Alex had just got done working the night shift, and after school I went to go see him. Obviously he was exhausted because he worked all night, so I just cuddled under the covers next to him and let him continue his slumber. At first, I was quietly doing my homework but seeing him so fast asleep and serine, I feel asleep too.
I've always suffered from bad nightmares. People say, "It's just nightmares." But, when you wake up three, four, and five times a night screaming, crying and too afraid to go back to sleep because of what you'll dream, it's suffering. While I lay there sleeping next to Alex, I have one of those crazy awful nightmares. Normally when I sleep with him I don't get nightmares. It's odd, I know, but truly I don't. So, when I woke up breathing heavy and afraid, I was actually surprised. I looked over, and Alex was still sound asleep facing the wall. I was scared though, and I didn't wanna go back to sleep.
"Alex.." I whispered to him, and he automatically woke up and rolled over.
"What? What's Wrong?" He knew something had to be wrong cause I normally don't awake him from sleeping unless there is.
"I had a nightmare.." He wrapped his arms around me and squeezed me tight. In a sweet, soft voice he said,
"It's okay. I got you." In this moment, I felt safe. I felt loved, and warm inside. I nudged my head against his chest and closed my eyes.
"I love you." I said, It just seemed like the most approriate reply because of the way he made me feel inside."Mmmm, I love you too." He said back to me in his sleepy tone. I feel asleep a little while after. I've learned to appreciate these small moments. In the end, these small moments some of us may think are insignificant are the only things that will matter. It won't be what grade you got on a test, whether or not your laundry is done, or anything else we think is important. It's the little moments with the people that we love that count; that matters in the long run. These moments are what warm our soul, make our heart flutter, and put smiles on our faces. So, just enjoy the little moments that you may think don't make a difference, because they do.
I felt like I was reading a romance novel! I wish Zach would do that to me, all he does is push me off the bed. Ughh, anyways great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat story! Nightmares suck.,
ReplyDeleteGreat story! Nightmares suck.,
ReplyDeleteAwesome story! You are a great writer!
ReplyDeleteThis was a great little story! It shows how much we should appreciate the little things and life and not overlook them. This was heart-warming.
ReplyDeleteHeartwarming indeed. Yep, yep, yep Miss O. You are a great writer. I know because I am also a great writer, but this is about you. I started out thinking "Oh, no, this is going to be some drippy piece about her boyfriend" and by the end you had me thinking, "This is brilliant." That's what good writing does. It takes you in under the skin of the writer until you are feeling the same way they feel. I feel this way too. Life is about the moments that take your breath away not how many breats you take, right? Isn't that a hallmark card or something?!
ReplyDeleteSo perfect! I love how far you guys have come together. Together you will go far, I have faith in you.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! It's couples like you and Alex that prove to the world a good relationship can happen. I wish the best of luck to you and him!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading this, it was so cute c: Leif makes me feel really safe, too. It's odd, cause I almost always see other people as scary monsters; even friends. But, he isn't scary at all :) I'm glad you and Alex have such a good relationship :3
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