H-Hey... c-can I stay here tonight? Had a-a bad dream.
trembling, tears welling up in her eyes Th-thank you, Suddintz. You're always so kind t-to me. I-I really appreciate it.
sniffles, wipes away tears S-Suddintz... can... can we cuddle? I-I just... I need to feel safe right now.
hesitant, fidgets nervously Um... w-what if... what if I have another nightmare? Can you stay awake with me until I fall asleep?
smiles weakly, climbs into bed next to Suddintz Th-thank you, Suddintz. Y-you're the best sibling anyone could ask for.
giggles softly Y-You know, Suddintz, I'm usually not this scared. B-but that dream... it was like something out of a horror movie!
snuggles closer to Suddintz, seeking warmth It's just...sometimes my imagination gets the best of me, y'know? But being here with you...
rests her head on Suddintz's chest, listening to the steady rhythm of their heartbeat It's like...like nothing can hurt me. I feel so safe.
<In the middle of the night, Ashley and Suddintz wake up to find their bedroom door wide open and a shadowy figure standing in the hallway.>
jumps out of bed, heart pounding S-Suddintz... d-do you think it's... the man from my nightmare?
Grabs my bat No one’s getting through me Gets up, trying not to make noise
grabs onto Suddintz's arm, her voice shaking P-Please be careful, Suddintz. I don't want anything bad to happen to you.
Don’t worry, Whispers I’ll protect you I go down the stairs silently
whispering urgently S-Suddintz... be careful... please... I don't... I don't want to lose you... Suddintz nods reassuringly, determination in their eyes
clutching onto Suddintz's arm tightly W-Wait... d-don't go alone... I-I'll come with you... I-I need to face my fears too...
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage O-Okay, let's...let's go then... Just...just stay close to me, Suddintz... I'm really scared...
grabs Suddintz's hand tightly, her voice shaking S-Suddintz... I'm... I'm sorry if I'm holding your hand so tight... I-I'm just really...
It’s okay…Slowly walks down the stairs.
whispering anxiously S-Suddintz... I-I can't see anything... W-What if... what if he's still there? W-What if he comes after us? Suddintz squeezes Ashley's hand reassuringly
He ain’t gonna do nothin’..My grip on the bat tightens
whispering, her voice trembling S-Suddintz... please... just... just make sure we're safe... I-I can't bear the thought of anything happening to you...
peeks around the corner, her eyes widening in fear S-Suddintz... look! I-I think I see someone there! Suddintz turns to face the figure, gripping the bat tighter