setting a mind to sleep ...

"don't roll over," she said softly as i scooted up next to her warm body.

"am i going to crush you?"

"i just need to crawl up behind your back tonight. sometimes i feel like this is all i really need from you. put your body in front of me for protection, and don't crush me."

"then what is everything else for?"

"you. don't ask stupid questions, just close your eyes and set your mind to sleep."