Running Into Hamilton

Another Dream-part 82

She soon falls asleep, but just before her eyes close completely, I gently kiss her forehead and let her heavy eyes shut.
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*maddie pov*

I'm in someone's arms, where am I? He grips my arms tightly, shoving me off of him. "Why are you here. I hate you." He says, then scoots to the end of the bed. He punches my stomach, then walks out of the room. I lay there, subconsciously gripping my stomach, crying. I don't want to me here. I whimper slightly, knowing that if I'm too loud, he'll come back. I'm jolted slightly, I feel a strong grip on my shoulder. It's not as harsh as the hands before, they're much more loving and gentle. My eyes pop open, and I realize it was a dream. "Hey, you're ok, you're alright, it's fine." I hear a voice, and immediately realize that it's Riley.

"Oh, good morning. Wait is it morning?" I ask, not quite sure of the time. "Well, technically yes, its- 3:13." He says, pausing to check the time. "Oh, I'm sorry. Go back to sleep, I'll be right back." I say, getting up from the comfortable position in his arms. Just before I can, he gently pulls me in. "Don't be sorry, you're fine. I'm staying up with you, what do you need." He says in a soft voice. "I'm just going to get water. I'll be fine, go to sleep." I say, clutching my arms around my stomach. It's huge, I hate it. "You're beautiful, monkey, I love you." He says, gently taking my arms off of my stomach.

I quickly stand up and go to the kitchen. I grab a small glass and fill it with water, then sit at the counter. After each few sips, I pinch down the side of my arms. It's numb, I do it so much that I don't feel it anymore. Once I finish the glass, I quietly put it in the sink, then head back to my room. I slowly climb onto the right side of the bed, the put my back against the headboard. I pull my knees up to my chest and sit like that for a while. "Monkey, it's ok, I've got you now, you're safe." Riley says, gently stroking my hair while hugging me. I quickly fall asleep, my head tilted against his, him softly humming showtunes to calm me down and make me smile.
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