Title: Monster
Prompt #: 046
Word Count: 226
Rating: PG
Characters: Ioki, Booker
Author's Note: Takes place during Swallowed Alive
Harry woke up in the middle of the night. He could hear Booker moving on the top bunk. Harry listened as he made noise in his sleep. It was like whimpering. He slipped out of his bunk. He stood and looked at Booker, making sure he was okay.
Booker rolled over and groaned, muttering something incoherent. Harry debated whether he should wake him or not as he saw the slight gleam of sweat on his face. "No… Stop," Booker whined quietly.
Harry stepped closer and reached a hand to the bed. He gently touched Booker's shoulder. He jerked away in his sleep and let out a cry of pain. "Booker, wake up," Harry whispered harshly, trying to free him from the monster in his head. "Wake up; it's okay."
Booker jolted upright as he was pulled out of the nightmare. He breathed heavily, almost panting, and took a moment to remember where he was. He sighed deeply. Harry was still standing next to him. "I, uh… I'm sorry I woke you," Booker said, a bit hoarse.
"No problem. Are you okay?" Harry asked, still concerned.
"Yeah, I'm fine," he said and lay back down on the pillow. Harry nodded and ducked back into his own bed underneath. As he was falling asleep, Harry heard a shy 'Thank you' from Booker.
"Anytime, man," Harry said sleepily.
