Until eternity

The dream

(Theo POV)

I heard Shai screaming from across the hall, it wasn't till I got to her door I realized it was my name she was screaming.

Why? Why is she screaming my name. When I got in her room she looked like she was fighting in her sleep.

"Shai...Shai...are you okay? Its just a nightmare. Its me Theo. She starts reaching for me asking if I am okay.

I think she realizes it was just a dream because her words trail off and she is just looking at me with this worried look.

I know this look, its the look she gives when she doesn't want some one to see her vulnerability.

"Shai are you okay? You were screaming in your sleep. Do you want to talk about it?"

She starts figgiting and looks away with embarrassment. I put my hand on her chin and make her face me.

We are just looking in each others eyes, a little to long. I've noticed that about us. We probably stare at each other a little longer then normal but it never feels wrong.

Ever since the first day we met in the reading room, there has been something about her.

No I'm not just talking looks either. Don't get me wrong she is quit stunning. Her smile just lights up the room and those eyes.

Every time I look into those eyes a sort of comfort comes over me. We have gotten really close in this short time and I know there are some things in her past she isn't ready to share with me.

Like the night we were all hanging out and dancing. The song, Burning house started playing and it was a sad but beautiful song. She started tearing up in my arms.

I wanted to ask her what was going on, but she assured me she wasn't ready to talk about it yet.

I hope she starts to open up to me more because I want to be their for her, she is been such a good friend to me, I want to return the favor.

I feel the need to protect her; from what I don't know, but I feel like I've known her forever. I don't know if its all in my mind but I feel like I can tell when she is happy, worried, sad, or nervous.

Shai, I ask again..Do you want to talk about it? She is looking at me worried, I can tell she is weighing the options on telling me.

She finally let's out a sigh, and stands up and walks to the window. I stay sitting on the edge of the bed to give her a little space.

As she is staring out the window she says..

"I don't know how to say this, it may sound weird, and I'm sorry..." I cut her off and reassure her its okay that I am only concerned about her.

She is looking out the window and starts describing her dream to me.

"Well Theo, I am in the woods running like I'm searching for someone or something. Its dark and drizzling outside. I come to this clearing and its a meadow with flowers everywhere, when I look across I see you. I'm walking towards you and this gray fog appears behind you. You get this look on your face like you are in Pain. I start running but I can't reach you and your screaming in agony.

I don't know why I keep, I mean why I had this dream. It just seemed so real.

I walk up behind her and put my arm on her shoulder, she turns around and presses her head to my chest. I decide to pull her in for a hug.

I noticed Shai said keep. So I decide to ask her

"Shai have you had this dream before?" And then she says it...

Yes.