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IN WHICH... HE COMFORTS HER AFTER SHE HAD A BAD DREAM.
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Y/N WOKE UP IN A COLD SWEAT, HER HEART RACING, BREATHS COMING IN RAGGED GASPS.
Her eyes darted around the dark room, the memory of her nightmare clinging to her mind. She tried to calm herself, but the fear was too real, too immediate. Tears welled up in her eyes, spilling over as she hugged her knees to her chest.
In the living room, Jace was winding down from a late-night stream, his laughter filling the apartment as he scrolled through instagram interacting with his followers. The sudden silence from the bedroom caught his attention, and he paused, listening intently. He heard it then – the soft, frantic sobs that broke his heart every time.
"C'mon, Y/N," Jace muttered to himself, rolling his eyes but not with annoyance. He knew what this was. Knew it all too well. With a sigh, he pushed himself off the couch and made his way to the bedroom.
As he entered, he saw Y/N curled up on the bed, shaking. "Yo, baby, you good?" he asked softly, his voice a mix of concern and tenderness.
Y/N looked up at him, tears streaming down her face. She shook her head, unable to find the words to explain the terror that gripped her.
Jace's heart ached seeing her like this. He walked over, slipping into the bed beside her. "Aight, aight, I'm here," he said, pulling her into his arms. She clung to him, her body trembling as she buried her face in his chest.
"Shhh, I got you," Jace whispered, stroking her hair. "Ain't nothin' gonna hurt you. I'm right here."
Y/N's sobs slowly subsided as she melted into his embrace. Jace held her tightly, his presence a comforting shield against the darkness. He kissed the top of her head, murmuring soothing words, cursing under his breath about how much he hated seeing her like this.
"Fuckin' nightmares, man," he muttered.
Y/N nodded against his chest, her breathing beginning to steady. Jace continued to hold her, rocking her gently until she started to drift back to sleep.
"Yo, you sleep now, Y/N," he whispered, his voice softening. "I ain't goin' nowhere. You safe with me."
She mumbled something incoherent, already half-asleep, and Jace smiled. He stayed there, cradling her until he was sure she was deeply asleep, her body relaxed and her breathing even.
Carefully, he slipped out of the bed, making sure not to wake her. He stood there for a moment, watching her sleep peacefully, a sense of protectiveness washing over him. "Love you, Y/N," he whispered before heading back to the living room.
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