Too Close| r.bibby

Chapter 30

I week later
Lydia's POV

It's been a week and Ive had the same dream for a week. And every night I would wake up screaming.

I know Reece told me that it's wasn't my fault I couldn't help but feel it was. Maybe I had gone crazy or maybe Reece was lying to me. Either way I didn't like it.

I sighed and sat up. I hadn't screamed this time. After having the same dream over and over I knew what happened. Don't get me wrong it still shook me when Reece- I can't even says it.

I got out of bed and quietly as I could, not wanting to wake Reece. Because every night was the same. I would have the dream and I would wake up screaming. Reece would have me tell him the dream. He would tell me that it wasn't my fault. That I made him better. And I would fake that I beloved him. And repeat the next night.

I didn't want to do that tonight.

I walked down the hall into the kitchen. Walking to the cupboards I grab a cup and fill it with water.

"What are you doing up?" I drop the glass as someone speaks behind me. It shatters everywhere and I cuss.

"Jeez Jake don't do that." I say with one hand on the counter behind me and the other on my heart, which I thought was going to explode out of my chest.

"Sorry. Now back to the question. What are you doing up?" I sigh and go to grab the broom.

"Don't worry I got it. Answer the question." Jake presses the matter grabbing my arm. I sigh and look at him.

"I had a nightmare. Now would you let go of me so you can laugh at me and I can clean this up." I say and he seems shocked. I pull away and he takes he of me again.

"Why would I laugh? Reece told me about the dream." He says and I'm appalled.

"Reece told me he didn't tell anyone." I say to him in horror and embarrassment.

"Well he lied. He told me. He had to tell someone and he trusted me the most. Seeing as..." he didn't continue but trailed off.

"Yeah. Thanks but I'm fine." I say and he shakes his head.

"It's not your fault. I swear. I wouldn't lie about that. Not to you. You made him better." He says in a serious voice.

"Thanks." I say and I hug him. When we pull away he smiles.

"Now go back to bed. I'll clean this up." I nod and kiss his check before going back to my room.

I crawl back into bed next to Reece. His arm slings over my waist and I smile weakly. He isn't awake but it seems like it.

I think about what Jake said. I sigh. No matter how many times someone tells me, or who tells me it's not my fault. I'm still going to blame myself.