still into you - moey au

Chapter 23 : Reality

Our hands were interlocked as we were lying in a field of flowers. I breeze went by and I snuggled closer into Joey. "I love you." Joey spoke quietly, leaning his head against the top of mine. "Are you sure? There's not much to like about me." I replied, fiddling with my fingers. "Are you kidding," Joey said, sitting up. I sat up as well as he continued, "what is there to not like about you? Your beautiful, your kind, your funny. Your smile can light up a thousand cities. Your cuddles are warm, your eyes make me feel like I'm on top of the world, and your kisses make me feel like world war 3 is happening inside my stomach. You're so gorgeous, and I can't believe I get to call you mine. You can have any guy in this world, but you chose me. And I am forever grateful." His words made me tear up, but in a happy way. "Oh my god I love you so much." I replied as I wrapped my arms around his waist and hugged him tightly. He kissed my temple. I lifted my head up to face him. I leaned in closer to his lips, and he begin to lean in, too. We leaned in and---

I screamed and shot up from my comfy spot on the couch. Sweat poured down my forehead resembling a waterfall as I threw all blankets off my small body as I desperately waited for cool air to take over my body. I panted and panted, memories of the dream replaying in my mind over and over again, almost like a broken tape that plays over and over again. "Are you alright?!" My brother practically screamed as he ran into the living room. I put my head on my forehead and sighed, "no." I groaned and leaned back on the uncomfortable couch and attempted to close my eyes, only memories of the dream played in my head. I heard shuffling and assumed David went back to his room. I put the blanket around me and made my way through the dark house. I knocked softly on his door. After a few minutes I heard groans and I saw a sleepy David open the door. "C-can I sleep in here tonight? I keep having these bad dre-" I suddenly felt arms around me. I let a few tears slip my eyes and David engulfed me into a hug.

I would always come into his room if I had a bad dream. "You can always come to me. Especially in a time like this." I nodded into his chest. He let me out of his embrace and we both shuffled towards the bed. I slipped under the warm covers and pulled them up to my neck. Before I drifted off into a deep slumber once again, I heard a soft voice say, "I'll always be here for you Meghan.." Before I could respond, sleep overcame me.