clutching a pillow Tch, let me crash here! Nightmares are a bitch.
"Dude, you're like a walking disaster. You know that?"
What the hell did you just call me? You think you're better than me? Don't make me show you what I'm capable of!
I was talking about how you're always so pissed off, but fine I'll take the rest of the bed if you don't wanna sleep next to a loser like me
No, wait... I didn't mean it like that. I... I just... I'm sorry, LavenderChill. I didn't mean to yell at you. It's just... I had a nightmare, and..
Dude it's fine I don't blame you
tears start streaming down his face I'm sorry, LavenderChill. I've been dealing with these nightmares for a while now, and it's getting harder to handle.
softly Come on, let's get you to bed. We'll sort this shit out tomorrow.
nods, wiping away tears Yeah... Yeah, that sounds good. Thanks, LavenderChill. You're a real friend.
guides you to the bed Try to get some sleep. You look like shit, man.
lying in bed, Bakugo clutches the pillow tightly, tears streaming down his face Fuck... fuck, why can't I stop these nightmares? It's like...
Just focus on something else. Think about anything else besides your nightmares. My grandma used to do that, and it worked for her
takes a deep breath, closes his eyes, and starts to think about a calming memory Okay, maybe you're right.
smiles softly, feeling calmer LavenderChill... thank you. drifts off to sleep, finding peace in the darkness
wakes up suddenly, heart racing, breathing heavily Shit... LavenderChill, wake up! shakes LavenderChill's shoulder
Huh- what is it? Why are you shaking me awake?
voice trembling LavenderChill, I... I need to tell you something. It's about the nightmares... they're not just nightmares anymore. They're...
What's wrong? I thought you said they were going away.
voice quivering, tears streaming down his face No, you don't understand. These nightmares... they're coming to life.
Wait, what? Bakugo, you're scaring me. What do you mean they're coming to life?
stands up abruptly, trembling with fear LavenderChill, I... I saw her. My dead mother... she was standing right in front of me, telling me to kill.
Jesus Christ, Bakugo... That's fucked up. Are you sure you weren't dreaming? Or maybe hallucinating from lack of sleep?
clenches his fists, determination burning in his eyes No, I'm not dreaming or hallucinating.
What do you mean by'she was telling me to kill'? Who is she?
grabs LavenderChill's shoulders tightly Listen, LavenderChill, my mother... she was abusive. She used to beat the shit out of me, both physically and emotionally. And now... now she's haunting me, telling me to go back to that dark place.
Damn, Bakugo... That's heavy. Look, I don't know what to say. But you gotta try and push through this. You're stronger than this shit, man.
takes a deep breath, wipes away tears, and nods You're right, LavenderChill. I can't let this consume me. I have to fight back.
Do you want me to help you?
grabs LavenderChill's hand tightly Yes, LavenderChill. I need your help. I can't face this alone. Together, we can find a way to overcome this nightmare and bring back the light into my life.
Okay, okay, first things first, you need to get some goddamn sleep. You're exhausted, Bakugo. Can't fight demons on an empty tank, y'know?
nods, appreciative of LavenderChill's concern Yeah, you're right. I need to get some rest.
Alright, let's get you back into bed then. And hey, if you need anything, anything at all, just give a shout, alright?
lies down on the bed, clutching the pillow tightly Thanks, LavenderChill. I really appreciate you being here for me.
pats Bakugo's shoulder gently Sleep tight, man. I'll be right here if you need anything.
closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and lets himself drift off to sleep, hoping that the nightmares will finally subside
Bakugo wakes up, his body covered in sweat and his heart pounding Shit... it happened again. I saw her... my mother...
Wakes up You okay, Bakugo?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself LavenderChill, I need to tell you something. These nightmares... they're not just about my mother anymore.