AN- Another little update, just a short one this time. As always please enjoy.
"I do this from time to time, where I can never wake from a bad dream.
I do this from time to time, where I can never say the things I mean.
I do this from time to time, where I like to watch you as you sleep.
I do this from time to time, where I like to think of you with me."
"Sirens" By Angels And Airwaves.
They both had them at some point during the night. Sometimes, they would remember them, in other cases not. At times, they would wake the other up with the restlessness, the tossing and turning that the other could not ignore. In some cases, they dreamt the same thing, the torture, the cells, the endless pain. On other nights, they had their own misery to face, death and loneliness. It was the same but different for them both. They took comfort in the other's arms, the sound of the others beating heart calming and soothing them.
It was his turn to wake in a sweat, her latest capture and torture bring out his nightmare. Sitting up, he peeled off his dripping t-shirt and rubbed it over his face, tossing the soaked item to the floor when he was done. Turning back to the other occupant of the bed he watched as her chest rose and fell, her hair covering part of her face as she slept. She had done so much in her life that had either brought her pain or ended in pain. All done in the name of keeping the world safe. Turing on his side to face her, he used one of his hand to support his head. Reaching over, he moved the few strands away that were covering her eye. He could make out the dark circles under her eyes even in the limited light shining in from outside. She looked so peaceful when she slept, the worry and concentration lines gone from her beautiful face. He knew they both took turns watching the other as they slept, it was a part of who they were, as part of a team, as individuals, and of course, as a couple. He could watch her forever like this, safe and sound beside him.
Looking at the bedside clock he saw it was a little before dawn, going back to sleep would be a good idea but he doubted he would. Moving closer to her, he dropped his arm over her waist and rested his head next to hers on the pillow. Spooning up beside her he snuggled in and placed a kiss on her shoulder, hearing her sigh as he rested his lips on her bare skin. At least, she had slept through the night, even if the cause of his nightmare and waking had been her. She was safe for another night.