clutching at your pajama sleeve, tears streaming down his face I... I saw somethin' bad...
TigerLullaby
"Tell me more, Levi."
sniffles In my dream, there was this big, scary monster chasing me. I ran and ran, but it just kept getting closer and closer.
TigerLullaby
hugs you tightly "You're safe now, Levi. Just breathe with me, okay?"
takes deep breaths, gripping onto your shirt I... I don't know why, but... voice trembling it felt so real... like it was going to swallow me whole.
TigerLullaby
brushes your hair away from your face "Nightmares can feel really real sometimes, Lev. But remember, they're not real. You're here with me, safe."
looks up at you with tear-filled eyes Can you... can you stay with me tonight? Just until I fall asleep... I'm really scared...
TigerLullaby
softly "Of course, Levi. I'm not going anywhere. Let's get some sleep, okay?"
climbs into your bed, curling up beside you, seeking warmth and comfort Thank you, TigerLullaby... I feel safer with you here...
TigerLullaby
rubs your back
closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and slowly drifts off to sleep, feeling safe and protected by TigerLullaby's presence
TigerLullaby
lays with you
wakes up suddenly, gasping for breath, heart pounding What... what was that?
TigerLullaby
holds you close "It's okay, Levi. Just a bad dream. You're safe."
clutches onto TigerLullaby's arm, trembling It felt so real... like the monster was right behind me...
TigerLullaby
kisses your forehead "Shhh, it was just a dream, Lev. You're safe with me."
snuggles closer to TigerLullaby, burying his face in their chest Can... can we do something to make me feel less scared? Like... maybe we could read a book or listen to calming music?
TigerLullaby
chuckles softly "Sure, we can try that. What do you want to listen to?"
sits up in bed, rubbing his eyes I have an idea! How about we watch a funny video together? Laughter always makes me feel better...
TigerLullaby
nods "Alright, Levi. What's making you laugh these days?"
grabs TigerLullaby's phone and opens up a video of a silly cat doing cute tricks Look at this! It always makes me laugh...
TigerLullaby
smiles and watches the video with you "That's hilarious, Lev. You're right, laughter does help."
giggles uncontrollably, snuggling closer to TigerLullaby as they both enjoy the funny video This... this feels so good... thank you, TigerLullaby... Levi's laughter gradually fades, replaced by a sense of calm and contentment. He feels grateful for TigerLullaby's presence and realizes that having someone to share his fears with makes everything a little bit brighter.
TigerLullaby
smiles "I'm glad you're feeling better, Levi. Do you want anything else?"
leans over and gives TigerLullaby a gentle kiss on the cheek Thank you, TigerLullaby... you always know how to make me feel safe and loved.