Hosie~ One Shots

Nightmare

In her nightmare, Hope found herself standing in the middle of a desolate field. The sky was a murky gray, and an eerie silence filled the air, broken only by the distant, ominous rumble of thunder. She could see Josie in the distance, a fragile figure surrounded by a swirling vortex of darkness. Hope's heart raced as she tried to run towards her, but her feet felt like they were moving through quicksand, each step a monumental struggle.

"Josie!" Hope screamed, her voice echoing through the emptiness. "Josie, I'm coming!"

Josie turned to face her, her eyes wide with terror. "Hope, help me! Please, don't let go!" she cried out, reaching her hand towards Hope. The darkness around her seemed to pulse and writhe, inching closer to engulf her.

Desperation surged through Hope as she pushed herself harder, trying to reach Josie. But no matter how hard she ran, the distance between them seemed to grow. The darkness tightened its grip around Josie, and she began to sink into the ground, her expression one of sheer panic.

"Josie, no!" Hope shouted, her voice breaking. She finally managed to close the distance, dropping to her knees beside Josie and grasping her outstretched hand. Their fingers interlocked, and for a moment, Hope felt a surge of relief.

But then the darkness intensified, pulling Josie down with a relentless force. Hope held on with all her might, but it was as if an invisible wall separated them. Her grip started to slip, her fingers unable to hold on any longer.

"Hope, don't let me go!" Josie's voice was filled with fear and anguish.

"I'm trying, Josie! I'm trying!" Hope cried, tears streaming down her face. She could see the terror in Josie's eyes, and it shattered her heart.

Suddenly, the ground beneath Josie gave way completely, and with a final, heartbreaking scream, she was pulled into the abyss. Hope's hand closed around empty air, her own scream tearing through the silence. She fell to the ground, sobbing, the realization of her helplessness crashing over her like a tidal wave.

"Josie, no! Please, come back!" Hope wailed, pounding her fists into the dirt. The darkness that had claimed Josie began to close in around her, cold and suffocating. She felt it wrap around her, dragging her into a bottomless void of despair and loneliness.

Just as the darkness threatened to consume her entirely, Hope jolted awake, her body trembling and drenched in sweat. She sat up in bed, gasping for breath, the terror of the nightmare still gripping her heart.

It was then that Josie stirred beside her, sensing her distress. "Hope?" she murmured sleepily, rubbing her eyes. "What's wrong?"

Hope's voice trembled as she tried to speak. "I... I had a nightmare," she managed to say, her throat tight with emotion. "You were... you were dying, and it was all my fault. I couldn't do anything to save you."

Josie sat up and gently cupped Hope's face in her hands, forcing Hope to look into her eyes. "It was just a dream, Hope. I'm right here. I'm okay."

Hope shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes. "But it felt so real, Josie. I felt so powerless. I can't lose you. I can't."

Josie pulled Hope into a tight embrace, her voice soothing and calm. "You won't lose me, Hope. I promise. I'm not going anywhere."

Hope clung to Josie, her tears soaking into Josie's shirt. "But what if something happens? What if I can't protect you? What if I fail?"

Josie pulled back slightly, just enough to look into Hope's eyes again. "Hope, listen to me. You are the strongest person I know. You have faced so much and come out stronger every time. We all have our fears, but you can't let them control you. You can't let them take away the moments we have together."

Hope's voice was barely a whisper. "I just love you so much, Josie. The thought of losing you is unbearable."

Josie smiled softly, brushing a tear from Hope's cheek. "And I love you, Hope. That's why we have to hold on to each other, especially when things get tough. We face everything together. You don't have to bear the weight of the world alone."

Hope took a deep, shaky breath, trying to absorb Josie's words. "I know you're right. It's just... sometimes it feels like everything is out of control, and I can't stand the thought of something happening to you because of me."

Josie kissed Hope's forehead, a gesture of love and reassurance. "We're a team, Hope. We protect each other. And even if things get scary, we'll face them together. I'm not leaving you, ever."

Hope looked into Josie's eyes, finding comfort in their warmth and certainty. "Promise?"

Josie nodded firmly. "I promise. Always and forever."

Hope finally allowed herself to relax, resting her head on Josie's shoulder. The nightmare still lingered at the edges of her mind, but with Josie by her side, it didn't seem as terrifying. They sat in silence for a while, wrapped in each other's arms, drawing strength from their love and the promise that they would face whatever came their way together.

As the night wore on, Hope's heartbeat slowly returned to normal. The nightmare had shaken her, but Josie's presence had grounded her. She knew there would be more challenges ahead, but with Josie by her side, she felt a renewed sense of hope and determination.

"Thank you, Josie," Hope whispered as she began to drift back to sleep.

"For what?" Josie asked softly.

"For being my light in the darkness. For loving me," Hope replied.

Josie smiled, pressing a gentle kiss to Hope's temple. "Always, Hope. Always."

With that, Hope closed her eyes, finally finding peace in the embrace of the person she loved more than anything. And as they held each other through the night, their hearts beat in unison, a testament to their unbreakable bond and the love that would see them through even the darkest of times.