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Shal's POV
Screaming I sit up in my bed, quickly. My breath is heavy as I look around my room and start to cry. Curling up, I let my tears out and try to push my fear away. A few moments pass before I hear someone come in. It's Brennan, I can sense him. He must have heard me scream and come to see what was wrong.
He comes over, but I can't look up. I don't want him to see me crying again. "Shalimar, what's wrong?" he asks softly as he sits down next to me and brushes my back. I slowly look up at him, feeling completely helpless.
"Gabriel again?" he asks.
All I can do is nod before I climb into his lap and continue to cry. I wish Gabriel would stop haunting my dreams. He's dead, but I can still feel him creeping around in my mind. Adam said that the dreams will pass, with time, but I'm starting to think he's wrong.
As I sob heavily into Brennan's chest, he pulls me closer and starts whispering to me. I can't quite make out what he's saying because of my crying, but just the sound of his voice is enough to calm me slightly. He starts rocking back and forth, gently cradling me in his arms like a little girl. Normally, I don't like to be babied, but if it means that I can stay in Brennan's arms for a little while longer, safe and secure, then I'll gladly let him baby me.
After a few minutes, I'm calmer and only sobbing softly, but Brennan continues to rock me.
"You, ok?" He asks gently lifting my chin. I nod and rest my head against his shoulder. "Do you want to tell me about this one?" His voice is soft and gentile. He's always ready to listen to me when I need someone to talk to and always ready to just hold me when I don't want to talk. A few minutes pass in silence, as I try to make up my mind. Deciding I do want to talk, I nod my head against his shoulder and whisper, "Yes,"
As I snuggle deeper into Brennan's embrace I get ready to tell him what happened in my dream, though I'm not sure I know how. Taking a deep breath I begin, "He trapped me in an alleyway. For some reason I couldn't use my abilities, it was like I didn't have them. Then it started raining and it got really dark." Even though my head is on his shoulder and I can't see his eyes, I know he's listening intently to every word I say. He's almost the only person who ever listens to me. "I don't like getting wet when I don't have to and I can stand the dark, but that's not the bad part. As Gabriel came closer, the wall behind me moved up, until he was right in front of me and I couldn't do anything about it. He grabbed my wrists and tripped me, before pinning me to the ground."
I can feel it as my body starts to tremble, despite my attempts to stop it. Brennan tightens his grip around me, bringing me closer as I continue. "I couldn't stop him as he undressed me. I tried to scream, but I couldn't and he..." I can't say it. It's to awful. I can feel it as tears burn my eyes and start to pour out. In less that two seconds I'm crying into Brennan's shoulder again.
He pulls me closer and rubs my arms. After a few minutes I'm calm again and almost falling asleep in his arms. It's so comfortable and I feel so safe. "Brennan, will you stay with me tonight?" I ask. He doesn't answer me right away. Suddenly realizing what I had asked I look up and can feel the heat rushing to my cheeks as I blush. I hope I didn't offend him. As I look up though, I find a soft, sweet smile on his lips.
"Of, course," I hear him reply in a soft tone. I gently climb out of his lap and get back into my bed. After only a few more moments I feel the bed dip beside me and strong arms wrap themselves around my body. "Thank you, Brennan, for always being here for me," I say as I snuggle into him and nuzzle my head into his chest.
"I'll always be here for you." A few minutes pass before I feel him lean down and lightly kiss my head. "I love you, Shalimar." He whispers before lying back down and closing his eyes.
My heart skips a beat as those few precious words reach my ears. I've wanted to hear them for so long. I guess he thought I was asleep, but I'm glad I wasn't. Smiling, I lift my head and lean up. I gently press my lips against his and then rest my head on his chest again. "I love you, too." I whisper and I know he hears me, because he tightens his embrace for a moment and smiles. Feeling an incredible peace, I close my eyes and start to drift off in my love's arms.
