaze.
Ethan studied her for a moment, then sighed and scooted over, patting the empty space beside him. "Alright, get in."
Vanessa hesitated, then shuffled forward, climbing onto the bed stiffly.
She lay down, facing away from him, pulling the blanket over her.
For a few moments, neither of them spoke. The room was quiet, only the sound of their breathing filling the space.
Then, Ethan's voice broke the silence. "You okay?"
Vanessa swallowed, gripping the blanket tighter. "Yeah. Just… couldn't sleep."
Ethan hummed. "That why you barged in here like a nervous wreck?"
"Shut up," she muttered, nudging his leg with her foot.
He chuckled but didn't press further.
The silence stretched on, more comfortable this time.