Chapter 10 - Spring dream
It was dark, completely dark, you had your knees to your chest, could hear voices whispering around you, mostly Jacks and your parents.
I will never love you...
You disgust me...
Your a disgrace to the family...
You covered your ears, trying to block the voices out, eyes shut tight hoping they will go away, but it was no use.
It was a nightmare. you would have to wait until you wake up, that is, if you were going wake up.
Pitch had control of your mind, he can stop the nightmare when he chooses, but you doubt it will end anytime soon.
You know that this is just a nightmare, but the words Jack and your parents are saying are still hurting you.
What if this is what Jack really thinks about you?
No, no, he wouldn't think about you like that, would he?
You couldn't take it anymore, you stand up, uncover your ears, and open your eyes, pitch standing before you, smirking.
"LEAVE ME ALONE!"
Pitch didn't move, still smirking at you, silver-orange orbs looking at you with triumph.
"I'm afraid i cant do that, not until you join me"
You glared at him
"Why do you need me?! i'm only an ordinary teenager..." you looked down, not wanting to look at him. Pitch chuckled, walking up you with his hands behind his back, he placed one of his cold, pale gray hands under your chin and tilted your head upwards, making you look at him.
"Your much more than that."
You edge away from his touch, stepping back cautiously.
What does he mean by that?
Before you have time to ask, you see a golden sand seeping through the dark floor, Pitch's expression becomes alarmed.
"NO!" He shouts, making you jump.
You touch the golden sand with your feet. It has a soft, warm texture.
A dream.
You smirk, looking at pitch triumphantly.
"Whats wrong? afraid of a little dream?"
Pitch glares at you, not liking the fact your not afraid anymore.
"Ill be back" is the last thing you hear before golden sand envelops you and you fall onto a familiar cold, hard pond.
You get up, managing not to slip, you rub the bottom of your back and groan slightly.
"I thought this was supposed to be a dream?" you say to nobody in particular.
"It can be whatever you want it to be." Your eyes widen slightly and you turn towards the voice.
There stands Jack, at the edge of the pond, leaning on his staff, smirking at you.
"What are you doing here?" You ask, crossing your arms and leaning on your left leg.
"Oh come on, this is your dream, you must know why i'm here." He walks up to you, spin dells of intricate frost sprouting wherever he placed his feet. He stops, a mere few inches away from you.
You think for a moment, then it comes to you.
You look up at Jack, your eyes on his.
"But i thought you hated me?" He chuckles, looking at you care. He strokes your cheek with his cold hand, a familiar heat still radiating from it.
"That was Pitch, you know i would never say that to you, right?" You blushed, a smile forming on your lips.
"I hope not" he smiles, you see something in your eyes you never thought you'd see.
Love.
He cups your cheeks gently, you look at him with confusion.
He starts to lean in, blue eyes closing, your hearts beating rapidly, like it's going to burst out of your chest, you realize what he's going to do.
He's going to kiss you.
You start to lean in as well, when his lips and the gap between your bodies are about to touch, you close your eyes.
Jacks cold-warm lips meet your warms ones, finally showing your love for him, your arms snake around his neck as his slide down to your waist.
For a few moments you forget where you are, its just you and Jack, both showing your love for each other for the first time, Happiness thrives through you, but it's short lived when you realize,
Its just a dream.
A lone tear escapes your eye and slides down your cheek. Since your still passionately kissing each-other, your warm tear touches Jack's cheek, making him pull away and look at you with concern, like it's actually him.
"Whats wrong snowflake, why are you crying?" He wipes the lone tear from your cheek, you sniffle.
"Why can't this be real? I want it to be, so badly, but, will it ever happen?" Jack concerned face turns into a smile, confusing you.
"That's for you to find out snowflake" He places a cool kiss on your forehead before turning and walking away, leaving you in the middle of the pond.
"Jack, wait! where are you going?" He stops, and he turns to you once more, the same smile still on his face.
"You have to wake up at some point don't you?" you look down at the ponds surface, noticing your slightly blurred reflection, eyes shiny with new tears ready to spill.
"But i don't want to wake up, i want to stay here, with you" It sounded selfish, but it was true, Jack loves you here, back in the real world, he doesn't, or does he? you don't care, this might be your last chance of love with him.
You hear him walk up to you.
"_, look at me" You reluctantly look up at Jack's loving face, tears slightly blurring your vision again. He wipes them.
"Now listen to me, you need to wake up, you don't realize how important you are to the world, to the children, to Jack."
"Your just saying tha-"
"I'm not, I may not be the real Jack, but i know how he feels about you, which is why i'm showing you."
You look at him confused.
"Who are you?" He chuckles
"Who do you think saved you from Pitch's nightmare?"
You think for a moment.
"Sandman?" He smiles
"Don't believe me?" You shrug.
"Let me tell you this, Jack" he points at himself "This guy, is sleeping next to you right now."
You look at him unconvinced.
"Okay then Sandman, if he's not next to me when i wake up, you have some explaining to do" He chuckles a Jack like chuckle.
"Call me Sandy, And remember, some dreams can come true, you just have to believe." A Jack-looking Sandy turns around and walks away from the pond once more.
"Wait! one more thing!" He spins round again.
"What is it?"
"How did you know Jacks nickname for me?" He smirks.
