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Late Night Talk:
*Rose's POV* Why can't I sleep?
Malik.
Why does that name sound so familiar? And why is he so, I don't know, nervous around me?
I look out the window, only to find the storm getting heavier and stronger.
Wonder how long it will last?
I turn on my side and stare at my clock. The bright numbers from my clock tell me it's 12:15. I mumble to myself as I get out of bed.
I headed toward the kitchen for a little snack. I decided to stop by the living room to check on Malik first. I slowly walked in, so I don't disturb him. I found him peacefully sleeping. I turned to leave when I heard something.
"No. Don't go."
I turn back to Malik. I open my mouth to say something, thinking I woke him; but he was still sleeping. I stare at him as he tosses about and mutters different words.
"Malik?"
I lean down next to Malik. He looks scared. I shake him gently.
"Malik."
He's not waking up. He's covered in sweat now.
What on earth are you dreaming, Malik?
*Malik's POV* No.
Don't go.
Rose, please, stay here, don't go.
"That won't be possible."
No!
He's gone!
He has to be!
"Am I Malik?"
"Get out of my head, Ishtar!"
"I wonder.how long will Rose last in this lifetime?"
"Shut up!"
"Perhaps I should go and greet Rose."
"No! Stay away from her!"
"Yes, I think I will. It will be nice to see her face again."
"I won't allow you Ishtar!!!"
I violently shoot awake.
I feel my fist collide with someone's check.
I search for a switch on the lamp closest to me.
Where's the damn switch?
Tell me that was Ishtar I punched.
Tell me I'm still dreaming.
Found it!
I turn on the light only to find Rose on the floor, with a red and bruised check.
"Rose, I.I'm sorry. I.I didn't mean to."
Oh Ra, she must hate me. She must think I'm some horrible monster.
"Malik, I'm."
Before she finishes her sentence I break down into a forceful sob.
*Rose's POV* I've never seen anyone like this.
He completely broke down.
"Malik, I'm fine, really."
He just shakes his head before burying it into his hands.
What should I do?
I just met him, what could I do that won't hurt him more?
Malik mutters something; but it's garbled within his sobs.
I do the only thing I could think of.
I sit on the couch.
"Malik?"
He looks at me, tears still streaming down his face.
I take a deep breath and hug him.
"It's all right Malik. I'm right here. Everything's all right."
*Malik's POV* Rose.
Her touch is so warm, so caring.
I can't help but hug back.
I open my mouth and two words come out.
"Thank you."
I wish I could hold on to you forever.
But I can't.
I'm too dangerous.
As long as Ishtar is alive and inside my mind, I can't even try to get you back.
Rose broke the silence between us.
"Do you want to talk?"
I pull away from Rose, staring into her eyes.
Do I dare tell her?
If she doesn't remember me, is it safe to tell her?
It couldn't hurt, could it?
I might be able to warn her against Ishtar.
"Malik, what were you dreaming about?"
I let out a sigh and make my decision.
"Um.it's sort of difficult to explain. It's a dream I've been having for a while. I.I keep dreaming."
I look at Rose, who's listening with her warm, caring eyes.
She gives my hand a little squeeze, to assure and comfort me.
"I dream about the woman I loved and how my.I guess you'd call him my darker half, killed her."
"I'm sorry, Malik."
"It's OK. I."
"It's OK? Malik, no offense, but you punched me. I don't think you're OK."
"I didn't mean to punch you! I thought you were.him."
"What was she like?"
"What?"
"The one you loved. What was she like?"
"She was a lot like you. Caring, loving, beautiful."
I could see Rose blush.
She's so beautiful; I wish I could stay here with her forever.
"Would you like me to stay with you?" Asks Rose.
I look at her with disbelief and confusion.
"For tonight. You seem shook up, Malik. Maybe being with someone could help. What do you say?"
I nod my head and follow her to her room.
"You don't have to do this for me, Rose."
"I know, but I want to."
We climb into bed and Rose leans her head against me.
I couldn't help but wrap my arms around her.
Maybe there's hope for me yet. Maybe I can get her back.
I drift to sleep with Rose in my arms and hope in my dreams.
