After our little encounter, things became a bit more intense between Grace and I. She was so protective over me, and would snap at anyone who tried to make any sort of advancement on me. I secretly loved every minute of it. We kept things mostly professional, aside from the little smooches she would give me here and there. I wasn't sure why she seemed to be holding back, after what happened between us.


It was about 3:30am, and I was wide awake my body covered in sweat after enduring my usual night terror. I whimpered as the flashbacks completely overtook me.

"Baby.. are you ok?" Grace asked worriedly.

I nodded slowly but couldn't catch my breath enough to speak. Unconvinced she sat down beside me on the edge of my bed and wrapped her arm around my shoulders.

"It's ok baby girl, I'm here. Your alright, just keep breathing baby." She soothed.

I sobbed as I leaned over onto her lap. She ran her fingers through my hair, and tried her best to calm me.

"I just want to feel normal. I want to feel safe." I whimpered.

"I know baby, your safe with me. I swear, your safe." She whispered.

It felt so nice to have her hold me. I wasn't sure what it was about her, but i trusted her fully.

"Gracie?"

"Yes baby?"

"Will you stay with me tonight?" I asked.

"Of course I will." She said as she climbed up onto the bed, pulling me beside her.

I inhaled the smell of her, as I gripped her tightly. Finally feeling at ease, I fell fast asleep in her arms.

Tomorrow was gonna be a big day. I get to link with my avatar body for the second time, and I had to admit I was pretty excited.