The Enforcement Job **On Hold**

VI

I wake up with a start, sitting up off my bed. I sweating like crazy, my heart is racing and i can't think straight. I had another nightmare.

I swung my legs over the edge of my bed and wiped the sweat from my forehead with the sleeve of my shirt. After calming down. A little and changing into my grey sweatpants and a black tank top. I pulled my hair into a pony tail and looked at the time. 4:27 AM. Why must i always wake up so early?

With a groan, i made my way to the door and silently moved through the hallway. I really don't want to encounter anyone at the moment so i am sure to be extra quiet.

Silently, I make my way into the kitchen. Sure enough, it's empty.

I went over and opened the cabinet to get a coffee mug. Looking up, i let out a frustrated sigh as i noticed the mugs were on the very top shelf. My shortness disabled me greatly.

I stood on my tip toes and tried to reach it but i couldn't. I was about to just give up when a hand came out from behind me and grabbed the mug and set it down beside me.

"So why are you awake so early?" Eliot asked.

"Couldn't sleep."

"Sure."

"I couldn't!"

"Alright, alright i believe you."

"Good. So why are you up?" I questioned, pouring me a cup of hot coffee.

"I already got my ninety minutes," Eliot replied, getting himself a coffee mug. I nodded in understanding.

I took a sip of the hot liquid and let out a sigh. I leaned back against the counter and ran a hand through my hair as I continued sipping my coffee.

"So...." Eliot said.

"So.....?" we sat there in an awkward silence for a few moments. As I kept glancing at him, I noticed he seemed to be lost in thought, his brows furrowed together as if he was concentrating hard on something.

Once I had drained my mug, I rinsed it out and placed it in the dishwasher. I turned and faced Eliot and he looked up at me.

"I'm....sorry... you know for pulling you into all this bullshit...." I apologized.

"Forget it. Don't worry 'bout it." I nodded. I didn't exactly know what to say next so I stood there awkwardly twiddling my thumbs.

"I'm um... Gonna go try and get some sleep.." I told him. He nodded and i went to my room.