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The Lyric Inspired Drabble Challenge - I woke up in tears with you by my side - Like I'm Gonna Lose You by Meghan Trainor
100 Ways to Say I Love You - 41. Go back to sleep.
Proof Of Life
He's running, trying harder than he's ever tried in his life, to get there in time, to beat the bullet, but there's so much blood and eyes are glazing and tears are falling and he's shouting but he can't help because he never reaches him no matter how hard he runs no matter how fast or far and it's right there and he can't, he's no going to make it and -
John woke with a gasp, his breathing hard and uneven as the nightmare flashed in front of his eyes. His cheeks are wet, and he is hot, too hot.
"Nightmare?"
The voice is rough with sleep, yet it's the most beautiful voice John's ever heard because it's proof of life and it's just what he needed. The trembling in his hands calmed a little, and he turned his head to look at his partner.
"Hmm. I'm fine. Go back to sleep."
A scoff before a hand reached out, wrapping over John's waist and pulling him closer.
"Do you want to talk about it?"
John shook his head. The last thing he wanted to do was relive the horrors of his dreams, especially when the subject of them was here, wrapped around him, breathing perfectly and warm to the touch.
Lips pressed to his temple. "Settle down, John. We're fine, we're here. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere."
John pushed his face into the willing neck, inhaling the comforting scent as he calmed down.
"I love you, Mycroft," he murmured, smiling lightly when another kiss was pressed to his hairline.
"I love you too, John."