bodyguard ; kth

33 ; nightmares

today on seven news, four of our most famous artists has been nominated for an oscar! these artists include taeyang, cl, jeon somi and mae aera!

tune into this week's oscars! now, passing onto the weather!

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"and the winner is... mae aera!"

the crowd rose up and applauded loudly. aera opened her mouth in shock and slowly stood from her seat. she made her way towards the stage, the audience kept the cheer going strong.

aera cleared her throat and spoke into the microphone, "thank you so much for this award. i just want to thank all my fans for always supporting me. i also want to tha-" B A N G ! !

a loud gunshot penetrated the stillness of the air. the audience screamed and panicked as aera dropped dead to the floor. blood started gushing out from the wound, her body limped on the ground. her heavy eyes slowly closed, enclosing her into the deep depths of darkness.

"aera!"

that's when I woke up.

i woke up with my chest heaving up and down, out of breath. my hair was stuck to my sweaty forehead, running rapidly as a bulldozer was my heartbeat.

"it's just a dream. it's just a dream. it's just a dream," i told myself. "aera's okay, she's okay."

i took forceful gulps of air, trying to calm myself. running my digits through my hair, i listened to the beating of my heart, closing my eyes.

"what's wrong with me.." i said in a breath.

failing to fall back asleep, i gave up and got out of bed. opening the door, i left my room and walked through the hallway. i didn't know where i was going, i just needed to clear my head.

soon enough, i was standing outside aera's door.

i held my breath as i slowly opened the door, being careful trying not to scare her. i looked inside the dimly lit room. mochi was sleeping near the door, not bothered by my appearance.

my eyes lifted up to see aera sleeping on the bed. i slowly made my way towards her and sat on the edge of the bed. slowly reaching out, i gently touched her shoulder.

i stared at her as her eyes fluttered open, looking at me.

"aera...it's me. sorry...i just..um," i couldn't come up with words. it was like she read my mind because she smiled, asking me quietly, "did you have a nightmare?" i looked at her, nodding timidly.

"i have them too. they've been worse after jiae died," she spoke. i sighed, giving a slight nod.

"come here," she said with a low voice as she made space next to her. i quietly laid down on the bed next to her, not saying a word. she noticed the distance i kept from her and chuckled. she gripped my arm, pulling me closer towards her body. i was more than taken back, my body became rigid.

she smiled to herself as she buried her face into my chest, hugging me tightly.

"u-um..what are you doing, aera?" i whispered, trying to keep myself from shaking.

"human contact helps with nightmares," aera muttered quietly, continuing to squeeze my arm tightly. i cracked a small smile. i hummed in response as i moved my body to face her. i encircled my arms around her body, hugging her tightly.

"thank you, aera," i whispered into her ear before closing my eyes. aera snuggled her head into my chest, smiling. i tightened my grip around her waist. just as I was about to fall asleep, i heard a soft whisper.

"don't worry, taeby. i'll protect you."