Obsession

9

I fell asleep in a daze.

The dream was extremely complicated. The beautiful dream and nightmare intertwined. In the end, the scene was fixed on Jeffery's chest with a dagger stuck there. In the dream, he stretched out his trembling hand, signaling me not to cry.

I shouted and woke up.

The ward suddenly lit up.

Outside the window, the night was dark. I didn't expect that Jeffery was still there.

He came out of the bathroom with half a cigarette between his fingers. The smell was strong.

He should have stayed inside the bathroom for a while.

I couldn't help coughing.

"I'm sorry." He went back to the bathroom, and then I heard the sound of water running.

Jeffery sat in front of me. He had already changed into a casual grey sweater.

It was the first time I had seen him wearing clothes other than a formal suit.

I thought he would ask me if I had had a nightmare, but he asked, "Do you want to eat an apple?"

I didn't answer. Then he looked up at me and was stunned.