Obviously I don't own anything, we all know that Louisa May Alcott created these two wonderful characters a long time ago...but she didn't ship them like I do, unfortunately.
The heavy rain was beating on the bedroom's windows ; the wind was howling menacingly, and showing no mercy on the old elm's branches . Jo woke up with a start, but not because of the noise of the winter storm outside . She turned towards the man sleeping peacefully next to her, unaware of both her inner turmoil and the tempest that was blustering outside .
" Teddy...Teddy..." she whispered, while tapping him on his shoulder. He didn't give any sign of consciousness : he simply snored a little louder and turned. Jo decided to use more forceful methods .
" Teddy !" she shouted, and Laurie Laurence awoke, startled and a little frightened, he had to admit .
" Jo ! What happened ? Are you ok ? Is- is it the baby ? Is he alright ? " he asked frantically .
Jo rubbed her protruding abdomen . " We are fine, Teddy...it's just..."
" Just what ?"
" I had a nightmare " Jo confessed . She usually didn't dream : her sleep had always been calm and heavy , but this time, this dream really confused her .
" About what " Laurie inquired, a hint of worry in his voice .
" It was the strangest dream I've ever had...it upsets me" her voice quivered, while admitting her apprehension .
Teddy motioned to her to lie back and put her head on his chest; when she accomplished , he started to slowly caress her hair . " Tell me " he encouraged his wife .
" It was about you and me, when we were younger...I dreamt you didn't follow me to New York after I rejected your first marriage proposal - instead you went to Europe, and there you found Amy ,and then..." Jo stopped.
"Then..."
" You married her , Teddy ! You married Amy !"
Teddy couldn't control his laughter ." Amy and I ? Married ? Oh, but it's hilarious ! I can't wait to tell this story to Fred tomorrow !"
" Stop mocking me ! It seemed so real, it frightened me ! It was dreadful, I had lost you..." Jo muttered , but her husband interrupted her .
" Oh Jo dear...it was only a bad dream - I'm here, I will always be . There's no need to worry "
" Have I told you today how much I love you, Mr Laurence ? "
" Hmmm...maybe, but it doesn't hurt to hear it again...and now back to sleep, my lovely Mrs Laurence "
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