Good morning my lovelies. I hope y'all haven't abandoned me. I seriously haven't updated in forever… I need to get back to it now that I have my laptop again and school is almost out.

This is called Sweet Dreams after the song by Hollywood Undead. I thought it was fit with the plot I have for this story. It's not meant to be a happy plot, either. I have plans. They might change. But right now, this is where I feel like going with it.

Anyway, this I just found in my paper archive so I typed it up and decided to post. I hope y'all like.

Disclaimer: We've established this already, haven't we?

Chloe was running. From what, I didn't know. She was screaming in terror, too. I called out to her and she screamed louder.

What was up with her…?

The scene changed suddenly and it was me hovering over her dead body, my eyes cold. Blood covered my clothes. Chloe's body was ravaged, barely breathing.

A choked whisper escaped her lips.

"Why?" it came again.

Why…?

I snapped out of the bed, and ended up on the other side of the room in seconds. The same nightmare had been haunting me since we got here. It was always the same; Chloe running from me, then her dead body in my arms after I killed her.

What did I do to be cursed with these images? It was hard enough knowing that Chloe was Simon's girl, that I would never get my mate. But it was her choice. I will only love her, but she could leave me; hurt me.

I looked for the glowing red numbers of the alarm clock. 2:45 A.M. Shit. Simon was still sleeping and would wake up if I stayed, tossing and turning.

So I went for a run. I grabbed my sweater and shoes on the way out, slipping them on at the porch steps. Then I started running toward the woods at a brisk jog, but stopping halfway toward my destination.

I heard something come from the safe house. "Derek?" the voice from earlier, and from my nightmare, said. A door creaked after.

"Derek?" the voice called again, footsteps following in a pacing pattern.

The footsteps trailed down the stairs and stopped in the kitchen. Going back, I ran to meet the beauty inside.

Leaving my hoodie and shoes in the hall, I quickly went to the kitchen. As I entered the room, she turned around breathing a, "there you are," to herself.

"What are you doing up?" I asked, voice gruff.

"I— I was looking for you. I had another nightmare…" she said, looking down and studying her feet.

In a rush, I was there, pulling her in my arms bridal style, carrying her to the couch. For a brief moment, she started to stammer my name, but realized what was happening and leaned her head on my chest until we got where I wanted.

Laying her gently on the couch, I sat on the floor by her. "What was it about, Chloe?" I questioned.

She shuddered as she gave her answer. "I was running. And screaming. Liam was chasing me And you called out to me. I screamed again because Liam had come up behind you. He knocked you out.

"Then Liam came closer to me. He did things. And then attacked me, beating me to a bloody pulp.

"The scene changed and you were trying to get me up. But then… then I blacked out. After that, I saw you, covered in blood, eyes cold. You ran at Liam in rage. You died Derek. You died."

She was crying now. I pulled her into my arms and held her until the tears subsided.

"S-sorry," she mumbled, rubbing her eyes.

"For what?" I asked, confusion lacing my tone.

"I've been sitting her crying and you probably want to sleep or something."

"I don't mind. Do you want to go back to bed?"

"Uh-uh. I'm afraid the nightmare will come back."

"Okay."

I pulled her back against my chest and crawled up on the couch, rubbing circles on her back. Not soon after she was asleep, causing my mind to wander.

Chloe and I were sharing the same dream… I wanted to wake her up so badly and tell her, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. She had just fallen asleep again. So I settled for waiting.

Thanks for reading! I love y'all! And I love reviews. Annons are welcome. If you have an idea, let me know. I might be able to work it in here. Or, I can try and work it into Loved and Lost before I finish it up. Thanks again!