[............... Smiles, softly, and nods his head] I know.
[Lifts his hands, brushing his hair back and leaning in, kissing his forehead before settling back down on the pillow with a sigh, closing his eyes, since he is actually rather tired, distractions aside]
[Takes his hand with his, curling their fingers together and lifting his hand up so he can kiss Merlin's knuckles briefly, murmuring a quiet 'love you' before he breathes out, settling in to nap]