"Shh, it's alright, I've got you. You're safe now," Maya softly whispered in Riley ear.

Riley was clinging tightly to Maya and crying. She kept having terrible nightmares, and this one was the worst yet.

Maya pressed her lips to Riley's forehead and kissed it softly, trying to help Riley calm down.

Riley leaned into Maya's touch as she continued to cry.

"It's going to be okay, I've got you."

Riley wrapped her arms around Maya's waist and got even closer.

Maya rested her chin on top of her head and sighed, wishing that her friend didn't have to go through this again.

Riley whimpered as she cried into her neck.

Maya couldn't take it. She hated seeing her best friend cry but there was nothing she could do but to be there for her. She kissed the top of her head and repeated, "I've got you, I'm right here."

"It... was... you... I-I couldn't..."

"Shh, it's alright, Riley," Maya soothed.

"You died..."

"But I didn't, I'm right here."

Riley moved out from under Maya's chin and placed both her hands on Maya's face as if she was trying to see if she was real or not.

Maya smiled and touched her forehead to Riley's.

Riley suddenly grinned. "Maya, you're real! I love you, Peaches!"

Maya's smile widened. "I love you too, Riles. I'll always be there for you."

Riley could still feel tears running down her face, but she was sucked back into reality. Maya was here, alive and well; here for her when she needed it. Riley kissed Maya's cheek then her forehead, very happy that it was all just a dream.

Maya laughed as Riley placed a couple of kisses on her face. "You should probably stay close to me tonight, I don't want you to have any more nightmares."

Riley nodded and teased, "I was going to do that anyway."

Maya laughed and hugged Riley closer.

Riley immediately hugged Maya back, sighing softly.

Maya kissed her cheek and whispered, "'Goodnight, Riles, I love you."

Riley smiled. "Love you too. G'night." Riley tried to sleep, she really did, but everytime she closed her eyes she saw the nightmare again.

Maya could feel Riley moving restlessly. "It's alright, Riley," she softly comforted.

"I don't know if I can sleep..."

Maya sighed and sat up.

Riley followed her lead, but she was confused. What was she doing?

Maya pulled Riley into a hug and whispered, "Sure you can, because I'm here to protect you." Riley raised an eyebrow. "If you want to sleep, why are you sitting up?"

Maya smiled. "So I can comfort you better. I know that you won't sleep if you're scared." Maya pulled back from the hug and softly kissed her temple, then she started to hum.

Riley leaned into her shoulder. "Are you always gonna be there for me, Maya?"

"Forever; I'll always be there for you," Maya whispered in her ear.

Riley smiled and lovingly kissed Maya's cheek. "Same goes for you." They stayed in an embrace for a while, Maya continuously running her fingers through Riley's hair, until Riley yawned.

"Looks who's tired," Maya teased.

Riley shook her head. "No I'm not!" she protested, only to start yawning again.

Maya laughed. "We need to sleep now, it's late."

Riley finally nodded and cuddled into her. "Goodnight... again.

Maya smiled. "Goodnight." And luckily for both of them, they sleep through the rest of the night without much trouble.