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It is currently 1 AM, me and Allison were just peacefully sleeping. You know, the usual thing people do when it's midnight.
That was, until I heard bed ruffling noises and small, quiet groans. I then woke up and saw Allison constantly rolling around parts of the bed, so I decided to check on her about it.
Saturday: Alli, are you okay? I can hear you constantly shifting around the bed.
Allison: Mh.
Saturday: Is something bothering you? You know you can tell me about anything.
Allison then tilted her head to me.
Allison: Ah, did I wake you up?
Saturday: Yea... but don't worry about it!
Allison: Really sorry about that, I just... happen to not be able to sleep... again.
Saturday: Hm? How so?
Allison: Well... the thing is, I'm starting to heavily worry again about what will happen next.
Allison: Like, I know you told me not to worry about it, but given, like, everything that happened until this point, I feel like we are quite literally on death row.
Allison: I mean, I don't know what Dawn is going to do with us or with the Duskbreaker itself, but what if it's something that will destroy absolutely everything? All of our efforts to escape would be in vain...
Allison: Like, it's very hard for me to just "not worry about it" considering the situation we are in, and it's genuinely morbid.
Allison: I don't want to die. I don't want you to die. I don't want ANYONE to die.
Allison: ...Yeah. Sorry, it's just too much to think about, and I really can't stop thinking about it. It really sucks.
I looked at Allison, upset, as she was about to start sobbing. It really stings to see her like this.
Saturday: I see...
Before I continued, I came up with something.
Saturday: Hey, if it helps, do you perhaps...
Saturday: Want to cuddle?
Allison then quickly looked at me, blushing.
Allison: W-What? I mean, yes, really, but like, this is more of a me problem, you don't have to if you don't want to, I mean go ahead, but-
Before Allison could finish her sentence, I immediately wrapped my arms around her, then gently pulled her close to me.
Allison: Ah-
Saturday: There, there. It's okay, Alli. Take your time to calm down. I'm here.
We then gazed into each other's eyes. I let Allison cool down before talking.
Allison: This feels so... comfortable...
Saturday: Feeling a bit better?
Allison: Yeah, I guess so.
Saturday: Look, I understand that you are scared. I'm scared too. I have no idea what is going to happen next either, considering, like, everything.
Saturday: But remember, fear is but a thing that prevents us from pushing forward. Even when the world is against us, we should still have the strength to move on, and reach our destination. We shouldn't let such things overcome our strength of will.
Saturday: And right now, you are safe. You are safe here with me, and I'll make sure you will be safe tomorrow, the day after that, and anytime at any point in the future. That's all it should matter.
Allison then wiped off her tears, and smiled at me, as she wrapped her arms tightly around me as well.
Allison: Thank you Sat... this means a lot to me.
Saturday: Anytime, dear. Try to get some sleep now, yeah? We don't know what awaits us tomorrow.
Allison: Haha, yeah. Good night, Sat. I love you.
I then planted a kiss on Allison's forehead as I continued to gently caress her hair.
Saturday: Love ya too, Alli. Sweet dreams!
Both of us then fell back asleep, enjoying each other's warm embrace, happily cuddling throughout the night.
This was probably one of the best nights I've had so far in terms of actually being able to sleep.
The next morning, it was already 9:25 in the morning. I woke up, letting out a huge, but quiet yawn (Just so I don't abruptly wake up Allison)
However, Right as I was about to get out of bed, I felt something tightly grabbing my arm.
Allison: sat where are you goingggg
Saturday: Oh! Morning, Alli! I figured we should get up and get ready since it's like, 9:30 or so and breakfast probably already started.
Allison: but whyyyy,,, can't we cuddle some more,, it feels really comfy
Saturday: Y'know I'd love to, but the others are probably downstairs, and I'm sure they are probably waiting for us.
Allison: sat pleaseeeee,,
Saturday: Sorry, Alli. But we have to get ready!
I tried again to get out of bed, but then the very sleepy Allison tightened her grip on my arm more.
Allison: nooooooo,,,,
I giggled. Allison was being way too adorable here. I knew resistance is futile, so I just gave in.
Saturday: Alright, alright. But just for 5 more minutes, okay?
Allison: yayyyyy!!
Allison then let go of my arm as I went back to bed and continued our cuddling session.
30 minutes have passed, so I had to inevitably get out of bed and get ready, since the others are surely still waiting down for us at breakfast. I thought I'd let Allison snooze some more, so after I got ready, I kissed her on the cheek and tiptoed out of the room.
I guess cuddling truly is the best medicine.