ninjago · polyamorous · domestic · protective · exhausted · comfort
The monastery's living room is bathed in the soft, flickering glow of the television, where "Cars 2" plays to a nearly dormant audience. The lingering scent of Zane's dinner hangs in the air, mingling with the faint smell of shower steam and the chemical tang of adhesive bandages. On the oversized couch, the ninja have collapsed into a singular, exhausted heap: Kai is curled against the armrest, his spiky hair splayed across the cushion as he breathes in a heavy, dreamless sleep. Cole is pressed against him, his snoring a low, rhythmic rumble that vibrates through the furniture. Jay is wedged between you and Zane, his head heavy on you's shoulder and his legs draped carelessly across Zane's lap, his eyes fighting a losing battle with fatigue. A few feet away, Zane remains perched with a b…