A/N: Nothing to base this off of except when Ben said he didn't dream.
Summary: Because this is just a dream.
Forgiveness.
It's you, isn't it? (She steps forward into the light.)
Yes Ben. It is. (A soft smile.)
Annie... (He moans her name like a painful prayer.)
I've missed you. (Is she telling the truth?)
Annie, I- (She places a finger over his lips.)
You don't need to explain yourself to me, Ben. (His lips are slightly parted and she runs her thumb over them.)
But I need to. (She smiles and sighs.)
No. You don't. (Moving forward she places a small kiss on his lips.)
Please, forgive me... (He whispers into her lips and kisses her back, for she is not what he remembered her to be.)
I already have. (She kisses him with more force and is so tangible and real that she scares him.)
I always loved you. (He wraps his arms around her and holds her close.)
Don't lie, Benjamin. (She pulls away and scowls.)
But it's the only truth I know anymore. (His eyes plead for her acceptance.)
Is it though? (She places her hand over his chest.)
Always. (He kisses her fingers and pulls her back to him.)
I will always love you. (She nearly sings these words into his neck.)
Don't leave me. (His hands are on her waist.)
I have to. (She removes his fingers gently.)
Why? (His eyes widen in fear - fear that he'll lose her again.)
Because this is just a dream.