"heehee…" The teddy bear creepily smiled at me.
"…no…don't.."
The teddy bear that I once loved starts strangling me.
"..!"
I jolted up, only to find myself beside a peacefully sleeping Garry. I could feel his warm breath on my face as I lie there beside him. I am so glad that I met him in that museum, that very nightmare. He was the only hope and light I could reach for. I snuggled up closer to him. "Garry…"
"Oh? Ib, you're awake?" Garry yawned as he spoke to me.
"…" I was shocked at Garry's sudden reply. "I thought you were still sleeping…"
As Garry gently placed his warm lips on my forehead, he asked worriedly: " Did you have another nightmare again?"
I nodded my head slightly, avoiding his gaze. I didn't want him to worry about me. I hugged him, hoping that he would stop that topic like how he always does.
"..Look, Ib, I think that you should stop avoiding your fear already. It has been four years since we escaped from that nightmare. I'm going to help you overcome your fear for sure this time." – The words that I didn't want to hear came from Garry. I knew I couldn't avoid them anymore but…
It seems like I have no choice but to give into Garry's request. We decided to visit that art gallery once again.