The water in the tub has ran cold and our fingers are now wrinkled but Kim doesn't seem to mind as she stare blankly lost in her deep thoughts.
"Bummy?" I caressed her bare legs that's on my side as I look over my shoulder. "Cmon, let's get change and hit the sack." I got up leaving droplets of water behind not minding to cover my nakedness.
She just looked at me like a lost child, uncertain of what to do next, so I turned to her and held her hand to guide her out. Seeing her like this scares me to no end coz it feels like she's in an autopilot mode, there's no trace of any emotion, she's here but she's elsewhere at the same time if that makes sense. Now, looking back and reading between the lines, it must've been so hard for her when her ex died and I'm certain that she's far worse than how she is right now.
She stood in front of me unmoving, her bare skin was covered in goosebumps. Wiping her dry, I clothed her with my clothes that seemed too colorful for her style.
We were tucked in my bed in no time and I was surprised when she snuggled on my chest with her arms folded on her own chest. She hasn't said a word for the longest time but I won't force anything on her. I will let her take her own pace and just be with her until she feels better. Until she feels like her old self again.
"Mavy." The way she called for my name brought shivers down my spine and made my heart beat frantically.
"Yes, my bummy?" I rasped in response pulling her closer to me.
"Sing, please?" The moment she asked me to sing, there's only one song that popped up in my mind.
I cleared my throat and the song instantly played in my head. The words started to float in the crisp air and depicted the words I wanted to say precisely.
Lay your bare chest on mine
And feel the beat of our hearts collide
Place your palm over mine
And as the sun rise you will find
As I started to sing, I felt her sigh in melancholy. I'm willing to be the rain that will water her withered soul and rejuvenate her fleeting desire to exist. I will be everything she needs.
When the last leaf drops in wintertime
And the best of your dreams cannot grow
I'll wrap you in my gentle arms and squeeze you tight
When the breeze of the cold kiss the freckles on your nose
I'll keep you dry
I remember the conversation I had with Nana the last time we went to visit when she was teaching me how to crochet. There's this certainty in her tone that there's only one person for her dear Ayakim and it's me who she feels it to be. I can recall vividly how she said and asked me not to abandon Kim when everything turns into shambles coz she tends to push everyone away. And right then and there, I promised myself I'm not going anywhere.
Dance with me through the night
Beneath the stars, I see shine through your eyes
Lay me bare around the fire
You will always be my heart's desire
When the last leaf drops in wintertime
And the best of your dreams cannot grow
I'll wrap you in my gentle arms and squeeze you tight
When the breeze of the cold kiss the freckles on your nose
I'll keep you dry
That's what I'm doing right now, standing beside her hand in hand against this storm until the dark clouds turn into a cerulean sky. I will stand beside her until the darkness turns into a bright sunny day and I hope she won't push me away and just let me be there for her.
I'll keep you dry when the midnight rain arrives
And the thunders all roar a high
Keep you dry when you're feeling hollow in your bones
If the dooms of life knock on your door
And you feel as though you're done for sure
Hold my hands and you will be alright, I will comfort you
And keep you dry
When the last leaf drops in wintertime
And the best of your dreams cannot grow
I'll wrap you in my gentle arms and squeeze you tight
When the breeze of the cold kiss the freckles on your nose
I'll keep you dry
As the song concluded, I felt her body twitch and I couldn't be more thankful that she was able to fall asleep. I hope dreamland would be kind enough to Kim and provide her a peaceful dream away from the painful reality that she badly wanted to escape from. That's gonna be my prayer for tonight, all for my bummy to get through this tribulation.
"Good night, my bummy boo." I whispered and kissed the crown of her head.
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Where Iris Bloom
FanficI will nourish you until you no longer be a bud but beautifully blooming flower. Freenbecky AU
