The Dark

I lay in my bed, mismatched pyjama shirt and shorts, feeling lonely and missing the warmth of a friend. I tossed and turned, unable to sleep; the giant emptiness I felt in my chest keeping me from escaping life.
My dark surroundings flooded my mind making me aware of the blaring loneliness I felt.
I turned for the last time, my arm falling over the side of my bed into the abyss beside me; terrible thoughts filled my mind, scolding me for feeling this emptiness.
Then a warm entity engulfed my hand. It felt like a friendly hand upon mine. I opened my eyes to see a dark, scruffy figure with an endearing smile sat next to my bed. Words never left his mouth but his eyes said everything that needed to be said.
Feeling this new found assurance made me feel safe. I wasn't lonely now, I had a friend that I could look forward to when it got dark.
I closed my eyes again and The Dark lay beside me presenting me with a hug that warmed my whole body and filled the emptiness in my chest. Finding peace and love in my new environment, I drifted off to sleep.
The Dark was the best thing that could have happened to me. Now I sleep each night instead of tossing and turning and feeling empty. I hope everybody has a DARK of their own. Goodnight.