It was another one of those nightmares you kept having.
I couldn't bear to not let my heart shatter in a million pieces as I woke up hearing you cry in your sleep. Your sobs and whimpers only hurt me more and more as you continue.
It was a nightmare seeing you have a nightmare.
"Yeonjun? Hyung, wake up."
I repeatedly called your name while I shook you gently. Your wet eyes finally flicked open.
Your red and puffy eyes that were soaking your face with tears, your nose and ears that always turned red whenever you cried, your hair, everything was a mess.
You were so beautiful. Even in that state. So beautiful that it hurts my heart.
"It's okay. It's only a dream. I've got you. You're safe with me." I speak over your sobs and sniffles as I kiss your forehead. Taking you and wrapping my arms around you as tight as I can.
I never asked you what those nightmares were about. I don't even know why
Sometimes I wish I had those nightmares rather than watching you have them. So I would know what they were about. So that you wouldn't have to have the hardest time sleeping.
"Maybe if we go and watch a movie, you would feel better?"
"Perhaps." You managed to mumble over your hiccups.
Time skip
You sniffled for the last time as you laughed at the rom-com that we ended up watching. The brightness of the television was enough for me to see your smile in our dark bedroom.
I take your hand in mine and touch my lips with it. I slide my body down a little to lean my head on your shoulder. And you kiss me on my head.
"I love you, Soobin."
I wish I wasn't so tired.
I couldn't say it back. I end up closing my eyes on your warm body as I fall into the dark abyss that was sleep. It was 4am after all.
I wake up.
Tears drying on my cheeks.
I look around.
But you weren't beside me.
I wish I never woke up.