Chapter 7 Just a Dream?

Seth lay down in his bed for the first time in a week. He had been out patrolling or at the hospital most nights lately. He was happy to have Sofie awake and perfectly healthy but it was taking away any time he had to sleep. He figured right now he could get in a few hours then go to the hospital for Sofie's last night there.

He woke up feeling perfectly refreshed. He sat up and saw a girl with blond pigtails with gorgeous child like blue eyes. She wore a sweet blue dress.

"Sofie?" He looked at her.

"Good morning sleepy head." She smiled.

"Hi, um am I dreaming?" He asked, staring at her.

She laughed. "No, you're awake. For the first time in almost two days! I didn't know someone could sleep that long. Of course, Sam told me you've been patrolling every night for a week."

"Patrolling?" His eyes widened. "Sam told you?"

"Sure, I don't see the big deal. It's not all that bad, sounds tiring but it's a good deed. Your mom must be proud."

He blinked. "Um, yeah. What all did Sam tell you?"

"He said you guys acted like a sort of police for the Rez. You patrol the woods to make sure no one is getting into trouble. I mean, I heard before I left about Sam and that guy dealing drugs but I never really believed it. I guess I believed the lies too easily, can you forgive me?" She sat down in his desk chair.

"Yeah, of course." He blinked.

"I don't enjoy the fact that you are putting yourself in danger, but if it's what you need to do: go for it." She smiled.

"Right." He stood up, a wet washcloth falling off his head.

"You were running a fever." She stood up and took it. "I thought you might be sick."

"No, just naturally hot." He muttered.

"Yeah, you are." He raised his eyebrows. "Your temperature. It was always high before your dad passed too."

"So, I fall asleep and you become the Sofie I remember? Are you sure I'm not dreaming?"

She punched his arm. "Shut up. I will leave you know."

"No!" He said, grabbing her hand.

Her eyes got wide as she stared at him. "I won't."