Your parents were out of town for the weekend, so you were staying the night at your best friend Hayes's house. You fell asleep hours ago. Hayes sits in his desk chair watching you sleep in only basketball shorts. Watching the rise and fall of your chest. Watching the small smile you wear while you sleep fade. All of a sudden, you sit up and rub your eyes. "Sorry. Did I wake you?" Hayes says.
"No. I was just having a bad dream," you say quietly.
Hayes walks over to the bed and lays down with you, wrapping his arms around you, enveloping you in a firm, but gentle hug. "It's okay y'n. I'll protect you from them if they come to get you again," he says.
You slowly close your eyes, feeling the warmth of Hayes's bare chest around you. You try to focus on the smell of him. He smells like campfire. Your eyes slowly close. You turn over so you're facing him and bury your face in his chest. Right before you drift off, you hear him whisper in your ear, "I love you y'n, I always have, and I hope one day you can love me too." You smile, and you think he feels it because then you feel him smile too. He whispers again. But this time, he says, "Good night beautiful." and kisses you softly on the cheek. It was as if a butterfly had landed on your cheek. His lips were soft and warm. For the rest of the night, you feel safe, because you are in Hayes's arms.
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This was for my lovely friend Alexanderia. Sorry it was a little short.:/
