Time Changer

Chapter 10: Nightmare

This is going to be a long chapter ft. fluff and breif mentions of a historical event

Day 8 and 1/2

"Alexander!?" John cried out, worried. Max put a finger to her mouth, making a "shh"ing sound, her mud colored wings flapping in the wind.

"If we're going to find them, we need to be quie-"

A deep scream pierced the some-what silence. It was obviously male, and that's what made John's stomach urk and made him scream out.

"ALEXANDER!" he screamed, sitting up fast in the red silk sheets. It made a creaking sound, the said person sat up faster than he actually spoke his name.

"What is it!?" said male asked, turning on the bedside lamp in a swift motion, looking around the room as light filled the dark space.

The room filled with a dim light. It was obviously the middle of the night. It reminded John of after Schulykill river, when he thought Alexander was dead. He prayed that that reality would never be. John hoped he didn't wake anyone else up in the tower, making them grab their weapons and run to their room, just to find that John had a stupid nightmare. Now, that would be embarrassing.

He looked at his lover, seeing him staring right back with worried and frightened eyes.

"N-nothing," he stuttered out, "go back to sleep."

He moved to turn over and lay on his side, but a hand on his shoulder stopped him from doing so.

"What ever is the matter, dearest Laurens?" Alexander asked in a calm and gentle voice that John knew was only to soothe him but only made him feel worse for waking his love.

"You would think it silly."

Alex gave him a hazy smile. "If it is as of importance, I will not think it silly." he stated. "And if it's not, well... I all but will laugh or judge you."

Despite his uneasiness and what felt like sleep deprive, he smiled lazily, having an edge of embarrassment to his tone as he spoke.

"I had a nightmare."

Alex quirked an eyebrow.

"Whatever was it about?"

John worried his lip.

Should I tell him? he thought.

After a few beats, he settled with, "Do you remember Schullykill River?"

Hamilton furrowed his brows. This was not where he thought this conversation was headed.

"When everyone believed me to be dead?"

John nodded solemnly.

"Even I had lost hope that you were alive after several days of you missing."

Alexander plastered a grin on his face, making John raise a brow in question.

"Remember what we did when I 'arised from the dead'?"

Laurens blushed a crimson, him nodding. Alexander raised his brow in mock surprise but returned to his frown a moment later.

"What does this have to do with your nightmare?"

Laurens sighed through his nose. He opened his mouth for a moment then closed it instantly, repeating that action until he settled on his wording.

"I do not wish to lose you again." he answered.