I feel someone's arms around me, which is impossible because-
"Sally, wake up," I hear a whisper.
It's Aidan's husky voice at, i look over, 3 am. His hands find their way under the covers and he's now on top of me wrapping the blanket around us. I shiver, mostly because of him... his proximity to me is still unnerving after all this time. But I guess it is cold.
"Aidan?" I whisper back because there's nothing really else to say.
Besides he feels in some way, right, here with me now. He's gazing into my eyes pleading.
"Please," he moves his face to my neck and kisses his way up to my face. My heart starts to beat faster, and i hope this isn't a dream. I think he's going to kiss my lips, while we breathe together.
"Aidan, what's wrong?" I mumble, nervous at how his eyes looked so... Scared. He moves back to look at me. He appears visibly relieved.
"I just- i can't sleep. I'm having nightmares."
"Again?"
He looks shocked.
"I uh, hear you scream sometimes. More so when i was a ghost." He grimaces, eyes looking anywhere but at my face.
His arms stiffen, but this time I move my arms around his neck. He relaxes.
"Just one night. Please."
I nod, kissing his temple this time and clutching him close.
"Anytime, okay. I will be here."
And soon his heartbeat slows and he falls asleep within minutes. I watch the rise and fall of his chest for a minute before I close my eyes