20

It was hard for me to sleep for the rest of the night.

I was lying down in Blake's arms.

My scream woke him as well and he rushed over.

It didn't take much convincing for my parents to allow him to stay.

"Gem, you need to get some rest," he said.

"I know but it felt so real, like it was something that happened to me".

"Thats how nightmares are Gem", he said kissing my forehead.

"But I'm here for you".

Not long after I fell asleep.

And again, I woke up crying from the same dream.

"Blake I'm not gonna be able to sleep," I cried.

I was sitting on the floor with my head resting on his leg.

"Why do I keep having this stupid dream?"

"Do you wanna get some snacks?" he asked getting off the bed.

I nodded.

Moments later he came back with Cheetos.

I smiled.

"We don't have to sleep we can just stay and keep each other's company", he said sitting next to me.

We talk for a while, made jokes and was just enjoying the night.