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Murray’s POV
I could only sense three things.
A scream, a gunshot, and regret.
Those three sensations come to me every single night in my dreams.
Ever since me and Ben got together.
Every night, I wake up with my cheeks wet with tears.
I could never remember what exactly the dream was, but it still hurts.
Tonight was no different.
I jerked awake frantically, tears rolling down my face.
I sniffled and walked over to where I go every night.
Ben’s room.
I tested the doorknob, locked of course, and knocked.
After two minutes of waiting and knocking, my boyfriend came to the door, hair all over the place and a blanket wrapped around himself.
His tired face softened when he looked up at me.
“Again…?”
I nodded silently.
Ben grabbed my hand and led me to his bed.
I sat down. I let out the tears I’ve been holding.
He scooted closer to me and shifted me onto his lap.
I instinctively buried my face into the crook of his neck.
“It’s alright, I’m here for you…”
I could feel his warm breath brush by my ear.
His fingers twirled and combed through my hair.
I gripped him tight in my arms.
“Please don’t go…” I choked out.
“I won’t. I’m right here, sweetheart.” His hand softly stroked my spine.
Ben pulled away and laid down on his bed. He pulled the covers aside and patted the spot next to him.
I immediately went into that spot and pulled the covers back on.
Ben’s arms wrapped around my waist and pulled me closer to him.
He rested his head on my shoulder. He kissed my exposed neck.
As I let him spoon me, I took a moment to settle down and ground myself.
I cast my nightmare out of my mind. Instead, I focused on the warmth of my boyfriend, the soft weight of the comforter, and the sweet smell of his hair.
After a moment, I finally calmed down.
“Feeling better?” Ben murmured.
“Mhm…” I nodded.
“Good…”
We both settled down in the bed, getting comfortable.
“You should probably stay in my room from now on… Maybe that’ll help…” Ben suggested.
“Yeah, that would be nice…” I agreed.
With that agreement made, he let go of staying awake and drifted off to sleep.
I let Ben’s soft snores lull me to sleep.
Before I fell asleep, I turned around and pressed a kiss to his cheek.
I wrapped my arms around him.
Then before I knew it, I was fast asleep.
At least my nightmares give me an excuse to cuddle with my boyfriend…!