The Girl With The Candy Floss Hair

Nightmares and Daydreams

The next morning Anthony wakes up with Teri wrapped around his chest and body like a monkey. He isn't sure at first what woke him up. He notices its still dark out but doesn't move to check the time. He looks down and watches Teri's body twitch against his, her fingers tightening around his arm, she quietly whimpers. Her eye lashes flutter and its obvious to him she is having a dream and it not a good one. He can just barely hear her whispered words; she sounds so small and scared. "no...please...I'll...I'll be good." He slowly runs a hand along her spine. "Promise...I'll be good" Her forehead is creased and she has a worried line between her brows. She whines and it breaks Anthon's heart. He puts both his hands firmly on her back, running his hands down to her hips and back to her shoulders. He reaches up and tucks her curls behind her ear, kissing her forehead "Teri, Baby. Wake up" She whimpers again, pressing her cheek to his chest. A fully body shiver makes her body jerk and she gasps and breathe deep like she had been holding her breath for too long. She looks up at him, eyes blurry from sleep. "Anthony?" "Good morning baby" Anthony wants to ask more but he doesn't know is she will want to tell and he doesn't think he wants to know. "You ok?" She smiles slightly her eyes barely open "Better now" he smiles and holds her till her body stops shaking. She cuddles back up against him and drifts off again in his arms. He runs a stead hand over her head and down her back, playing with her hair. He can feel her body as it relaxes against his, her heart rate calming and the worry lines slowly slip off her face. Anthony's proud in his heart knowing that's a little bit because of him.

Teri is caught, its dark and no matter how hard she struggles she knows she can't get out of these bindings. The voices are there taunting and laughing, saying hurtful cruel things. He is there, his hands heavy on her body. She is begging now anything to make them stop. She can feel herself being drawn back from this horrible place. Firm but soft hands run over her back and through her hair, a gentle kiss is placed on her forehead a familiar voice whispers "Wake up" Her body jerks and she wakes up with a gasp, a trickle of sweat runs down her skin and she awakens, eyes blurry but the face before her is kind. "Anthony?" "Good morning baby" She wants to tell him about her dream and she knows she'll have to tell him about it but not now. "You ok?" She knows he hasn't pushed her away, hasn't left her when she's freaked out has promised to keep her safe. For now, that's all she needs. She clings to his strength. "Better now" Anthony smiles at her and she thinks it's the best smile in the world. His arms wrapped tightly around her bring her comfort. His hands running over her body sooth her tremors; she can feel her heart beat slowing and its easier to breathe. She cuddles into him until sleep becomes more powerful then her fears, some how just knowing that Anthony will hold her safe.

A few hours later, a strip of sunlight slips between the curtains and shines down on the sleeping couple. Anthony squints as the light leaks into his eyes. He huffs, not wanting to wake up feel all warm and comfy. Teri runs a hand over his chest, his eyes blink open and he realizes she is watching him sleep. He smiles, "Like what you see?" She smiles big "Yup." And she pops the p and giggles. He runs his fingers along her hips gently, seeking a certain spot, then digs them in wiggling. She squirms and squeals trying to get away from his tickle fingers, they are both laughing. Rolling away from him she leans back and starts to slip off the bed She yelps and her eyes go big, Anthony quickly grabs her and pulls her back from the edge and back into his arms. Everything goes quiet and they are both panting for air, they look at each other and start laughing hard. Teri playfully smack his chest. "I could have died and it would have been your fault, meanie" He laughs and pulls her in for a kiss "But you didn't die because I saved you" The laughter dies down as their lips touch. It's a slow sensual kiss, just enjoying the way their lips and tongues feel against each other. Teri hums into the kiss, wrapping her arms around Anthony's shoulders.

The finally drag them selves out of bed. They take a long hot shower, taking their time enjoying each other bodies. Touching and washing each other. Teri even lets Anthony finally wash her hair. His fingers running through her curls, using exactly the products and amounts she hands him. She hums and smiles as he gently massages his fingers over her scalp, slowly working the product through the cotton candy tresses. He wraps a big fluffy towel around her body when they get out. Wrapping a towel low over his hips he moves to the sink to trim up his beard and run some product through his hair. Teri opens the curtains letting the light in and sits on the edge of the bed, slowly brushing and detangling her hair. Anthony steps from the bathroom and stops. He is struck by what he sees staggering to a stop leaning against the door frame. He watches Teri. The light on her pail skin and damp hair makes her glow. He makes his way to her side, sitting beside her. As he watches her run the brush through her hair his fingers twitch and it's a reminder of when he first saw her and that hair. She looks over at him and smiles, holding the brush out. "I've taken out all the tangles. I'd love it if you wanted to help. Its so long and heavy and I have noticed how much you like to play with it. Would you want to help brush it?" "Sure, I really would love to" Anthony takes the brush and slowly runs it through the wet strands, its even longer now that it is wet, well past her hips. She hums and makes happy noises as her gently brushes through it. When he thinks he is done he leans in and kisses her shoulder, humming against her skin. Loving the smell of her warm skin and hair.