Nightingale

11

I wake up to a dark room with Grayson's tattooed arm wrapped securely around me his long legs intertwined with my short ones and his face nuzzled in my neck while he's sound asleep. Sighing I close my eyes and just enjoy the warmth and safety Gray being so close provides; if I had the choice I don't think I'd ever leave his arms, but sadly I don't have that choice.

Once Grayson finds out the truth I know he won't want anything to do with me and I dread that day, the day I'll be all alone again. Silently I wipe my tears and try to untangle myself from Gray but as soon as I try moving his arm he tightens his hold groaning pulling my body closer to his. I try again but again his grip tightens "what are you doing?" Gray asks his voice thick and groggy with sleep "I have to pee" I whisper afraid of talking to loud for some reason "fine" he groans slightly releasing me "hurry back" he kisses just below my ear finally releasing me I hurry to the bathroom before I pee my pants.

"All better?" Gray asks as I climb back in bed wrapping his arms around me pulling me into him "Gray!" I whine as I'm mushed to his chest, his very naked, muscular, tattooed chest he chuckles releasing me some so he can look at my face. We lay there silently staring at each other for a moment before Gray breaks the silence "how do you feel?" He asks genuine concern in his voice and on his face "I feel fine" I answer confused sighing Gray props himself up on his elbow intently searching my face "you don't remember, do you?" He asks still searching my face "no?" I question.

"Baby you passed out" "what? When?" I ask alarmed, normally I remember passing out. "What's the last thing you remember?" He asks ignoring my question "I remember cuddling with you" I say blushing which makes Gray smile "what else?" He prompts "meeting your parents" "and?" "I had this really weird dream" I say suddenly remembering the dream I had. "Okay?" He questions curiously "yeah, I was sleeping or at least I think I was, I couldn't move or talk but I could hear you and Colton fighting" I say thinking about the dream he's gonna think I'm crazy.

"That's it?" He questions "well no.." I pause "you're gonna think I'm crazy" I tell him regretting being up the dream "why would I think you're crazy?" He asks leaning closer still studying my face "I.. because" I squeal in embarrassment covering my face "baby I promise I won't think you're crazy" he assures kissing my forehead "can't we just go back to sleep?" I ask trying to change the subject "no can do baby" he answers kissing my cheek then my jaw then running his nose down my neck inhaling before placing a kiss in that spot.

"I wanna hear about this dream" he says into my neck licking the spot "Gray!!" I squeal no one has ever licked me before and the worst part is I liked it. He placed another light kiss in that spot before bringing his eyes back to mine; I swear I could just get lost in his eyes they're so beautiful, before I know what I'm doing my hand is on his face gently caressing him while Gray closes his eyes sighing contently before he turns his head and places a kiss on my palm sending little tingles through my arm at his action.

Gray grabs my hand lacing our fingers together as I stare at our hands in shock of his actions "babe" Gray calls but I don't take my eyes off our hands amazed at the feeling of his hand in mine "Lace" he calls but still I focus on our hands, holding hands is something I never got to do, I was never allowed to touch Danny I always had to wait for him to initiate any contact.

"Baby" Grayson whispers into my ear before I feel his mouth placing another kiss on the corner of my mouth I sigh in content enjoying the feeling so Gray does it again as I practically melt in his arms. I can feel Grayson grin as he kisses my jaw and down my neck moving ever so slowly away from where I want his lips "Gray" I pout "she speaks" he teases "not funny" I whine trying to push him away "aww baby don't be mad" he coos turning my face to look at him but I advert my gaze.

"Tell you what, you finish telling me about that dream and then I'll finish exploring" he bargains adding another kiss at the corner of my mouth. I stare at him searching his face to see if he really means it or if he's just mocking me "I promise baby" he assures "but first your dream" sighing I take a deep breath preparing for him to laugh at me.