"Molly..."
His voice echoed all around my land of dreams. It was deep and strong, yet gentle and comforting. The air was thick with mist, pink wispy clouds, and the occasional dusty sunbeam filtering through.
Nephrite has been gone for many months now, killed off by his so-called "alliances" in that evil race he used to belong to. They're such animals... It makes me sick to my stomach simply thinking about it. Though it's been a long time to deal with his absence, it hasn't subsided. It seems like our relationship, if you could even call it that, was quick, like blowing out birthday candles.
"Molly..."
I heard it again, but this time, closer. It echoed inside my head and I turned in all directions, trying to find the source of his voice.
"Molly..."
It was so close this time, I could hear the rasping of his breath.
Immediately, I sat upright in bed; slamming my clammy fists down on the sheets. My nightgown was sticking to my damp chest, and my bangs were flat against my forehead. It was still late night, and the moon was huge against the vast, black sky.
"Molly..." I heard it again, but this time, I wasn't dreaming.
"Nephrite, please... Why are you teasing me like this!? I don't want to be taunted by your presence if I can't really have you!" I wailed, clenching the satin sheets in my achy fists.
"Molly, just look at me..."
The voice was coming from the silky summertime curtains shielding the sliding glass doors to my patio. Against the light of the moon, I saw a huge, strong silhouette, still as a grave. I peeled back the covers and stole out of bed, my legs overtaken by the feelings of pins and needles. My eyes welled up with tears, and I dropped to my knees at his feet. Wrapping my arms around his legs, I nuzzled my cheek against the soft material of his uniform.
"Nephrite, please don't ever leave me again... Don't go, please..." I babbled, the tears staining his clothes.
He slowly sank to the floor, and I felt his hair brush against my arm. Nephrite rested his hands on my back, and I wrapped my arms tighter around him than I ever embraced another.
"Never." he breathed.
"God, please don't let that be another lie..."