Chapter 3
Middle of the night...
Riker POV
The plane was falling! I looked out my window, and started screaming. Everything went dark, and then I was all alone. I could see the faces of my dead family and friends. I started screaming again, wanting to get away!
"Riker! Riker, wake up!"
I opened my eyes, but it was dark. I couldn't see anything. Something grabbed my hand, and I screamed.
"Riker, it's just me!"
My eyes started adjusting a little, and I saw the outline of my girlfriend. I sighed, and tears came down my face. I felt like I couldn't catch my breath no matter how hard I tried.
"Riker, you're ok."
I let out some sobs, and Skye pulled me into her arms.
"Riker, you're ok. What happened? Did you have a nightmare?"
"Y-yeah," I whispered.
"You're ok. We're home. We're safe."
I realized I was all sweaty, but I felt really cold. I was shivering a little.
"Do you want me to get you some water?"
"Y-yeah. Thanks..."
Skye got up, but I grabbed her hand.
"Can I actually come with you?" I asked, quietly.
"Yeah."
We went into the kitchen. Skye got me a glass of water, and I drank it quickly.
"You ok?" Skye asked.
"Yeah. Just a little shaky..."
"What was your nightmare about?"
"Same as last night..."
"Oh..."
"Why are we downstairs?"
"You fell asleep during the movie."
"Oh. Yeah, I remember now..."
"Do you want to go up to bed? You'd probably be more comfortable than on the couch."
"No. I can't go back to sleep."
"Riker, you can't not sleep."
"For right now I can."
"Riker."
"No. I don't want to go back to sleep."
"Fine. I think I'm going to go up, and go to bed though."
"No. Can you please stay with me?"
"Why?"
"In case I fall asleep."
"Riker-"
"You can calm me down better than my siblings. Please."
"Ok..."
We walked over to the couch together. I put something on TV, and Skye laid down with her head on my lap. I pulled a blanket over us, and tried to stay awake. But I couldn't.
Morning...
Skye POV
I woke up to Riker screaming again. He woke himself up by screaming, and grabbed my hand.
"Riker?"
"Make it stop! Please! I want the nightmares to stop!"
I hugged him, and he hugged me back, but he seemed weak.
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Stressed
FanfictionSequel to Stranded. After crashing on a deserted island, it's messed up some things in Riker's head. The effects are clear every day now. And they're getting worse. How will Riker handle the panic attacks and nightmares, and still keep a good relati...
