2nd night
Takashi Morinozuka
I can't explain it, I just knew it.
My subconscious woke me up, and a little confused, I stayed there, lying with my eyes open, staring at the ceiling. That's when I realized why I was awake: you were trembling, talking in your sleep, groaning. Seemed to me you were probably having a nightmare.
Without losing a second, I sat up, and gently pulled your arm. I surrounded your soft and fragile body with mine, and I kept you close to me, listening as you groaned more and more. The groans immediately turned into muffed screaming, until finally you couldn't hold it anymore, and with a couple of tears sliding down your rosy cheeks, you woke up.
I couldn't help but hold to you even closer, tighter.
You hid your head in my chest, and cried uncontrollably. I assume the nightmare must've been really terrifying for you to be so scared. Your desperation and shivering made me uneasy, especially since there's nothing that I hate more, than to see you cry.
I said nothing. I supposed that in that moment, there would be no words that could help me to calm you down. Also because I am not a talkative person, I'm more of actions. And my actions that night told me it was my duty to hold you and protect you.
"I'm fine" was the first thing you said to me, as you tried to push me aside. I didn't need to see your face to know that you were probably smiling, trying to appear stronger than you actually felt.
But I didn't let you go. I hoped you could understand that with me, you could show your vulnerable side, and if you needed a shoulder to cry on, you would always have me.
"My dear..." was the first thing I said. With that simple expression that showed you my love and affection, you trembled again. Your attempts to push me away and pretend that everything was all right, fell apart, and you let me hug you once again.
"I had a nightmare" you said as you grabbed the front of my shirt, clinging desperately to me. "But... I don't remember exactly what it was about"
"In that case, don't remember it" I finally said.
We stayed like that. You were still sobbing, and so I whispered a quiet song in your ear, while caressing your back. You are the only person I would do these things for.
While I was still hugging you, I tried to think of what else to do to calm you down.
But it seemed there would be no need for it.
Your breathing came back to normal, the sobs had finally stopped, and your grip had loosened.
"I think I feel better already" you said, trying to get away from me again.
This time I didn't stop you, and so I could see your beautiful face as you smiled again. But let me say, I know you perfectly; I know that smile had a more deep meaning: you didn't want me to worry, you just wanted me to go back to sleep. You were worrying about me, although you also had a long day ahead.
Out of respect for your own strength, I thought the best would be for you to not see that I was still worried. That's why, the moment you lied back into bed, I even covered you up with the blankets. You must never know that my concern for you is more important than my concern for myself. So, not only did I lay back too, but I made sure to stay very close to you, enough to pull your arm once again, and make you rest on my chest.
It was better for both of us to sleep like that, tonight.
Hi once again!
This time it's Mori's turn, so I hope this one shot reflects his personality quite good. He's (as I say above) more of actions rather than words, but took the liberty to call "us" "my dear" since I assume he's romantic like that (?)
Anyway, hope you liked this chapter, and leave me a review, follow or favorite, so to know if you're liking them or not; tell me my mistakes and what should I do to correct them. Remember I'm practicing my english X)
See you next chapter; it will be Honey's turn :D
XOXO, Ribonette.
