Annie sat up quickly, with sweat pouring down her face. She remembered her dream- oh what a horrible dream!!!
She remembered, more importantly, the day she dreamt about. She and Jack had been playing tag with Fi, Carey and Clu. They were all so young! Jack had been "it" and Clu was at the safety spot (the place where, if standing there, you could not be tagged). He was trying to save her from being tagged. Clu always seemed to be around when she was in trouble. Just in time to rescue her. Annie smiled, just as Clu ran into the room.
"Annie??"
'Speak of the devil' Annie thought, smiling inside. "Yes, Clu?"
"Are you okay?"
"Why wouldn't I be?" Annie asked, trying not to laugh
"I...I heard you scream...I was worried...." Clu trailed off
"What time is it?" Annie wondered aloud, looking at the digital clock next to her. It was 1:00 am." Oh my god, Clu, what are you doin' up?"
"I woke up when I heard you scream...I was worried."
Annie smiled. "Come over here, goof!" She said, grabbing his arm and pulling him down next to her, forcing him to lie down next to her. In no time at all, they were snuggled close together, safe and sound in the unknowing arms of potential true love.
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"Clu? Annie?" Jack said, entering Annie's room. He looked at the bed and saw them nestled together, and saw anger flash before his eyes. He turned swiftly and slammed the door. Annie turned, but didn't wake. Clu jumped up instinctively, and ran to the door. He stopped, and looked back at Annie, sleeping soundly, knowing he could never hurt her. He wished he could tell her what he knew, but he also knew that Jack would have to be the one. 'In due time, Annie, my love. In due time, you'll know it all. He'll come around.' And with that last thought, Clu opened the door and ran down stairs, ready for the confrontation with Jack.