touch meme / accepting !
she is practically dead on her feet when they make it back to the motel . she’s going on thirty six hours without sleep / courtesy of nightmares & all she can do to avoid them . she flops into the bed with the duffel bag full of cash still in her arms , not even bothering to take off her shoes or pull the covers over herself when she shuts her eyes . she hardly even processes his murmured witty comment about how she automatically gets a bed . he knows she’s exhausted , he’s not going to pick a fight . not today . ( richie gets the couch . ) she opens her eyes just to give him a tired blink , soft sigh escaping when eyes shut once more . ❝ ‘m just sleepy —- ❞ she mumbles , and he laughs . shuffles around towards the bed , her bed , and he leans over to place a gentle goodnight kiss on her forehead . her hand outstretches , grasps the lapel of his jacket . she still doesn’t look at him , doesn’t have the energy to muster embarrassment . ❝ stay close , please , ❞ is what she manages . it’s always easier when she wakes up , if someone is closeby . when seth is there and kate awakes from war torn memories , he knows how to ground her : rough hands cradling her face through tears , his voice soothing and low when he talks her down from shaking hands and high stress . she wants him to stay beside her , keep the bad dreams away if he can . a sign of trust as her grip loosens , breathing evens , and she drifts to sleep .