Never Let Go (Zak Bagans Story)

Chapter Nine

Author's Note: I apologize a head of time if this chapter seems out of place or not sounding right. I guess I did have another awe moment for Zak and Rylee. Lol Hope you like and more to come.

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Chapter Nine

With Rylee laying on him, it made it hard for Zak to sneak out without disturbing her. He didn't have much of an option but to stay. He didn't mind though, as she slept he watched I Love Lucy.

During commercials, he found himself watching her sleep, so peaceful as she laid there. There was no sudden change or the cries that he heard many nights before. It was a relief. He may have heard them many times, but actually being a witness to the terrifying dreams, he wouldn't know how to react. How would he be able to protect her when he didn't know what they were about?

His fingers gently played with her hair, silky smooth as they fell through his fingers. His other hand caressed the top of her hand that was draped over his stomach. It was a simple notion, not really thinking if he should or shouldn't. If his touches were soothing, if having him there meant no bad dreams, than Zak didn't mind giving up a few sacrifices...like eating when his stomach rumbled or the need to use the bathroom. Or leaving Aaron and Nick out by themselves when he told them he would catch up with them later.

Later turned into two hours and still Zak stayed by her side.

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Her mind was blank, no cobwebs or lingering demons. No waking up screaming bloody murder or crying for her sister. No haunting images of the attack playing over and over until she broke down. No begging for the nightmares to end or being trapped inside.

There was...nothing.

Nothing but peace.

Rylee stirred in her sleep, the doorway to the living opened and she walked through, slowly opening her eyes. She was expecting Zak to be gone and she would find herself alone on this dreaded, uncomfortable bed.

But the soft touches she knew that did not belong to herself. The movement of her head gently moving with each breath he took, his quiet chuckles as he laughed at what he was watching. Rylee knew she wasn't alone, Zak was still with her.

The room was dimmed with only the brightness of the tv filling the small area around it. It took a minute for her eyes to adjust to the surrounding darkness, blinking until she could see. She smiled when she saw that he was still watching I Love Lucy.

She didn't want to move or make it known that she was awake. He was comfortable to sleep on, his touches were nice. It has been some time since she let someone even remotely close to her. Too much baggage she carried to allow it.

She felt energized, ready to embrace the night ahead of her. Twelve hours locked inside a mansion, hunting down the paranormal. Bring it on....

But first, she had to get up.

"You're still here." Rylee said, smiling as she began to move. She turned her head to the opposite side and looked at him. "I didn't think you would be..."

"I couldn't really move, I was use as a pillow." He pointed out, grinning. "But I didn't mind."

"Sorry." She frowned, removing her hair from out from her. "I was restless and you looked comfortable..."

Zak chuckled. "Don't be sorry, Rylee. It wasn't a problem. You seemed to be peaceful." He felt his cheeks flush, not many girls ever made him blush. He traced his fingers along the crease of the middle of her back. "I didn't want to disturb you...or leave you alone."

Rylee blushed, feeling the heat upon her cheeks. "Maybe I should have you sleep with me more often. I haven't slept that well in...in what seems like forever." She teased pulling herself up into a sitting position. She took her fingers through her hair before pulling it back into a ponytail and than rubbed the sleep from her eyes.