Late Night Talk:
*Rose's POV* Why can't I sleep?
Malik.
Why does that name sound so familiar? And why is he so, I don't know, nervous around me?
I look out the window, only to find the storm getting heavier and stronger.
Wonder how long it will last?
I turn on my side and stare at my clock. The bright numbers from my clock tell me it's 12:15. I mumble to myself as I get out of bed.
I headed toward the kitchen for a little snack. I decided to stop by the living room to check on Malik first. I slowly walked in, so I don't disturb him. I found him peacefully sleeping. I turned to leave when I heard something.
"No. Don't go."
I turn back to Malik. I open my mouth to say something, thinking I woke him; but he was still sleeping. I stare at him as he tosses about and mutters different words.
"Malik?"
I lean down next to Malik. He looks scared. I shake him gently.
"Malik."
He's not waking up. He's covered in sweat now.
What on earth are you dreaming, Malik?
*Malik's POV* No.
Don't go.
Rose, please, stay here, don't go.
"That won't be possible."
No!
He's gone!
He has to be!
"Am I Malik?"
"Get out of my head, Ishtar!"
"I wonder.how long will Rose last in this lifetime?"
"Shut up!"
"Perhaps I should go and greet Rose."
"No! Stay away from her!"
"Yes, I think I will. It will be nice to see her face again."
"I won't allow you Ishtar!!!"
I violently shoot awake.
I feel my fist collide with someone's check.
I search for a switch on the lamp closest to me.
Where's the damn switch?
Tell me that was Ishtar I punched.
Tell me I'm still dreaming.
Found it!
I turn on the light only to find Rose on the floor, with a red and bruised check.
"Rose, I.I'm sorry. I.I didn't mean to."
Oh Ra, she must hate me. She must think I'm some horrible monster.
"Malik, I'm."
Before she finishes her sentence I break down into a forceful sob.
*Rose's POV* I've never seen anyone like this.
He completely broke down.
"Malik, I'm fine, really."
He just shakes his head before burying it into his hands.
What should I do?
I just met him, what could I do that won't hurt him more?
Malik mutters something; but it's garbled within his sobs.
I do the only thing I could think of.
I sit on the couch.
"Malik?"
He looks at me, tears still streaming down his face.
I take a deep breath and hug him.
"It's all right Malik. I'm right here. Everything's all right."
*Malik's POV* Rose.
Her touch is so warm, so caring.
I can't help but hug back.
I open my mouth and two words come out.
"Thank you."
I wish I could hold on to you forever.
But I can't.
I'm too dangerous.
As long as Ishtar is alive and inside my mind, I can't even try to get you back.
Rose broke the silence between us.
"Do you want to talk?"
I pull away from Rose, staring into her eyes.
Do I dare tell her?
If she doesn't remember me, is it safe to tell her?
It couldn't hurt, could it?
I might be able to warn her against Ishtar.
"Malik, what were you dreaming about?"
I let out a sigh and make my decision.
"Um.it's sort of difficult to explain. It's a dream I've been having for a while. I.I keep dreaming."
I look at Rose, who's listening with her warm, caring eyes.
She gives my hand a little squeeze, to assure and comfort me.
"I dream about the woman I loved and how my.I guess you'd call him my darker half, killed her."
"I'm sorry, Malik."
"It's OK. I."
"It's OK? Malik, no offense, but you punched me. I don't think you're OK."
"I didn't mean to punch you! I thought you were.him."
"What was she like?"
"What?"
"The one you loved. What was she like?"
"She was a lot like you. Caring, loving, beautiful."
I could see Rose blush.
She's so beautiful; I wish I could stay here with her forever.
"Would you like me to stay with you?" Asks Rose.
I look at her with disbelief and confusion.
"For tonight. You seem shook up, Malik. Maybe being with someone could help. What do you say?"
I nod my head and follow her to her room.
"You don't have to do this for me, Rose."
"I know, but I want to."
We climb into bed and Rose leans her head against me.
I couldn't help but wrap my arms around her.
Maybe there's hope for me yet. Maybe I can get her back.
I drift to sleep with Rose in my arms and hope in my dreams.