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[ GN!Reader ] ➜ Night Terrors

         ╰┈➤ Sounds of crying awakens you from your slumber. You find Tsukasa, terrified from the sights of a nightmare. All you can do is sit there to comfort him.

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Sniff.. whimper..

Upon hearing strange noises, your eyes cracked opened. The room was dark, but you immediately recognized it as Tsukasa's bedroom. That's right. You had fallen asleep on the floor, in spite of Tsukasa's every protest. The disturbances came from the mattress, causing you to involuntarily jolt as the sheets shifted. It seemed as though the performer was having an unpleasant experience in his slumber.
You sat upright. "Tsukasa?"
He flinched awake, shifting to face you. "Huh? Wh-what's wrong?"
Not only the stammer gave away his horror, but the fact his eyes squinted to battle bitter tears. You observed him for a brief moment, eyebrows knitting with concern. "Did you have a nightmare?"
"Haha, no, I can handle it," he reassured you. "I am a star after all."
You nodded your head a bit. "Are you sure? It sounded like you were crying."
"I-I—" he began to breathe heavily, chest seizing with terror. "I'm not c-crying.."
"Woah," in surprise, you rose to your feet, approaching the bedside. "Breathe. Are you okay?"
"I don't know," he exhaled forcefully. "I can't— I can't breathe.."
"Do you want me to hold you?"

Nod.

You crawled onto the mattress, leaning up against the pillows. After doing this, you extended your arms. Tsukasa crawled towards you, afterwards giving in to your gesture. He heaved a sigh of relief as your arms found their way around his sides. Hand on the back of his head, you gently pet his sunset hair. He nuzzled into you, sniffling softly. It was such a vulnerable cry. The softest, quietest cry you'd ever heard. Heart shattering, your thumb continued to play about in his hair. Tsukasa, laying on his side, rested his hands onto your abdomen. You took his hand in your free hand, placing a gentle kiss on it. You then released his hand, sliding your palm onto his face.
"Shhh, it's okay," you gingerly reassured him. "You're safe now."
Without a second to spare, Tsukasa rested his ear to your chest. He was listening to your heartbeat. Frame relaxing into you, he huddled up close to your side. Your embraced him in gentle warmth, slinking your arms around him. You shifted in order to cover him in blankets, afterwards placing a delicate kiss upon the bridge of his nose.

"Thank you," he whispered. "I'm sorry I woke you up."
"Don't worry," you gently rubbed his back as he ducked into your chest, taking shelter there. "It's not your fault. It's okay."
He seemed to relax the more you said these things. Which is exactly why you continued.
"Good job. It's safe to sleep. If you have another nightmare, I'm right here. You won't have another, it's okay. Shhh, go to bed, gorgeous."
He yawned. "Goodnight. Thank you."
"Yeah, anytime. I'll always be here."

Even though he had fallen right back asleep, you remained awake. Your hand dutifully played with his hair, the other hand rubbing his back. Such actions lulled him gently into a state of comfort, where he slipped back into slumber. In the warm bed he slept, peaceful for the rest of the night.