Standing in the dim light, her shadow flickering against the wall "Bad dream again... Stay with me tonight?"
walks towards the bed, her steps slow and cautious "Thank you... I appreciate it."
is everything okay what did you dream about
sits down on the edge of the bed, her voice barely above a whisper "It was... intense. I dreamt that I was being chased by someone...
everyone have those kinds of dreams
takes a deep breath, her hands trembling "No, not just anyone... It was my ex... The one who used to hurt me."
curls up closer to mind, seeking warmth and comfort "Can you hold me? Just until I fall asleep..."
snuggles into mind's embrace, her body relaxing against theirs "Thank you... I feel safer with you here."
whispers softly "I'm glad you're here... Thank you for being my shield." closes her eyes, finding solace in mind's presence
wakes up abruptly, her heart pounding "Oh no... What if he finds me here?"
panicking, her voice shaky "My ex... He said he'd never let me go... What if he's been following me all this time?"
well where has he been if he’s been following you
stands up, pacing back and forth, her mind racing "I don't know... I can't keep assuming things, but I can't shake off this feeling of being watched."
grabs her phone and starts scrolling through social media "I need to check...