A Russian, and a bomb

Part. 8 Survival

Ruv awoke. It was still dark out, but judging by the sound of the birds, it was early morning. He went to get up when something was holding him down. He noticed Whitty was still fast asleep, and holding onto him like a teddy bear. Ruv struggled a bit, but figured he'd let him do this as long as he was happy. He glanced over at Whitty who was smiling softly in his sleep. He looked so peaceful.....he didn't want to ruin it. So he layed there mindlessly staring up at the stars as they slowly faded. He began drifting off from how calm it all was when Whitty pulled him closer. Tightly, and uncomfortably, he was pressed against him. He knew he had to wake him up now. Rolling his eyes, he begun lightly smacking Whitty's side trying to get him to release his death grip. Whitty didn't awaken, and hugged him tighter. Something was wrong. Ruv begun calling out his name. Louder, and louder.

Ruv - Oi....Whitty....wake up.....WHITTY, MATE! WAKE UUUUUUP!!!!!!! COME OOONN!!!!!

Suddenly, Whitty shot up. He looked stressed. Ruv was now awkwardly laying in his lap. Whitty still had a strong grip on him.

Ruv - Ay..... what's wrong?....

Whitty - Oh...Ruv....it was HORRIBLE......THEY WERE AFTER ME.....

Ruv - Who?

Whitty - All of the people that want me dead, or locked up.....the authorities, the facility people.....and those who seeked revenge after what I did..... They were all in the nightmare.....there was nowhere to go.....they came from all sides.....all with the same.... malicious grin plastered on their faces.....I felt so small.....I couldn't fight back.....the closer they got.....the worse they looked......from human to...... straight up demonic.......just before they advanced upon me......I awoke.....

Ruv - ......T... that's..... awful...... I'm sorry you had that nightmare.....

Whitty - I DON'T WANT THEM TO FIND ME, RUV...... I'M WORRIED THIS DREAM IS CONNECTED TO A FUTURE EVENT......I DON'T WANNA DIE, RUV.......I DON'T WANNA DIE.......

Ruv - Whitty....they won't find you....not with me around. I've been running from more people than that my whole life. We're both basically in the same boat here. I can promise.....they WILL NOT......find you.....you....WILL NOT.....die.

Whitty didn't know what to say as he stared at Ruv. His eyes beginning to water.

Whitty - I understand.... I've been battling these feelings for years......but....I JUST CAN'T BE 100% SURE......

Ruv - I know. You never know what's going to happen....but, listen....in the present is what you should always focus on. Because right now....your safe. Right now..... nobody is around to hurt you. Right now....you are safer with me than anyone else in the world. Now, THAT'S what I can 100% be sure of.

Whitty smiled through his depressed expression. He then pulled Ruv into a tight embrace. Ruv just tolerated it, and hugged him back.

Whitty - I know....your right.....but....I still need to get these feelings out.....

Ruv - Go on ahead. It's a healthy thing to do. God knows I let my feelings run free with you..... it's about time you do the same. Heh.

Whitty - Yeah.....

Whitty hugged him slightly tighter as he let the tears fall. It cleared the stress from his brain. The more seconds past, the more he felt better. Eventually, Whitty was better. He pulled away, and grinned.

Ruv - Better?

Whitty - Very much so! Thank you.....

Ruv - Heh....no problem....

The sun was rising, and was now visible. There were almost no clouds, and they gasped as they surveyed their surroundings. The surrounding wilderness was beautiful! The soft grass was so green, and oddly fluffy. The trees were big, and healthy. A calm, soft breeze blew through the area. It was perfect. Whitty stood up still holding Ruv in his arms, and just stared. He felt free. Ruv was right. This place was completely safe. Whitty sat Ruv down, and layed down at the edge of the hill.