A/N: So I finally had some spare time to write this chapter. As requested, it is a longer update :)
Thank you to annavale23, changingdestiny40, Bonnie and Clyde fan 9-22-11, SydTheKid1108 and two guests who reviewed the last chapter! :)
Guest #1 - I'm really glad that you like my writing that much! And as for what you're curious about, that'll be coming up at some point. Maybe in the next fifteen chapters? :P Probably less than that.
Guest #2 - Thank you :)
Oh, and as for the reason that Skye was upset at there being three singles and Kara suggesting that they sleep in the middle: Skye's gotten used to having Grant sleep by her, and it makes it easier for her to sleep. Kara's suggestion was because then Skye would be in between her and Grant.
Enjoy!
Skye, unsurprisingly, woke up several times throughout the night, shaking off her nightmares and missing the comfort of Grant's embrace. Each time she attempted to deal with her problem on her own, and each time she woke, it was easier to calm herself down. When she woke for the last time at 5:37am, she noticed Grant was already awake, and sitting on the edge of her bed.
"Hey." He murmured, clearly trying to not wake Kara up. "You okay?"
Sighing lightly, she nodded. "Working on it." At his raised eyebrow, she shrugged. "I figured that as a competent adult, I should be able to handle my bad dreams on my own. I could before."
Grant pursed his lips, a little put out that she hadn't approached him for help. "You were a little distressed."
"That was only the most recent one." She replied and sat up, curling her arms around her legs.
"How many have you had?" he asked, alarmed.
"This…would be the fifth time since we went to bed last night."
Grant sighed, annoyed. "Skye, I was right next to you."
"And that helped!" she insisted. "But they're just bad dreams, okay? I know they're not real." She reached out to cup his cheek in her left hand. "Besides, you needed to sleep."
He leaned into her touch, closing his eyes and nodded briefly. "You're okay now?"
"Yeah." She murmured. Grant opened his eyes and leaned forward, kissing her softly.
"Good. I'll get breakfast." Smiling, he stood and moved to his bag, pulling out jeans and a shirt.
"I've been thinking…" Skye started, glancing at Kara and shifting further down her bed. Grant looked up, curious. "With all that's been going on, I thought that perhaps a good way to get my thoughts in order and figure out what's really happening to us versus what I just think up in my head is to start a personal diary."
He nodded. "That sounds like a good idea. You want me to get you a lined book and pen?"
"Yes, please." She beamed at him.
"Okay." Grant grabbed a fresh pair of underwear and headed to the bathroom. "I'll go soon." As he closed the bathroom door behind him, Skye lay back down and stretched out. She focused her gaze on the beam on sunlight that was peeking through the curtains, illuminating the room.
Grant was back out within ten minutes, only just missing Kara wake. "You can stay in bed for another few minutes." He said to her as he pulled on his socks and shoes. "I'll get breakfast."
"Good." Kara mumbled into her pillow, pulling laughter from the others in the room. Yawning, she rolled over and snuggled into her covers.
"And I'll wash." Skye announced, shimmying off the bed and picking up her bag. "Don't take too long." She threw over her shoulder at Grant as she walked to the bathroom.
"Likewise." Kara called out. Grant laughed as he strode to the door.
"Took the words right out of my mouth, Kara." He said, closing the door softly behind him.
