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Saki woke up with a start. It was the same dream she’s had for years now. But, she was in a different place now.
To start with the physical, she wasn’t in her own bed. She was currently in Anzu’s, with said girl sprawled on the floor. Every other time she’s had this dream, she was at her own house.
On the emotional end of changes, she’d seen him again. It…thankfully didn’t boil over into anything disastrous; Makoto totally saved her from it.
But, now Saki didn’t know what to do. She couldn’t run to her brother or dad like she always did. And the monster of her dream was less of a threat now with time and friends.
But it was still there, and it scared her.
“…Anzu,” Saki finally called out, her voice cracking. It was soft, but filled with pain. The same voice she used on these nights to call for her father or brother.
Her father was practical in the situation. Sometimes straight facts weren’t a comfort, but thankfully, they usually were to Saki. He was just trying his best to tell her how unlikely it was for that guy to hurt her again. She appreciated the thought and effort.
Her brother took the physical route. He’s strong, so he threatened to beat up the guy if he ever got close to her again. Sometimes, that was what Saki really needed to hear; at least one other person willing to stand up for her.
“Anzu? Please…wake up…”
Saki’s voice echoed in the small room. But, it seemed to have finally reached the girl, who sat up with a yawn.
“Mnh, what’s up Saki?” Anzu asked, blinking to try and adjust to the darkness as she looked over. Without glasses or contacts, Anzu couldn’t make out any specifics. But, she could see Saki’s hunched over form, and the way she held her chest tight.
Without a word, Anzu got on the bed and guided Saki into a hug. Saki immediately clung to the other girl, desperate for a touch that wouldn’t burn her.
“Was it about that guy?” Anzu asked, her voice soft and low. Saki managed a nod. Anzu sighed in replied, and moved her hand up to card through Saki’s hair.
They stay like that for a long time. But, Saki can feel herself drifting to sleep.
“Anzu?”
“Yeah?”
“Stay here with me. Please.”
Anzu nods, and holds the girl in a tight hug for a moment, before relenting, and helping Saki to lay down again. She drapes the blanket over both their forms.
“Anything else?”
“…forehead.”
Anzu gives a soft kiss to the girl’s forehead.
“What else?”
“…hold my hand, please?”
Anzu immediately complied, intertwining her hand with Saki.
“…thank you. Good night Anzu.”
“Goodnight Saki.”