We Are Better Together!

Chapter 13 - Where?

⚠️Trigger Warnings - Reader Discretion is Advised⚠️

Karasuma's POV:

I woke up to the sound of crying and rustling of sheets beside me, I slowly opened my eyes to see a tensed Irina, still asleep, having a nightmare as she clenched the blankets and squirmed in her sleep.
I quickly turned on the side lamp and slightly shook Irina, wanting her to wake up from her nightmare. I called her name a little louder and she woke up and gasped, looking around frantically. As soon as she spotted me she clutched my shirt and hugged me tightly. I sighed knowing she was awake and in her senses now, wrapping my hands around her, holding her in a tight grip and whispering reassuring words in her ear.

"Shhh.... it's ok... you're safe....Irina, you're okay...."

I said quietly and she clutched my shirt harder, burying her face more into my chest, shaking her head no. I stroked her hair softly and she relaxed a bit. I waited some more before she eventually broke the hug and looked down.

"S-sorry... I didn't m-mean to wake you up..."

She choked a bit in her words and I quickly gave her some water, caressing her cheek and rubbing her shoulder, silently telling her that it's alright.

"It's nothing... Are you ok now?"

I asked quietly looking into her eyes and she nodded. I made her lay on the bed before tucking her up.

"Do you need anything?"
She shook her head no. I wanted her to speak more, but decided not to push it. I laid beside her, she was still looking at the ceiling and not moving, but just staring at ceiling.

"Are you not sleepy anymore..?"

I asked cautiously and she flinched as if not expecting me to speak, before timidly looking to my side. She looked a bit hesitant, but decided to speak.

"I-I... don't want to... I'll have a n-nightmare a-again..."
I sighed at her innocent answer, before opening my arms to the side and patting the bed, asking her to come closer to me, in my arms.

"Do you want to try? It may help you sleep...." I asked hesitantly.

She bit her lower lip, looking unsure if she should do it or not, before eventually getting up from her place and placing her head on my shoulder, snuggling closer to me as her hand rested on my chest, gripping my shirt. I smiled a bit, automatically wrapping my hands around her and pulled the blankets over her, covering her tightly in them to her head. She cuddled up more in the warmth, a small hum escaping her lips and I could not make out if she did in consciously. I looked down to see her eyes closed and her face tucked in my neck, softly breathing, relaxed. Her grip on my shirt loosened as I started stroking her hair slowly, before falling asleep in the soothing warmth.

The next day I woke up with Irina still asleep in my arms, lips slightly ajar as she was breathing softly. I smiled and kissed her forehead, caressing her cheek as she nuzzled into my palm. I felt fluttering in my chest and a bit anxiety of waking her up from her peaceful sleep. I left the bed cautiously, tucking her up again and got freshen up. I got downstairs to see one of the houseworkers starting to make breakfast.

"Rhea, I'll make breakfast today..."
I said to the housekeeper. She nodded and started to leave, but before going she stopped and turned around.

"Is Irina-mam ok?"

I looked at her unsure what to answer and she seemed to understand my uncertainty. She turned to me, giving me a pitiful smile before speaking,

"Sir, if you need any help, we are here...."

"Yes Sir, We are here to help you!" Another housekeeper, Aron, said coming to the kitchen. I sighed and looked at both of them, showing them some vulnerability.

"I know, guys...."
I said and they nodded, leaving for other work and I started making breakfast. I made banana pancakes and some toast, taking along some milk and oatmeal cookies, something easy on the stomach, because Irina was still weak and under medication. She needed to eat something which was tummy-filing, but also easy to digest.

I went upstairs to check on Irina, she was still fast asleep. I smiled knowing she was at least sleeping normally, for now. I sat beside her and stroked her hair, removing a strand of her golden locks out of the way to look at her face and she hummed quietly, but then I noticed a bruise on her cheek and my smile disappeared. I started to shake her a bit calling her name and her eyes fluttered open. She did not panic, like other times, but her nervousness was still visible. I decided to break the awkward silence and tell her about the day.

"Good Morning... How do you feel? rested well?"
She slowly got up and looked at me and nodded. I told her to get up and freshen up and come down for breakfast.

"Will you need any help?

"N-No...I'll come down in a b-bit..."

"okay, I'll be here if you need anything though...."
She nodded and left and after some time she came back wearing some comfy clothes, a big sweat shirt and some pants. I smiled and asked her if I should treat her wounds, she was hesitant a bit before slowly nodding. I treated her wounds and we both got downstairs. I made her sit comfortably on the dining chair and serving her the breakfast, while Aron and Rhea stood at a distance. Irina glanced at both of them a bit before looking at the plate and then looking at me.

"I-I...I can't eat t-that much...."

Her words trailed off in a whisper, but I still heard it.

"Don't worry, eat as much as you can.... you know? you'll need to eat at least something or the medicine will make your body more weak than it already is..."

I said trying to convince her to eat, She still looked hesitant so I took her hand in mine, squeezing it a bit to reassure her.

"You don't need to force yourself to eat...., but at least eat a little, hmm?"

"O-Okay..."

'Thanks for the food' she said quietly and I followed her after it.

"Aron, Rhea, have some breakfast... Irina and I will be leaving soon..."

They smiled and nodded, leaving me and Irina alone, going to another dining table present in the kitchen for having breakfast.
I started eating again, but then I noticed that Irina was not eating.

"What happened?"

"W-Where? Where are we g-going?"

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