I took Ellie shoes off as I laid her down on our bed. She muttered some things but fell back to sleep. John stood in the doorway.
''If you need anything, I'm right across the hall''. He said, quietly.
''Okay''. He left. I pulled the covers back. Ellie rubbed her eyes, ''Dylan''.
''Shh, just lay down''. She settled under the covers. I kissed her forehead, ''Sweet dreams''. Her hair wasn't in a pony tail anymore, it was long and frizzy. She looked beautiful, like an angel. I decided to let her sleep in peace.
I went into the kitchen and grabbed a soda. I sat down at the table, drinking it only in a couple gulps. Ellie walked in & pretty much run into the wall.
''What are you doing''? I asked, crushing my can with my hand. She glanced at me. Her green eyes looked cold and terrified.
''I just didn't want to be alone.'' I stood up and engulfed her in a hug. Ellie stroked her hair with my fingers.
''You're not alone''. ''I'll always be here''. I pulled away, her face was still soft, I caressed her cheek, she gave me a small smile, but I knew she was breaking in the inside.
I hugged her again, as she started to sob. Her body was shaking.
''I was so scared. I thought I was going to die''. I rubbed her back.
''its okay, they're not going to hurt you''.
''How do you know''?
''Because, if they get anywhere near you, they'll get their heads shot off''. I said sternly. She laughed even though she knew I was being serious. But I was glad to hear her laughter. I grabbed her arm and we walked hand & hand into our bedroom.
