|| Blue Violet || The Promised Neverland x OC

❀2-Just a nightmare❀

Iza's POV

'Everything seems to be normal..just a regular check-up..'

'At least the demons didn't seem to suspect anything.' I sighed softly, quietly opening the door and entering the bedroom.

*GASP*

My head snaps to where I heard the sound in panic, only to see Emma with wide eyes sitting upright on her bed.

It looked like she hadn't noticed I was awake too.

Even in the dark, I could still see her sweat-covered body trembling and gripping the sheets for dear life.

And for a moment, I thought I had been watching a replay of the old me.

The old me who would wake up in a cold sweat every day, unable to sleep properly from the nightmares I had to endure.

The old me who would cry themselves to sleep, wishing everything that was happening to be nothing more than a just nightmare.

A nightmare that I would eventually wake up from, to be comforted by my sisters after.

I'd remember laying in bed every night, assuring myself it was all a nightmare and that I'd wake up soon enough.

That I'd wake up to the sound of my sister's gentle voice calling out to me.

"Hey, Za-za wake up!" I'd imagine her saying, opening my eyes to stare at her delicate ones that I had forgotten the color to.

But I never did.

And In the end, I'd lie in bed, close my eyes, and wish to never awaken.

But I always did.

That was the old me.

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The weak, old me who I despise.
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'Emma..' I frowned, empathizing with her situation.

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I was just like you once.
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I slowly approached her despite her still not noticing me.

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But unlike me, you'll never have to be alone.
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"Emma? How are you feeling?" I whispered as Emma flinched and turned to me.

"Hey, hey, it's just me, Sunshine."

"It's Iza."

I carefully sat beside her and gently wrapped my arms around her.

"It's ok Emma, breath."

"Can you count to 10 with me?" I asked, as she gulped and nodded hesitantly.

"1" I started, taking a deep breath before slowly exhaling.

"2" I continued, feeling her slowly start to follow my breathing.

"3"

"4" We both count at the same time, with her stuttering a little.

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5"

"6" I breathe, noticing her heartbeat calming down and her breathing normalizing.

"7"