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[iwasalevel6]

Tony is on the couch.

Tony is on the couch because, yet again, he can't fall asleep, not without having bad dreams. He didn't think the news of Jack's death could effect him so much, but now everything is an irritation to him. Even his dreams.

He stares at the television set. It's Lord of the Rings this time. A pity he's too bothered to pay

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[chelleuncurled]

Michelle was sleeping but the loud sounds of the television woke her up. Suddenly, it's quiet and she waits for Tony to come in for a minute or so, she hears no movement.

She slips out of bed, walks out to the living room and listens for signs of life.

[iwasalevel6]

Tony has closed his eyes and folded his arms across his chest, hoping maybe he'd go to sleep. He's just as awake as ever. This irritates him more.

[chelleuncurled]

Michelle walks over to the couch and places her hands on the top. Slowly, since she doesn't want to wake him, she peers over to see if he's sleeping.

[iwasalevel6]

Tony feels the head cushion of the couch move backwards slightly. He opens his eyes a little and sees Michelle. "Hey."

[chelleuncurled]

"Hey," she says softly. "Did I wake you?"

[iwasalevel6]

"I wasn't asleep." He pushes himself up so that his back is pressed against the armrest. He lifts a hand and places it over hers.

[chelleuncurled]

"It's late," she reaches out and lightly runs her fingers through his hair.

[iwasalevel6]

"I know. Can't get to sleep."

[chelleuncurled]

"Do you want me to go downstairs and get you a hot chocolate?"

[iwasalevel6]

He leans his head. "Yeah. I'd like that, thanks."

[chelleuncurled]

So, dressed in flannel pajama shorts and a CTU Academy shirt, Michelle slips on a pair of flip flops and goes down to get Tony a hot chocolate made with milk. She really hopes no one sees her.

Luckily, she's able to get her drink and she pauses and orders another one. She carries both upstairs, careful not to let the whipped cream drop on the floor or her shoes to come off as she clops back to the room.

She was smart and left the door a little open so that she only has to push it to re-enter.

"Here," she holds out one of the mugs.

[iwasalevel6]

Tony takes the mug and swings his legs over the couch, leaving space for Michelle to sit. "Thanks, sweetheart."

[chelleuncurled]

She sits down next to him, holding her mug with two hands to keep it from spilling.

"It's no problem."

[iwasalevel6]

Tony sips the hot chocolate, a little bit of whip cream staying on his upper lip. He presses his lips together and licks it away. As usual, everything about the drink is good.

"It's kinda late for hot chocolate," he says, jokingly.

[chelleuncurled]

She takes a sip of her hot chocolate. The temperature is of course perfect.

"I don't think such a time exists."

[iwasalevel6]

"Of course it does. When it gets hot outside."