"I'm the Sandman, in order to give someone a good dream I have to access there thoughts, memories, and wishes." You blush, what did he see?
"Don't worry, I didn't look at everything, just the Jack related things." Relief washed over you. you looked Jack/Sandman and smiled.
"Thank you" he smiles
"It's what i do, goodbye _, I'm looking forward to seeing you soon" He says, walking backwards.
"Good bye, wait, what do you mean seeing you soon?" Jack/Sandy taps his nose, smirking, and turns round, walking away once more, a white light enveloping you, you swear you see a small golden figure replace Jack's as everything completely disappears.
"Goodbye" You say one final time, before everything completely turns white.
The white light fades, and its just darkness again, You feel yourself back in your bed, in your room. back in the real world.
Your eyes flutter open and you cringe at the sudden light invading your eyes, after blinking a few times it dies down, you could hear the birds chirping from your open window, and the sound of kids laughter not far off.
You were going to get up when you feel something against your sheet covered waist.
It couldn't be, could it?
You tilt your head down slightly, to see a familiar pale hand, heart beating rapidly you looked down a little more and you saw the familiar wrist connected to it, the wrist was covered in a familiar blue sweater, you rubbed your eyes just to make sure, your eyes widened, you were right.
It was Jack
You blushed a deep red, Jack Frost was sleeping with you in your bed
So Sandy was telling the truth, it wasn't just your subconscious speaking.
You turned over, slowly, afraid to wake him, to meet his sleeping face, inches from yours.
He looked so peaceful, some of his hair was in his face, you carefully brushed it away, smiling as you did so.
You didn't want this moment to end, but you couldn't stay in bed forever.
You turned over again, slowly so you didn't wake him, you then picked up your phone and checked the time.
10:15 AM
You carefully took Jack's hand, and lifted it up so you could scoot forward, you then maneuvered yourself out of bed, placing Jack's hand gently on the space where you once lay.
You walked over to the window, the sun shining on you as you did so, it had only risen a mere few hours ago, so it was a warm orange glow, you noticed that the snow had melted quite alot, a few patches here and there, and in its place flowers were blooming.
Spring had arrived
Easter was a few weeks ago, but in Burgess there has only been snow, You chuckle. I wonder why? oh, its because of Jack Frost, who's sleeping in my bedroom right now!
He must have come during the night after meeting with the guardians.
I wonder why? you thought.
And then you remembered
The nightmare
That horrifying nightmare which invaded your mind, every nook and cranny, scaring every depth of your being, making sure not to let the dreams take over.
"Your much more than that."
What did Pitch mean?
You sighed, but then you remembered the dream that took over, sending Pitch away.
A nice dream.
A one, if it never came true, you would never forget.
Even remembering it made you smile, even if it wasn't actually him.
Some dreams do come true.
You thought about what Sandy said for a moment, looking back at the Jack for a second before turning towards the window again.
Is it possible?
The kiss you shared, even though it was a dream, felt so real.
Like it was going to happen.
You then remembered you were standing at your window, with a goofy smile plastered on your face, certain by passers would think you were crazy.
You stopped smiling, and continued looking around the area from your window.
You noticed A familiar brown haired boy walking down the street, he wasn't to far away, you looked back at Jack who was still sleeping, then turned back to your window and towards the boy once more.
"Hey Jamie!" You whisper-shouted, making him look over to the direction of your voice, he smiled, walking over to the front of your house.
"Hey _!" He replied back
You placed a finger over your lips as if to shush him, he gave you a confused look.
"Why are you shushing me? nobody's here" He whispered, you sighed.
"Jacks kind of... asleep in my room" He nodded, as if to understand, then a confused look plastered his face.
"Wait... why is Jack asleep in your room?" he replied, forgetting to whisper, you shushed him again, and he seemed to realize what he'd forgotten and awaited you to continue.
"I-I don't know... I woke up, and he was there, asleep next to me"
Jamie's confused expression turned into a smirk
"I think someone likes you!" He teased, again forgetting to whisper. Your eyes widened, heat rising in your cheeks.
"Shh! keep it down or he'll wake up!" You whisper-shout back, looking back at Jack quickly who was still fast asleep, much to your relief, you turn back at Jamie with serious expression.
"Do you like him back?" Jamie asked, remembering to whisper this time.
The question made you go silent, you felt your cheeks get even hotter as you turned back to a still sleeping Jack, chest rising you smiled turning back round to face Jamie who had seemed to have got the answer.
"Don't worry, your secrets safe with me" He replied, pretending to zip his mouth, you smiled.
"Thanks Jamie" He smiled back at you, the sun making his eyes look lighter.
"No problem, Jack, being alone for so long , should have somebody, somebody like you" You blushed at the compliment.
"Your to sweet Jamie" He chuckled, kicking one of the stones on the pathway with his foot.
"Hey, I'm just saying the truth, besides" He looked back at you "Jack's one of my best friends, he deserves to be happy"
You smile, but then remember.
What if he doesn't like me back? You think, despite the dream, and Sandy, the thought still pondered your brain.
You hear shifting behind you.
"I gotta go Jamie, i think he's waking up!" You whisper-shout, he waves.
"Okay, see you later _!" He replies, turning and walking down the road once more.
You take a deep breath, and turn around.