A PURE HEART

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waking up, heavy breathing. shoulders shaking, the aftermath of a nightmare.

he is back at the beginning, memories violently fighting their way back into his brain, into his dreams. only this time he knows exactly what happened then. he knows what happens now because of what he did then.

this nightmare doesn't fade the more he wakes up. it weighs too heavy on his mind to ever leave. so instead of trying to go back to sleep, he decides to prepare for a visit. he doesn't care that it's only 3am.

the cat doesn't move as he quietly leaves his place next to it on his makeshift bed on the floor. it only purrs slightly and he knows that at least his friend isn't plagued by nightmares anymore. that thought alone brings him slight comfort as he moves towards the kitchen to pour himself a glass of water.