Tears Of London

Him

ERIN

She had fell asleep.
Before leaving, I covered her with a plaid, as she was having goosebumps. I was about to leave when I thought : "Is it safe to leave her alone ? What if she reacts badly to cannabis ?"
Worry, I decided to stay. I sat on my chair, near my desk, and got a paper. I finished writing the song, that night. I was so inspired that I even wrote another one, in less than an hour. "Pretty", I called it.
Josephine moved around 3:00 am, in her sleep.
Brutally, she stood up, looking frightened. Her gaze swept the room many times, lost in the dark. She started moaning like an injured kitten, so I joined her in the bed.
- Jo ? What's happening?
She jumped at the sound of my voice.
- Who's that ? she asked, hesitating.
- Erin.
She relaxed slightly.
- You scared the fuck out of me, she whispered. I thought you were him.
I didn't have to ask, I knew who she was referring to. That coward who has hurt her.
- How are you feeling ? Do you need water ?
I supposed she had her throat dry because of cannabis.
- No...I'm just frizzing, she complained.
I got her one of my bonnet, socks and sweatshirt too big for her from my closet. She put my clothes on giggling.
- Thank you.
- It's over, I said when her breath got more calm. He won't hurt you anymore. I swear.
She smiled, eyes closed.
- You're so sexy when you say that, she laughed.
And I think we both fell asleep.