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Chapter Seven • When You Have a Nightmare

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Mackenzie's POV

I woke up panting, covered in sweat. After having one of the worsts nightmares ever. I turned on my light and looked around the room. Nothing was there. My Netflix was still playing from when I had fallen asleep.

I turn to my phone and check the time.

2:34 am

"Great," I muttered.

I sighed and leaned back. Trying my best to calm myself down. No matter what I did, I was still scared. I know I really shouldn't be, I mean I'm sixteen years old, I shouldn't be scared of a stupid nightmare. But, that's what I get for watching all the Saw movies before bed.

I sighed and get out of bed. I walk to my desk. I take a seat on the chair and pull the box to me. Removing the lid I searched through the sea of letters, finding the one I was looking for.

Open When
You have a Nightmare

I look at the envelope, to see all the little drawings. There wasn't much but, it was still something.

I opened up the envelope. Taking out the folded up letter. I unfolded it and scan the paper. Observing it for a quick moment, seeing if John had decided to do any little drawings along the sides, like he usually does.

In this case, he did. They made me smile weakly.

"Let's see what you have to say babe," I muttered to myself.

Dear Mackenzie,

So babe, you've had a nightmare... I'm sorry. They're not fun (I mean obviously but, still). I'm sorry about that, I know you, like most people, if not everyone, don't like them.

You're nightmares though are absolutely horrendous, they're just down right awful. I don't know how or why they're like that but, they are. Ever since we were little they were like that.

I can't say much though, some of your nightmares were brought on by me. Well horror movies that I had made you watch, still, they're my fault every now and then.

You've never really liked anything scary. You were too afraid of most things remotely scary. The boys and I took that to our advantage when we were younger, taking any and every opportunity to scare you. Each reaction was different. Two of them I won't forget. And I am sure you don't either.

The first one was when we were six. We were watching a thing about Slender Man, even though we all knew he was fake, you were still scared. So that night, when everyone had slept over, the boys and I were in my room. We heard you get up to use that bathroom, we decided to scare you.

We had covered our faces with white beanies, and crept our way over to the bathroom. When you had walked out we jumped out and screamed, making you scream. However, moments after that scream tears rolled down your face. We had made you cry. We all felt bad about it. You were never one to cry so we knew it was bad. We let you sleep with us that night because we knew you were so scared.

The second time I will never forget is when we were about eight years old. It was just you, Carson and I. Everyone else had been occupied so the three of us were hanging out. You had walked outside to do something, and Carson and I had the idea to scare you.

We had gotten Halloween masks I had in my room. We put them on and stood by the door. When you walked in we jumped out and scared you. It was so bad that well... you peed your pants. Carson and I felt bad, we didn't do what everyone else would've done by laughing or mocking you. We had took you up to my bathroom. I gave my underwear since I had refused to look through my sisters underwear drawer, and I gave you a pair of basketball shorts.

While you washed up, and Carson and I were putting your stuff in the washing machine. Carson had mentioned the fact that a girl would be wearing my underwear. Yes at first I thought it was a little weird, but then I realized it was only you. I didn't mind because well, I did a jerk move and scared you. Not only did he mention that but he also suggested to look at you're panties, because we were juvenile eight year old boys.

You don't know this but, we did look. We did look for awhile if I am being honest. But, hey, in my mind I thought if she gets to look at and wear my boxer briefs, then I can look at her panties.

Little did eight year old me know, that just a few years later your panties would be dropping. And I'd see more than just those.

Anyways, I know those memories have nothing to do with nightmares but, I figured you could get your mind off of it. I know you find those the most embarrassing things ever but, you laugh at them anyways.

Anyhow, if you find that you cannot sleep, here are some things you can do:

• distract your mind; listen to music, watch Netflix
• calm yourself by meditation
• remove some bedding
• relax your body

I hoped these help. If they don't you can certainly look it up on the internet. I'm sorry you can't call me and talk to me. Like you would usually do in a situation like this. You know how I'd love to talk to you and make you feel better. I had talked to both, Lauren and Carson about this, we have agreed that Carson can be your replacement for me, as you are Carson's replacement for Lauren.

It probably won't be the same thing but, still. It's nice to have someone there. As much as I'd wish to be there myself. Wrap you in my arms and pull you close to my chest. Oh how I'd love that. I miss that. However until the day I can again, I believe Carson could take my place.

Try to fall asleep babygirl. I love you to the moon and back Mack.

Goodnight.

Love,
Johnny

I smiled weakly at the note. I couldn't help but to chuckle a bit. When he shared the memories of us as children, I couldn't help it.

I remember them as if they were yesterday. However, in a way I can't help but to turn bright red at the even thought of them. They were so embarrassing for me. Luckily, the boys never said anything about it.

I put the note on top of my desk, not bothering to place it back in the envelope and walked back to my bed. I laid down and grabbed my phone. Opening it up, I go to my contacts and scroll through finding the person I wanted to talk to.

I click the call button and listen to it as it rang. Three rings pass and then they answered.

"Hey, it's me. I can't sleep, can you come over?"

Hey guys what is up, here is the new chapter. Make sure you get to the number of votes if you want a new chapter.

Also my senior pictures came in and now I have to choose them for my yearbook and I'm really excited tbh.

There were a lot of them that looked really good so I can't wait to see all of them.

I'm also excited because it's going to be my senior year, I have waited for this since freshmen year.

Anyways I'm going to go have shit to do.

Bye loves xoxo