Prompt from Boris Yeltsin: Emily takes care of Alison after having a nightmare of her being buried alive.
It was a strange fear. Being buried alive. At first, Emily didn't think much of it when Alison told her, but now she was really worried and concerned for her girlfriend because at four am, her girl was thrusting and turning in bed.
It wasn't the first time this has happened, and Emily didn't mind the wake ups but she was seriously scared for Alison.
"Help..." Alison murmured in her sleep. It was a soft plea, but it was enough to awaken Emily. "Please, stop!" Alison grew louder and Emily became alert.
The brunette rolled over to turn on the lamp that sat on the bedside table, before turning to see Alison in a serious nightmare.
"Alison, wake up." Emily says, her voice still croaky. She turns to Alison, cupping her cheek only to realise how sweaty she was. "Ali, it's just a dream." Emily says louder, to bring Alison out of her dream.
The blonde begins to cough and Emily grabs onto her shoulders and shakes her gently. "Alison, please." The brunette pleads. Before she even considers slapping her girlfriend awake, the blonde gasps before she opens her eyes which were filled with terror.
"Hey, hey. It was just a dream. I'm right here." Emily says as she runs her fingers through the blonde's sweaty hair, knowing the gesture calms her down.
"I- I'm sorry." Alison croaks into the swimmer's neck.
"No, Alison it's not a problem." Emily says as she wraps her arms around her and hugs her tightly. "Do you want to talk about it?" Emily asks. "Is it the same dream?"
Alison nods, her teary blue eyes showing nothing but fear. "Someone buried me again." She mumbled. "I screamed for help, but no one heard me. I felt dirt in my lungs and it was- It was horrible, Em." Alison begins the sob and it hurts Emily to see her so vulnerable.
"It's just a dream. I promise I won't let that happen." Emily says as she plants a kiss on her forehead. "Do you want to go back to sleep? Or watch a movie?" Emily suggests.
"I'm tired, let's sleep." Alison yawns as she turns over to the side. Emily turns off the night light and wraps her arm protectively over Alison's torso and nuzzles into her strawberry scented hair. Alison sighs contently, as Emily begins to hum soft tunes eventually putting them both to a good night's sleep.