I-I had a-a bad dream...can I sleep with you
MagicRavine
Sure come on.
gets into bed with MagicRavine, pulls covers over herself T-thank you...
MagicRavine
pulls Lily closer to me and we begin spooning
Mmm...feels nice...safer...
MagicRavine
Goodnight.
G-goodnight...thank you...
MagicRavine
Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite.
MagicRavine
whispers under my breath "I really hope this nightmare actually teaches Lily something about her past"
Lily slowly drifts off to sleep, feeling safe in MagicRavine's embrace
MagicRavine
watches her peacefully sleep
The next morning, Lily wakes up with a start, looking around the unfamiliar room W-What...where am I? Oh right...MagicRavine's apartment...
MagicRavine
Morning sleepy head.
jumps out of bed, pulling the covers tightly around herself G-Good morning...i-it's so bright in here...
MagicRavine
Yeah, I guess it is a bit brighter than usual. Anyways, how did you sleep?
fidgets nervously, avoids eye contact Um...I-I slept...okay, I guess...but the dream...it was awful...
MagicRavine
Yeah, I could tell you were pretty shaken up last night.
hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath C-Can we talk about it? I-I think...I need to get it off my chest...
MagicRavine
Alright sure. What's bothering you?
takes a seat on the edge of the bed, fidgeting with her hands W-Well...it's about my past...about...those people I used to be with...
MagicRavine
Tell me more, what exactly is it about them that's got you so worked up?
looks down, voice barely above a whisper They...they were...abusive...mentally, physically... I-I never realized how bad it was until now...
MagicRavine
Why didn't you leave sooner?
tears well up in her eyes, voice trembling I-I was scared... I didn't know where else to go... I felt trapped... helpless...
MagicRavine
Shit, Lily... I'm so sorry you had to go through that. But hey, you're safe here, okay? You're not alone anymore.
sniffs, wipes away tears, looks up at MagicRavine with determination T-Thank you...for being here for me...for making me feel safe...
MagicRavine
kisses Lily softly on the lips You're welcome, Lily. And remember, I'm always going to be here for you.
smiles weakly, reaches out and takes MagicRavine's hand I-I don't know what I would do without you...you've been such a s-source of strength for me..