Well that's it.....just a short little thing. I promise my next story will be longer. I just have to finish it... Ok, hope you enjoyed this. Please review! =D
Shal's POV
Screaming I sit up in my bed, quickly. My breath is heavy as I look around my room and start to cry. Curling up, I let my tears out and try to push my fear away. A few moments pass before I hear someone come in. It's Brennan, I can sense him. He must have heard me scream and come to see what was wrong.
He comes over, but I can't look up. I don't want him to see me crying again. "Shalimar, what's wrong?" he asks softly as he sits down next to me and brushes my back. I slowly look up at him, feeling completely helpless.
"Gabriel again?" he asks.
All I can do is nod before I climb into his lap and continue to cry. I wish Gabriel would stop haunting my dreams. He's dead, but I can still feel him creeping around in my mind. Adam said that the dreams will pass, with time, but I'm starting to think he's wrong.
As I sob heavily into Brennan's chest, he pulls me closer and starts whispering to me. I can't quite make out what he's saying because of my crying, but just the sound of his voice is enough to calm me slightly. He starts rocking back and forth, gently cradling me in his arms like a little girl. Normally, I don't like to be babied, but if it means that I can stay in Brennan's arms for a little while longer, safe and secure, then I'll gladly let him baby me.
After a few minutes, I'm calmer and only sobbing softly, but Brennan continues to rock me.
"You, ok?" He asks gently lifting my chin. I nod and rest my head against his shoulder. "Do you want to tell me about this one?" His voice is soft and gentile. He's always ready to listen to me when I need someone to talk to and always ready to just hold me when I don't want to talk. A few minutes pass in silence, as I try to make up my mind. Deciding I do want to talk, I nod my head against his shoulder and whisper, "Yes,"
As I snuggle deeper into Brennan's embrace I get ready to tell him what happened in my dream, though I'm not sure I know how. Taking a deep breath I begin, "He trapped me in an alleyway. For some reason I couldn't use my abilities, it was like I didn't have them. Then it started raining and it got really dark." Even though my head is on his shoulder and I can't see his eyes, I know he's listening intently to every word I say. He's almost the only person who ever listens to me. "I don't like getting wet when I don't have to and I can stand the dark, but that's not the bad part. As Gabriel came closer, the wall behind me moved up, until he was right in front of me and I couldn't do anything about it. He grabbed my wrists and tripped me, before pinning me to the ground."
I can feel it as my body starts to tremble, despite my attempts to stop it. Brennan tightens his grip around me, bringing me closer as I continue. "I couldn't stop him as he undressed me. I tried to scream, but I couldn't and he..." I can't say it. It's to awful. I can feel it as tears burn my eyes and start to pour out. In less that two seconds I'm crying into Brennan's shoulder again.
He pulls me closer and rubs my arms. After a few minutes I'm calm again and almost falling asleep in his arms. It's so comfortable and I feel so safe. "Brennan, will you stay with me tonight?" I ask. He doesn't answer me right away. Suddenly realizing what I had asked I look up and can feel the heat rushing to my cheeks as I blush. I hope I didn't offend him. As I look up though, I find a soft, sweet smile on his lips.
"Of, course," I hear him reply in a soft tone. I gently climb out of his lap and get back into my bed. After only a few more moments I feel the bed dip beside me and strong arms wrap themselves around my body. "Thank you, Brennan, for always being here for me," I say as I snuggle into him and nuzzle my head into his chest.
"I'll always be here for you." A few minutes pass before I feel him lean down and lightly kiss my head. "I love you, Shalimar." He whispers before lying back down and closing his eyes.
My heart skips a beat as those few precious words reach my ears. I've wanted to hear them for so long. I guess he thought I was asleep, but I'm glad I wasn't. Smiling, I lift my head and lean up. I gently press my lips against his and then rest my head on his chest again. "I love you, too." I whisper and I know he hears me, because he tightens his embrace for a moment and smiles. Feeling an incredible peace, I close my eyes and start to drift off in my love's arms.
Well that's it.....just a short little thing. I promise my next story will be longer. I just have to finish it... Ok, hope you enjoyed this. Please review! =D