Our Secret Dream

Consumed By Darkness

My eyes feel heavy with exhaustion and stress but I force myself to open them. The bright lights and sunshine from the windows hurt my eyes causing me to wince. I note the slight headache at the forefront of my head as I try to adjust to my bright surroundings. I look around the room trying to process where I am. It takes me a few moments to piece it all back together but I'm in the safety of our hotel room. With the people I love.

I let my eyes wonder over the room, Quinn and Dom are snuggled up together on the chair in the far corner next to the bathroom. They really do look adorable. So peaceful. I smile weakly at them. They must have had a really good time at their date. I make a mental note to ask Quinn about it later.

I continue around the room and find Chris, Tyler & Tristan slumped against each other on the footton at the end of our bed.  I look over to my side and see Bryan fast asleep beside me, his face is filled with worry. Why isn't he sleeping peacefully? His nose is scrunched up and his hair is ruffled in every direction. What has him so stressed. I know I'm forgetting something important I just don't know what it is.

Why is everyone sleeping in our room and not their own? Nothing makes sense. This is so confusing. A sharp pain hits my temple and my whole face winces and I try to knead the pain away. While I try to relax and let my mind wonder freely. I have a few seconds of peace and tranquility before all the dread, anxiety and memories of last night come flooding back to my brain. They hit my all together in one big consuming wave. I try to stop myself but it's no use, I'm overwhelmed and my breath has quickened. My chest is getting tighter and it feels like my airways are closing up. My whole body convulses and I begin to shake. Could this be another panic attack?

In a rushed movement I push myself up in the bed, waking a startled Bryan up in the process. He looks around the room in surprise then settles on me. He can see that I'm about to have a panic attack. He doesn't need to see my face to know my whole body is screaming 'SAVE ME, HELP ME' without a word being said he wraps himself around my small frame and holds me close. He stokes my hair while I'm pressed against his chest. Helping me to calm down and regain control. Grounding me to the here and now and not the nightmares that flood my mind and fairly recent reality.

Bryan: Shhhh, your safe now baby. I've got you.

I remain silent just listening to Bryan's soft calming words of encouragement. I can feel myself starting to calm down in his arms, he really has become my safe place. I know that as long as I am with him or have him in my life that everything is going to be okay. That I really can overcome anything.

Skylar: I'm so sorry for ruining your night baby. I-I -

Bryan: You didn't ruin anything. You had us all worried tho. I swear when I got that call from Noah I felt like my world stopped turning. If Tyler hadn't come with me I'm not sure what would have happened. When we got their and I saw your limb body while Bryce was holding you, I felt so many emotions. Worry, fear, heartache, anger...I thought I'd lost you.

Skylar: I fainted?

Bryan: Yeah. Do you remember what happened?

Skylar: Yeah. W-would you hate me if I spoke it through with Quinn first?

Bryan: If that's what you need to do baby then of course. Just know that I'm here for you.

Skylar: I love you.

Bryan: I love you more baby.

Skylar: B?

Bryan: Hmm

Skylar: Your never going to loose me, you and me, us we are end game. Your stuck with me for eternity.

Bryan: From yesterday, for tomorrow and eternity. We are each others.

Neither of us move, we remain wrapped in each other's arms. The others eventually start to stir and wake up. They all look over to us with a mixture of happiness and concern in their eyes. The only one to make a move is Quinn, she breaks away from Dom and rushes over to me jumping into my open arms. We both pull the other deep into our chests.

Quinn: I love you so much Sky. I'm so sorry I wasn't their to fight for you. I was so worried that I'd lost you.

The love, fear and sadness in her voice broke me and tears filled my eyes. The lump I always dreaded formed in my throat. I could feel her body shake against mine. Both of us crying. Not the type of cry you'd want your boyfriends to see either, this was the dreaded ugly cry.

Skylar: This isn't on you Quinnie, trust me I held my own. I'm so so sorry to have made you worry like this. I love you too Quinnie.

Quinn: It's Ride or Die till the end Sky. I will always fight for you no matter the cost. You know that right?

Skylar: I know Quinn. Just like I would for you. Ride or Die, until the end.

I pull her closer to me, the hug getting tighter from both sides. Bryan is rubbing his hand up and down my lower back comforting me, grounding me. I'm the first to pull away and look at her face. I hold her at arms length, her makeup smudged. I bring up a hand from her arms and wipe away the tears that fall.

I look away from her and smile at B, he understand what I need without another word. He gets up from the bed, kissing my head before ushering the others out of the room.

To be continued....

A/N sorry for the late post some stuff came up today which put a spanner in the works but finally I finished editing. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and still love the story. Please drop a comment, vote or ask me some questions if you'd like. Have a great day and remember your beautiful! Stay Positive.