Married to the Devil

18

Since returning from the hospital, Pavel had seemed more quiet and distant, but Pooh didn't let Pavel see his worries. He took good care of Pavel, ensuring he had everything he needed.

 One night, Pavel screamed in his sleep, startling Pooh awake. Pooh quickly turned on the light and turned to his side, caressing Pavel's face.

"Pavel, what's wrong?" Pooh asked, his voice filled with concern.

Pavel hugged Pooh tightly, crying loudly. He cried for three hours straight, clinging to Pooh as if he were his lifeline.

"I-I saw your dad in my sleep... He came to kill us... both of us. It was so realistic," Pavel sobbed, his body trembling. 

"P-please don't leave me..." Pavel pleaded, his grip tightening around Pooh , when  pooh was about to leave to get a glass of water for Pavel.

Pooh held Pavel close, gently rocking him back and forth. "I'm here, Pavel. I'm not going anywhere. It was just a nightmare. You're safe with me," he whispered soothingly, kissing the top of Pavel's head.

Pavel's sobs gradually subsided, but his grip remained tight. "I can't lose you, Pooh. I can't go through that again," he said, his voice still shaky.

"You won't lose me," Pooh assured him, brushing away Pavel's tears. "I promise you, nothing will happen to us. I'm here to protect you, always."

Pooh lay back down with Pavel, keeping the light on to provide a sense of security. He held Pavel close, their bodies entwined as he whispered comforting words. "I'm sorry for what happened. I know it was traumatic, and I regret that you had to see it. But I'll make sure nothing like that ever happens again."

Pavel nodded, his face buried in Pooh's chest. "Just stay with me, Pooh. I need you."

"I'll always stay with you," Pooh replied, tightening his embrace. "We'll get through this together."

As the night wore on, Pavel's breathing eventually became steady, and he fell back into a fitful sleep, still clinging to Pooh. Pooh stayed awake, watching over him, his heart aching for the pain Pavel was going through. He knew it would take time for the wounds to heal, but he was determined to be there for Pavel every step of the way.