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The beautiful moon shone in the night sky, dancing with the stars and it missed the sun. The dark embrace of the night took control over everything as it gave freedom to the dark creatures, such as owls, wolves, bats, cats, some weird —but cute bat-cat, and a lot of insects.
In the not-so-recently-proclaimed-king's chamber, there was a small figure in the sheets, it was shaking and muttering some unknown words that consisted in a thread of no's, stop's, and I didn't do that.
You don't need to be so intelligent to know what was happening there. A normal, common but meaningful word, nightmares.
With a sharp gasp, they woke up. Eyes watering, with their throat sore and dry. Nothing was real? They tried to calm down, and wipe their tears away. Something senseless because their tears were replaced with new ones.
'' No, no... '' they murmured as they tried to dry their face. Just a nightmare, nothing real... Nothing real. Why did it feel so real anyways? All the ones they harmed because of their childish behavior back then. They changed, didn't they? Their past self is buried, and will never come back again.
'' What if I harm them again? They helped me even if I was a potential danger! '' they gulped as they remembered those outcomes, where they lost control, attacking everyone and destroying everything in their way.
Grabbing a pillow and clinging to it, they muffled their cries, wetting the soft fabric with tears, snot, and some drool. Broken cries and whimpering could be heard, even if Strawberry tried to keep silent.
Eventually, someone heard them.
'' What happened?! '' a voice distracted them from their crying session. It was Custard, their boyfriend. Seeing this, Strawberry Crepe tried to wipe tears and snot from their face. It didn't work.
'' Dear, what happened? '' Custard asked as he sat beside his beloved one.
'' Nothing... '' they attempted to sound normal, but a shaky voice came out.
'' Why would you lie? '' he asked again. When he saw his lover look down, he freaked out. '' Sorry, I didn't mean to sound authoritative ''
'' Nightmares... '' Strawberry Crepe answered in a whisper.
'' Oh... '' was the only thing he could say at that moment. Sighing, Custard pulled his partner into a warm hug. '' Everything's gonna be alright, dear ''
They cuddled together, sharing the warm sensation in their chests.
'' I promise you that everything is going to be ok '' he said before leaving a small kiss on Strawberry Crepe's forehead. '' I love you so much ''
'' Love you too '' they answered with a slight smile, slowly rubbing their eyes before yawning.
'' I'll stay here, sweetheart '' he smiled while tugging them in the soft silks.
Without expecting it, Custard received a kiss on his lips and a naughty smirk.
'' That's not fair! '' he said, crossing his arms and looking away. He wouldn't admit it, but he was flushing deep red. He felt his cheeks burning.
'' Hehe '' they giggled at their reaction ending with a sheepish smile.
With no warning, Custard pulled them into a kiss. Strawberry Crepe instantly melted, letting their boyfriend take the lead. Even if he wanted to take this to another level, both were exhausted from a really busy day.
'' Another day we can continue this, ok? '' he proposed before stretching.
'' Sure, hun '' they replied as they made themself comfortable in the bed. '' Goodnight, mustard '' they said teasingly.
'' Ah yes, goodnight, creeper '' he answered with the same tone.
Offended, Strawberry punched him on the arm, then they bit him.
'' Ok, ok, I won't call you that again... If you promise you won't call me mustard again '' he proposed with his eyes closed, trying to sleep.
'' I promise '' they said with fingers crossed behind their back.
. . .
Finally, a night without nightmares... It has been a long time since they had nightmares. The last time was when they started dating Custard.
Now... They're married. They're the rulers of this kingdom.
Sighing, Strawberry Crepe cuddled in Custard's chest, hugging him and keeping him close.
Tomorrow they can get up late, their presence was required these days, but everyone deserves a good rest.