Adopted (A PewdieCry Fanfiction)

Chapter 3: Nightmares

*Cry's POV*

As soon as me and Felix finished our little chat, he left the room, probably to go talk with mom, and get familiar with her. I don't blame him, being oh-so very new in this house, and I feel a bit bad for snapping at him earlier. But he needs to learn his place. Thank god it's summer. I'd hate to have to share a school with that doof. He seems to have even less social experience than I. And that's saying something. I just don't get it.. Every time I'm around him, my stomach starts to do flips and my heart beats faster. My face begins to flush and I have trouble looking him directly in the eye. Not like he'd see my gaze anyways, due to the mask. But still. I feel sick. Maybe I am sick. I've never been thing type of sick before, though.

After a couple hours of listening to music and contemplating life and it's meanings, I decided to hit the hay and go to sleep. It was only 10:30, but I felt exhausted after a full day of weird emotions and new beginnings. I turned off my music and rolled over, staring at the wall for a while. I didn't realize I was doing so until someone came in, and I pretended to be asleep. The lights flicked off and I heard the bed shaking slightly. Felix must've been getting to bed as well, climbing onto the top bunk. I remained silent, not wanting him to know I was still awake.

"Sleep well.." He mumbled, and I wasn't quite sure if he meant that to me or himself, but it didn't quite matter. Only a couple minutes later I could hear light snoring from above, and an unexpected grin spread across my face. Something about that sound made me want to hug him and squeeze him. Or maybe strangle him. I get those feelings confused sometimes. I sat up in my bed and removed my shirt and jeans, leaving my mask on just in case Felix woke up before I did. I snuggled up into bed and buried my head into the pillow, and soon enough, I fell asleep to the sound of Felix's peaceful snoring.

It wasn't long until I woke up to the sound of scared whimpers. I slowly opened my eyes and listened, thinking I had just imagined it. Silence.

Another helpless whimper broke the silence and I just listened. Felix was having a nightmare. I didn't know what to do. Should I wake him up or..?

More scared squeaks and whimpers came from the blonde above me and I didn't know if I could stand it much longer.

The noises ceased as the bed shook slightly as I felt him sit up, the noise of dry gasping for breath filling up the silence of night.

"Felix?.." I mumbled hoarsely, not actually meaning to say anything, it just slipped out. I heard a sniffle, and silence.

"..Y-Yeah?.." His voice was soft, cracking slightly as it sounded as if he had been crying. I bit my lip, feeling my heart break. I couldn't handle a crying Felix. I got out from my bed and stood up, looking up to the top bunk. Felix laid there in fetal position, his body shaking lightly from his sobbing and sniffles.

There went another piece of my heart.

I hesitated a moment before murmuring, unintentionally deep, "Do you want to sleep in my bed?.. I mean, I-if you think that'll help with your... nightmare shit.." I said, trying to sound as casual as possible. I didn't want him knowing I secretly wanted this. I barely knew it myself.

I saw him roll over to face me, his eyes red and his cheeks puffy. "R-Really?.. Are you s-sure?.." He sniffed, sitting up. I just nodded, crawling back into my own bed.

"Hurry up before I change my mind." I growled, not wanting to seem soft. I felt the bed rustle and soon enough, blondie was crawling into bed next to me. He made sure not to touch me, clearly not wanting to upset me. But I really just wanted to cuddle him. I scooted closer, slowly wrapping my arms around his waist. "Do you mind if I-...?" I questioned, my deep voice a whisper. He quickly shook his head, placing his hand on my chest. He was cold, and his body was shivering. What the fuck did he dream? It must've been terrifying!..

I squeezed him lightly, not liking to see him as so. Despite only knowing him for one day.. I felt.. Protective over him. I guess that's how brothers are supposed to feel, right?