NON Sam and max stories (mostly THSC)

I'll be there for you (Stickvin)

(art by SpiceyAcorn on DeviantArt) 

"Hehe, pretty good plan, huh?

You could say it was the greatest-"

KABOOM.

Henry wakes up in a cold sweat, shooting up from his bed with a yelp.

Another nightmare.

He looked at his hands, then slowly pulled back the blanket, weakly getting up out of bed and putting on his slippers.

He slowly opened the door, shakily walking out into the hallway. He walked down the hall until he got to the bathroom.

He goes in and turns on the sink, getting his hands wet and rubbing some water on his face, hoping it'll help him calm down. It works a little bit...

He sighs, turning the sink off and going back into the hallway, spotting Charles' door across the hall. It had little headphones painted on it.

He slowly walks over, opening it up and peeking in.

He couldn't see very well in the dark room, so he ever so slowly, walks in, closing the door behind him.

He walks over to Charles' bed just to make sure he was still there.

Yup, there he was.

Charles was curled up and sleeping soundly, his headphones resting on his bedside table.

Henry lets out a silent sigh of relief.

He kneels down, slowly stroking Charles' soft hair.

This causes Charles to stir a bit, slowly opening one eye.

"H-henry?"

Henry feels a bit bad.

"Hi, honey." He whispers gently. "Sorry I woke you."

Charles smiles. "S'okay hen." he giggles a bit. "I suppose you're here because you wanna cuddle?"

Henry nods a bit. "D-do you mind?"

Charles scoots over to make room, and lifts the blanket for him. "Not at all babe."

Henry stands up, crawling into bed with his lover, wrapping his arms around him.

Charles does the same, giving him a kiss on the cheek. "Love ya Stickmin."

Henry blushes and smiles. "Love you more."

The two snuggle closely for a bit.

"Did... did you have the nightmare again?" Charles suddenly asks.

Henry freezes a bit. "I... uh..."

He sighs. "Yeah..."

"Oh henry..." Charles says, cuddling him closer, cupping his face and looking in his eyes.

"I'm right here, ok? I'm here in your arms. Not dead in space." he says, punctuating it with a kiss right between his eyes.

Henry smiles. "Thanks Charlie."

Charles gently strokes Henry's hair. "Sleep well, ok?"

Henry nods. "Ok."

Charles smiles as he falls back asleep.

Henry does the same, knowing he's safe in Charles's arms.