A Dragon Age Inquisition fanfic: Cole X Reader

Part 5: Nightly Visit

After dinner last night, I immediately went to bed. Although, Solas had to walk me there since my leg was busted up. As soon as my head hit the pillow I fell into a deep sleep. That night I dreamed of fire and screams. I woke up with a jerk and cold sweat rolled down my cheeks as I tried to regain my composure. I looked outside the window where the moon shined bright in the sky and the stars twinkled, like they were dancing for the world to see. I slowly wipe the sweat off my face and slide my feet off the edge of the bed. Slowly lifting myself up with the support of a bedpost. I see a light colored robe on a chair sitting at the end of the bed.
Confused, I walked over to see a slip of paper placed on the seat of the chair. It read

'For you ,' ~C.

I was confused seeing as this wasn't here when I was asleep and I didn't recall Solas putting it here. What confused me the most was the only thing to go by who put it there was the letter C. I decided to think about it later and slid the robe on. It was silky, smelled of the roses, and fit my petite frame well. I turned back to the window and walked onto the balcony to gaze at the stars above.
My (hair length) (hair color) hair blew in the wind and I took a deep breath in. Smells of pine trees and rain. Maybe a storm is coming. I opened my eyes and looked across the street at the dark windows of the tavern. The one straight across from me had a silhouette of a person in it, but I couldn't figure out who it was. A shiver went down my spine and I turned to go back into my room, but in my head I heard a soft voice say,

'Don't go.' I recognized this voice.

I turned back around and and said aloud, "H-hello."

The silhouette in the window raised it's hand and waved. 'Hello, is there something wrong? You woke up suddenly and it's 2 in the morning,' the voice in my head spoke sweetly and I thought it was odd that they knew about my waking.

'I'm fine, just nightmares. Who are you? I recognize your voice, but can't pin point it,' I thought.

The silhouette disappeared and the voice came from behind me, " Sorry if I frightened you, I didn't mean to. I see you're wearing my present," the voice said.

I turned to face.. Cole, his face hid by his large brimmed hat, even though there was light all around the room from the moon behind me.

"Oh," I glanced down at the robe, " Yes, it's quite nice. Thank you, but how did you know my favorite color was (your favorite color)?"

"Just a guess," he said with a smile lifting his head to look at me.

His face lit up with the white light of the moon and, even though his golden bangs got in the way, I could still see his bright sky blue eyes looking into mine. I blushed, and looked towards the floor. He quickly did the same.

"I don't know how I'm going to get to sleep with my head, like this," I whispered.

There was a moment of silence that draped over the room, thick wool blanket. An owl hoo-ed in the distance. I finally mustered up the courage to speak,

"W-would you come lay next to me? It might help me sleep knowing someone else was there to protect me." He looked up shyly and nodded his head.

I smiled sweetly at him and he walked over to the side of the bed and climbed up. I followed him and we both layed down and I snuggled underneath his arm. He took his hat off and layed it on the bed post closest to him. I layed my head on his chest and closed my eyes. I listened to his breathing. Deep and I could feel it on my face, strangely cold. Like an icey wind blew into the room and brushed my cheek.
As I listened to his breathing I was a little startled when I heard no heart inside beating. Mine was beating fast enough for the both of us. He spoke softly next to my ear,

" I'm not alive, if that's why you're wondering why I have no heart beat. I am a spirit. So, I don't have a heart. I'm sorry if that bothers you."

"Oh, no, I don't mind. I'm just happy to have someone so willing to lay next to me."

And with that the silence returned. However, it wasn't an awkward silence, more of a peaceful one. I closed my eyes and  drifted off to sleep listening to the deep breaths of Cole and the soft wind blowing though the trees outside.

*Cole's veiw*
"Oh, no, I don't mind. I'm just happy to have someone so willing to lay next to me," (Y/N) said with a warm tone.

She slowly closed her eyes and I could feel her breathing slow. I looked down and saw that some hair had gotten onto her face and moved it behind her ear. Her skin is so warm. I feel such a strong connection to her that is strange. I have never felt such, warmth towards another person. She is truly special. I would protect her to the end.

Hey guys, it's me I'm back and I'm hopefully going to update you guys more with more parts to the story. Let me know if you guys want this story to stay more PG or if you want this to get a bit more saucy *raises eyebrows*. Until the next part Cha
~Boozillax