Chapter 9
Comfort
We had changed hotels again. I walked inside and took of the wig and contacts.
"God I hate those things."
"You don't have to wear them anymore. At least not everyday but every once in a while."
I nodded and then went to the window.
"What is it? Did you sense something from him?"
I shook my head.
"That's the thing, I couldn't. That shadow was there again. His emotions seemed unreachable. Then after you told him who you were, I could feel amusement and emotions like that. It was coming from that shadow. Which means the shadow has emotions. It's a person." I said.
He looked thoughtful and felt worried.
"Is this why you've been having nightmares?" he asked.
"How did….."
"Because I know you. Is that shadow the reason for the nightmares?" he repeated.
I sighed and nodded.
"Nyamo…."
He pulled me into his arms and I closed my eyes. I wrapped my arms around his waist and tried to forget. He led me to the bedroom and sat me on the bed.
"Get some sleep. Start fresh tomorrow." he said.
He turned away but I grabbed his hand. He looked back at me curiously.
"Will you stay with me? Please?"
He didn't seem to know what to do so I let him go. I turned onto my side and closed my eyes. They flew back open when I felt him crawl onto the bed. I looked at him with a bit of surprise. He smiled a bit and laid down next to me.
"I'll stay until you fall asleep." he said.
I smiled and nodded.
"Now close your eyes. I'll be right here I promise." he whispered.
I stared into his beautiful eyes. I reached out and grabbed his shirt.
"Nyamo?"
I moved closer and hid my face in his chest. He smelled like fresh laundry. I smiled when I felt his arm wrap around my waist.
"I'll always keep you safe Nyamo. Always and forever." he whispered.
I smiled before I fell off to sleep.
Lawliet's POV
I'd always seen Nyamo as a fearless woman, who could take down anyone around her. Now that I was with her like this, I could see she did have fears. When she fell asleep I tried to go, but she wouldn't let go of me. I smiled softly and decided I would just have to stay with her. She was truly beautiful, inside and out. She had a kind heart and a rebellious personality. Her heart was warm and loving where her eyes looked cold. But I knew her well enough to know her eyes were kind and unique. I'd never seen a Japanese woman with such eyes. She had many piercings and tattoos but each one made her unique. I stroked her cheek and she moved a bit. At first I thought I'd woken her, but she slept on. I smiled and put my arm around her.
"I'm not entirely sure what my feelings for you mean, or where they came from…..but I have no plans to fight them. I really care about you Nyamo. More than I did before. But I'm not going to act on those feelings unless I know you feel the same. I never want to make you uncomfortable or force anything on you. I don't know what the future holds…..but I won't have a future without you." I whispered.
I leaned forward and softly kissed her head.
"I think I'm falling in love with you." I murmured.
She moved and one of her legs wrapped around mine.
There's no possible way out of this without waking her.
"L…"
I looked down and found her still asleep.
Do you feel the same?
I began to wonder if she did.
Nyamo's POV
When I woke up L was still there. And he was actually asleep for once. His arm was around me and his forehead against mine. I smiled and closed my eyes.
So this is what it feels like. To be in the arms of someone you care about.
He moved and pulled me closer to him.
"Nyamo…" he whispered.
"I'm right here." I breathed.
His hand moved up between my shoulders and he held me even tighter. I felt safe in his arms. I could feel his heart beating in his chest and I put my hand over it. The strong beat beneath my fingers made me smile.
"Nyamo…."
My eyes went wide when I felt his emotions wash over me.
He feels the same!
