Shorter than the others, but to the point. (shrug) You guys keep voting for the shorts with the similarly-written styles XD
Midnight
Sometimes her nightmares were brutal and tormenting, but at other times they were desolate and sad. Still, they plagued her mind—memories that belonged to those she absorbed, dreams of torture and darkness. She would scream when she woke up, or she would cry until someone else shook her into reality. Kitty would always be the one to comfort her, but tonight was different. Kitty wasn't there, so she was alone.
The walls were closing in, claws were raking at her legs and tearing at her, accusing her—hurting her—hissing—shrieking—scraping, scraping, scraping. She cried out, hoping someone—anyone—would hear her, save her.
Help me help me help me help me! WAKE ME UP!
He had been asked by Kitty, as favor since she wouldn't be around, to keep an eye on that hurting girl and make sure she would be alright. He watched her struggle, cry, scream, and with his gut wrenching he swept off his coat and sat beside her. He took her into his arms, uttering soothing words in two different languages until she calmed down enough to fall back asleep—fast asleep—with her head on his chest. He stroked her hair, rubbed her back, avoided skin contact.
I'll stay with you, chèr. Don't be afraid.
He's warm, she told herself. So comforting, so strong. His heart slammed against his chest, powerful like a machine—da-thump, da-thump, so comforting, so strong. She loved that sound, letting it rock her to sleep. He stayed with her, observing the shadows of the midnight hour with a threatening glare.
No one will hurt you, chère. I won't let 'em. Don't be afraid.
This time, she dreamt of dancing in wide open plains; the sky pulsing to the sound of a beating heart…
A/N: don't ask why he's in her room. XD
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