Naegami One-shots 'Cause I'm Bored 2.0

Makoto's Night Terrors

(If you can't tell, I love writing comfort fics.)

            Byakuya sat awake in their bed.  He was rereading one of his favourite classics.  Naegi laid asleep beside him. 
            
             Byakuya occasionally looked over at the boy.  Makoto had a long history of nightmares.  They would wake him up in a panic, and send him into a crying fit.

               The last couple of times Byakuya had checked Makoto, he seemed to be sleeping fine.  No signs of discomfort or fear.  Byakuya assumed that this was one of the peaceful nights where Makoto was able to sleep without interruptions. 

             He sighed with relief and turned off the bedside light.  After putting his book down, he cuddled himself up to Makoto and fell asleep.

             The first few hours of the night were no problem.  However, after a while, Makoto began to shift in his sleep.  It wasn't violent enough to wake Byakuya up, but it was a sign that he was uncomfortable.

               After a few minutes, the movements became more intense.  Byakuya quickly woke up after getting slapped in the face.  He rubbed his head before looking over to Naegi.  He was thrashing around in the bed.  Tears ran down his face and he whimpered every few seconds.

               Byakuya lifted the boy into his lap.  He was careful not to wake him, knowing that if he tried it would probably send him into an even deeper panic.  Instead, he kissed his boyfriend anywhere that he could.  He whispered little reassuring messages into his ears. 

                Of course, Byakuya was exhausted but comforting and protecting his boyfriend was poor important to him than sleep. 

                "Everything will be alright, Makoto.  Please calm down."  Byakuya rubbed his back and took his hand into his own. 

                Makoto's eyes shot open, he looked around their room.  Confusion and fear painted his face.  "I'm right here, everything's okay."  Byakuya lightly pushed Makoto's face so that they were facing each other.

                Makoto's breathing didn't slow.  He continued to cry heavily.  He buried his face into Byakuya chest, getting his nightshirt all wet. 

                Byakuya planted several kisses on his boyfriends head.  He felt awful for him.  It must be terrible to always have such awful nightmares.

                 "You love me... right?"   Makoto's whole body shook and he held onto Byakuya's waist.  "Of course I do!  You mean so much to me, Makoto.  I'll always be here for you."

                  He was beginning to calm down.  Byakuya offered him a glass of water which was left on the bedside table. 

                  "Thank you for not making me go through this alone.  You being here really helps."  Makoto smiles through his tears. 

                  "It's not a problem.  I want you to be comfortable and safe."  Byakuya smiled back before kissing Makoto's forehead.

                 "Think you can fall back asleep?"  Makoto shook his head.  "I'm sorry..."
   
                "No, don't apologise.  This isn't your fault.  I'll stay up with you, dear." 
        
               "I love you so much.... Thank you, Byakuya."

I am very sorry 😃
I haven't posted in such a long time.  Maybe almost a year?  I hope you guys haven't forgotten about me ^^
Will I be posting again?  I'm not sure.  Depends on how this one does! 

Thank you for reading!
-TogamiTime