(( I actually wrote this one a few weeks ago... I don't know why I didn't upload it, here. but I hope you enjoy!))

Serah turned in her chair slightly, peeking behind her across the room. She had been a little behind grading her students papers, so she was still up sitting at her desk finishing them off when her ears picked up movement behind her. Noel had fallen asleep a few hours ago so for the most part the entire room had been silent except for her turning pages or writing things down.

She glanced over at their bed, wondering if he'd somehow woken up. "Noel?" she called quietly, and waited a moment for a response. None was given, however the boy seemed to roll over and face away from her.

Serah smiled lightly, shaking her head. "Sorry I'll be done in a bit." She whispered again, figuring the light from her lamp was bothering him.

She turned back to her papers, and managed to get through another two or three before she heard him moving around again. This wouldn't have been a big deal, if she hadn't been used to sleeping beside him by now. He wasn't generally the kind of person that moved a lot in his sleep. She kind of figured it was his body's way of compensating for how much he didn't stop moving while he was awake. Something was up.

Serah set down her things, and got up from her desk, still peering over the bed. "Noel, are you alright?" She called to him again. He still didn't answer again, which was a bit worrisome. Serah sighed and crawled onto the bed, sitting next to him. She looked him over closer and sighed. Noel wasn't awake, but he did look rather pained via his expression, and the way his fingers where dug into the blankets.

Serah laid her hand she wasn't using for support on top if his and held it lightly.

"It'll be ok Noel" She whispered calmly to him. She knew in some people could hear and understand voices outside ones created in their own heads while they slept, so she figured it was worth a shot to try. She'd never had to do this before, usually it was Noel trying to calm her down from nightmares.

It seemed to be working though. Serah had been gently rubbing her thumb against his hand, and she could feel his grip become looser and more relaxed. Speaking to him also seemed to be helping a great deal.

Serah leaned over and lightly kissed his head. "See? You're alright." She smiled softly, and started to moved to get back to her desk.

Noel however groaned and rolled over, wrapping his arms tightly around her waist.

"H-hey." Serah couldn't help but be a little amused, though now she was kind of stuck. "Noel I need to get back to work…" She giggled lightly, and tried to move his arms away from her. That wasn't working to well. "Ugh. You're even stronger then me when you're sleeping." She said a little irritated.

Serah sighed, looking around. Not much she could really do if he wouldn't let go. "What's going on with you…" She asked, lightly running her fingers through his hair.

A little while later Noel stirred again, but this time, opened his eyes to look around.

"Serah?" He let her go, and lifted himself to sit up. "Something wrong?" He asked sleepily.

Serah shook her head and smiled. "No. Nothing's wrong."

He looked at her a little confused. "Then why are you just sitting here?"

Serah let out a giggle. "Well I was trapped till you sat up~. I had been trying to comfort you 'cause you seemed to be having a bad dream, but when I went to get up and get back to work you clung onto me."

Noel let out a small chuckle. "Sorry." He then leaned over to hug her. "Thank you though. I'm pretty sure you did help."

"What were you dreaming about?" She asked, hugging him back. "I don't think I've ever seen you look so upset…"

Noel shook his head. "It was nothing, don't worry about it." He smiled at her. "How much more work do you have to do?" He asked.

Serah sighed; aware he was trying to change the subject. "Not very much, but I do need to get it done."

"Alright." Noel yawned. "Don't stay up too much later Serah. You need your sleep too."

She smiled. "I know it'll be like another half hour or something, then I'll get in bed."

Noel nodded, and leaned in to kiss her. "Love you."

Serah kissed him back happily. "Love you too. And sweet dreams this time~" She teased.

"Hopefully, it's not like I enjoy having nightmares." He smiled back at her, then laid back down so she could get back to work.

She had estimated her time just about right, she'd finished all of her grading within the next forty minutes at least. Serah got up and changed into pajamas, and then crawled back into bed. Noel was fast asleep again, but this time didn't seem to be having any sort of nightmare. Serah smiled at his sleeping face, and curled herself up next to him.

"Goodnight." She whispered before closing her eyes.

She smiled again when she felt Noel's arm snake its way over her side and pull her closer. That was ok with her.