A/N: I would like to credit the idea/inspiration from my friend, Rach. Just a few sentences and inspiration struck me, thanks to her!
I wandered into the kitchen, the smell of blueberry muffins already filling the air. I smiled as I inhaled the aroma, grabbing a potholder as I hear a 'ding' from the small egg timer. Twisting the knobs to turn off the oven, I bent down opening the door and pulled out the muffin tin and kicked it shut while setting the hot tin on the stovetop. I felt a pair of warm arms wrap themselves around my waist tightly while a low, husky "I love you," was whispered in my ear I heard a low husky "I love you." in my ear. I turned and gazed up into the eyes of my lover; he smiled down at me and started kissing my scars softly. Capturing his lips into mine, I wrapped my arms around his neck and deepened the kiss. He pulled away slightly, looking tired.
"How was patrol, Sam?" I asked him.
He sighed deeply, sounding exhaused. "We think we found a new leech...but he ran over the treaty line before we could catch him."
"Oh..." I furrowed my brow line in worry.
Sam smiled again and reached behind me for a muffin. "Ow...ow..." He muttered, juggling it from one hand to another.
"Sam! You're supposed to let them cool first!" I giggled as he took a big bite.
"But Emmy, they're the best when they're hot." He grinned at me.
I laughed softly and turned to open a window partway. I stared out at the darkening sky, the blue gradually blend down into purple, the sun blazing a bright red as it disappeared slowly into the horizon. Looking up further at the sky, I could already see the first star glimmering. The North Star, pulsating brightly against the deep blue. Suddenly, a slight flash of white caught my eye, in the far right near the woods, I squinted, trying to make out the figure. Then it disappeared, sending cold chills down my back, my mind must have been playing tricks on me. I shook my head, closing the window shut.
Walking into the bedroom, I saw Sam already snoring gently on our bed. I stripped out of my clothes and slipped on a night shirt and shorts. Getting under the covers, Sam flinched a little as he moved one arm across my waist, pulling me against him. I smiled, drifting off into sleep with my back resting against his warm chest.
I awoke, laying on a bed. I looked up at the sky, tall thin pine trees encircling me. I lifted myself by one elbow to take in my whole surrounding. My eyes widened when I saw a tall figure standing in front of me. Only a few feet away, his skin was very fair, dark brown hair and deep black eyes.
"Em! Emily! Wake up!" I felt gentle hands shaking me, I jolted awake.
Sam was looking down at me, worry in his eyes, I closed my eyes again and took a deep breath. Just another dream, I kept having those recurring ones, the mysterious man kept appearing in my nightmares.
"Another nightmare, Em?" Sam asked.
"Yeah..." I was still shaking a little, drenched in cold sweat.
Sam pulled me to his chest, wrapping his arms around me tightly and kissed the top of my head.
"Wish I could protect you from them..." He sighed
I craned my neck to look up at him and smiled, kissing him.
"They're just dreams, Sam, they mean nothing."