Unforgettable

Chapter 5

A few hours later the movie was over. Oh my gosh! That movie was so scary. I could barely watch it. I was hiding behind Derek most of the movie. I am terrified to go to sleep now!

            I hope he is planning to stay with me. If not, I am going to make him sleep in the same room as me.

            “Baby, are you ok?” Derek asks me. I look at him and shake my head no.

I am so happy I dropped off Julie and Sam back at the parking lot so they could drive home. I pull Abbey by my side and she looks calm.

            “Want me to sleep in your room with you?” Derek asks me. I bet I would sleep a whole lot better if he did. I am just so afraid to sleep on my own. I have never been good with scary movies. One time after watching one, I had to sleep with my parents in their bed for a month. That was no fun. My dad and mom snore really loud. So, I never go much more sleep than I did when I had nightmares. It was just no fun.

“Yes please. I would really like that. With you sleeping with me, I would sleep so much better. I know when I was little. I got so scared from a movie. I had to sleep with my parents in their bed for a whole month.” I said as he just held me while he listened to me talk.

            “Well, I will keep all of your nightmares away from you. If they come back, I will make them go away. I want you to not be scared.” Derek says protecting me. I can tell he wants me to be safe and not scared of the nightmares I may have. If I do have any, I know he will keep them away. I just hope I don’t wake up screaming. I normally do that from time to time. It is not pretty. It is a very loud shriek. It sounds like I am being murdered. It is a very loud blood curdling scream.

            “Good. I know you will do a very good job.” I say kissing him on the lips.

With that we drive home in silence. I love how he likes to protect me and keep me safe. He is an amazing boyfriend.

            We walk in the front door and we see Joan and Jack on the couch. They are doing puzzles or something. I honestly don’t know.

            “Hey kids. How was the movie and dinner with you friends?” Jack asks getting up and stretching.

            “It was good. The food was amazing. The movie was really scared though.” Derek says.

            “Did Abbey get scared?” Joan asks looking at us.

“I did. I hid behind Derek the whole time. I was just so scared. I can’t help it. I get scared really easily.” I say looking and feeling ashamed.

            “Oh, it’s ok kiddo.” Jack says looking at me sympathetically. He pats me on the shoulder and goes towards the kitchen.

            “I know I will sleep well though after I forget what happened in the movie. Once I forget, things will turn back to normal that is a very good thing. In my part I guess.” I say with a smile on my face. I hate being scared. It’s not something I am proud of but, it’s true. I will always probably be like this.

            “I am happy you guys had fun. I am sorry though Abbey. I’m sure you will sleep well though.” Joan says. She smiles at me and takes Jacks hand and leads him away. The say good night and walk in their room. I hear them shut the door and we head to my room. I know I am going to sleep so well. His strong arms around me will make me feel so good. I love being in his arms. I just feel so safe, and secure. I feel like nothing can happen to me when I am in his arms.

            “Thank you for sleeping in here with me. I know you will protect me from bad dreams. You won’t let me get scared. Just don’t leave me baby. I need you to stay with me at all times. Never get up.” I say as he kisses me on the lips. We lie down on the bed and get comfortable. He kisses me again and I smile with a big grin on my face. He is just way too cute.

            We kiss one more time and close our eyes. He sings to me softly and I slowly start to fall asleep. Man he is a really good boyfriend. I am so lucky to have a man like him. He is not afraid to fight for what he wants. He can stick up for himself. He doesn’t ever really let his guard down.

            I am enjoying hearing his voice. I love the way it sounds. It is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. He has a really great voice. He is singing a lullaby to me. How romantic is he?

He sounds like he is right on top of things. He is very romantic. I can tell he tries hard. Not too hard to scare me off though. I fall asleep in his arms. My night is peaceful. Finally, I can relax.