After Tiger was asleep, Stella went to check on Hammy.
She tiptoed over to where he was sleeping, and heard him talking in his sleep.
"I love you, Stella. Don't leave me!"
Stella felt her heart ache.
She sat down next to him, and gently shook him awake.
"I won't, Hammy."
Hammy's eyes opened, and he looked up at Stella.
"You won't?"
"Of course not."
Hammy wrapped his arms around Stella.
"Thank you."
Stella smiled at him, and kissed his forehead.
"You're welcome, Hammy."
Hammy leaned his head up against Stella's, surprising her.
"I love you, Stella."
"I know, Hammy."
Hammy looked into her eyes, and Stella saw fear in his eyes.
Hammy kissed her gently, and Stella returned it.
They made love, and layed in each other's arms.
"What are you afraid of, Hammy?"
Hammy was asleep.
Stella went to sleep, too.
After Stella went to sleep, Hammy said under his breath:
"Of me..."
Tears formed in his eys...