You were quietly scrolling through your phone late at night with the bedside lamp set to a low brightness when you heard a groaning sound coming from Niall who was asleep next to you. Lowering your mobile device, you looked over to see Niall tossing and turning in his sleep, his breathing heavy as he mumbled short, inaudible sentences.
Worriedly, you shook Niall's shoulder gently to wake him up from his bad dream, beads of sweat dripping down his forehead as his eyes opened widely and his body began to shake slightly.
"It's okay! Just a nightmare that's all," you cooed, laying down to bundle Niall up in your grasp, pulling the blankets up to cover both of your shoulders.
"It seemed so real," his voice cracked, his eyes now glazed over and glassy-looking.
"It's alright. I'm here, I'm here," you repeated, trying your best to comfort him.
You lifted your leg up to rest it over Niall's body whilst your arms were tightly squeezing around his stomach. Seeking safety, he buried himself into your chest, his fluffy hair brushing against your chin as you held him close to you with his head nuzzled into your shoulder.
After a few minutes of chatting, Niall had settled down and his breathing returned to a normal pattern with his heart beating steadily. You placed soft kisses along his jawline whilst rubbing his back in small circular motions before humming one of his own songs gently.
Listening to the pretty sound of your voice, Niall closed his eyes tightly and fell asleep in your arms, his light breath brushing against your neck as he took deep breaths in and out. You waited for about twenty minutes to make sure he was fully settled into a sleep before shutting your own eyes to get some rest with Niall's body heat warming you throughout the brisk and chilly night.
