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Nightmare! (Pomni x Reader)

Pomni comforting reader who has had a nightmare about her abstracting!

REQUESTED BY @fredbear_fan83

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The transition from reality to the digital circus has been difficult for you, as it would be for anyone. You joined at the same time as Pomni, another victim of this digital hellscape. On your first day, she claimed to have spotted an exit, but was quickly shut down by the others. You took this as an opportunity to confide in her and a connection blossomed between you two. No matter what challenges or adventures Caine put you through, you and Pomni always felt comfortable with each other and would routinely spend time with each other afterwards.

Unfortunately, the recent abstraction of Kaufmo caused a lot of anxiety for you, especially in relation to Pomni and her well-being. While you appreciated her determined attitude towards finding an exit, you worried about how much longer she could stay stable. The others mentioned the reason Kaufmo abstracted was because he "lost his mind", presumably from his obsession with finding the exit. Kinger alluded to Pomni ending up just like Kaufmo and just the idea of that scared you.

Pomni, being the person who you were closest with, picked up on your anxiety. She tried to get you to explain, but you didn't want to cause her any more stress than she was already dealing with. The day went on.

As you rest in your bed for the night, you ponder on your anxieties and try to calm yourself down using relaxation techniques you learned before you transitioned to the digital world. You slowly drift off to sleep.

Throughout the night, you repeatedly wake up, pestered by nightmares. Nightmares of... Pomni. Abstracting. A tear rolls down your face, which quickly turns into full-blown crying. 

"I... I can't do this... I have to tell someone about this."

after a few minutes of crying, you wipe away your tears and stumble out of your bed. As you walk towards your door, you hear footsteps from outside. Then, a knock on your door, which startles you.

"Hey... um... are you alright...?" A soft voice asks.

You quickly open the door.

"Pomni!" You utter in shock, hoping she didn't hear the sound of your crying moments ago. 

"Yeah... um... I heard you... crying? I wanted to check up on you." 

You blush. "Oh, don't worry about me, I was just... thinking about things."

"Thinking about things? Like what? You can talk with me, I'm here for you." She smiles and grabs your hand. "We have to be there for each other, right?" Her calm voice washes over you, like the waves of the ocean. 

"Okay... Come in." You respond, gesturing towards the inside of your room. "I'll tell you."

Pomni walks inside and you both sit together on your bed. She rests her hand on yours.

"You can tell me. I'm here." She looks at you with a smile.

"Well... I had a few nightmares... I guess."

"...Nightmares? About what?"

You sigh and look around nervously. "You... abstracting. What happened to Kaufmo... I'm afraid. What if that happens to you?"

Pomni puts her hand on your shoulder and looks at you, worried. "So thats what you were crying about? You were... worried for me?"

"Yeah... I'm sorry. This is so embarrassing. I-" 

Pomni suddenly wraps her arms around you, caressing your back. "No, I understand... you're just scared. It's okay. I'm safe, alright? Don't worry about anything bad happening to me."

You let yourself relax in her arms. "Thanks, Pomni..."

After a few moments, Pomni moves back and looks you in the eyes. "Would you like me to stay with you, until you can sleep again?"

"I-I don't want to inconvenience you or anything... but... yes... I would like that..."

"You aren't bothering me, (y/n)." She responds, giggling. "Just lie down for me."

You lie down on your bed and adjust your pillow. Pomni covers you in your blanket, tucking you in. 

"...This might sound weird... but... you're kinda adorable when you're comfortable like this..." Pomni whispers. You can see her start to blush. "I'll tell you a few stories from my life before... the digital circus... okay?" 

As Pomni tells you a few stories from her previous life, you start to feel yourself drift off to sleep.
This time, a lot less upset than you were before. 

"I think... I like you, (y/n), I think I like you a lot..."

As Pomni gets ready to leave, she leans over and softly kisses you on the forehead.

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AUTHORS NOTE:

I haven't written anything in so long (other than school-related essays, of course.) I apologize if my writing is a bit awkward lmfao, anyway thanks for reading! Have a nice day! <3