Signs Of The Past

Chapter 9 - Chocolate at 3AM

I jolted awake in my bed. Sweat rolled down my forehead. I struggled to breath, as I tried to collect myself. I focussed in my breathing till it slowed down. My eyes scanned the room I was in, everything seemed normal like always.

"You okay?" My head shoot towards the voice next to me and came face to face with Anthony, my boyfriend. His eyes scanned my expression, his hands slowly caressed my cheek.

"Yeah...it was just a nightmare." I said breathless.

"The same as usual?" He questioned as he got up and embraces my body in a hug. I nod my head, closing my eyes at the process. I needed this hug, it was keeping me sane.
His hand strokes my back, whispering sweet nothings into my ear, trying to calm my nerves and it works.

"I can make us tea, would you like that?" He pulled away slowly and a charming smile took place. Before I agreed to his offer, I glanced at the clock and saw that it was 2:54AM.

"You don't have to, really. I'm sorry I woke you up, you can go back to sleep if you want to." I said kinda embarrassed that this happened again.

"Don't worry. I'll come with you. We can drink Tea, cuddle on the couch under a soft blanket and talk till the sun rises. How does that sound?" His smile never left his face as he caressed my arm and now I started to smile as well.

"That sounds very nice."

He nodded his head and got up, stretching his arms as he approached the door and walked out. I sigh. My body lazily got up from the bed and with a big yawn I approached the door. My feet carried me down the stairs, where my boyfriend already started to set everything up. He placed two cozy plankets onto the couch and walked with quick steps towards our open kitchen. I sat down and covered myself with the (f/c) blanket, awaiting the arrival of Anthony. After five minutes he made his way towards me with a tray, which he placed onto the table. Two mugs with steaming hot Tea and chocolate came into view as soon as he placed it down.

"I know we only wanted to drink Tea, yet I figured, why not add some chocolate?" He said laughing as sat down next to me and placed his arm lazily around my shoulder.

"You know I'm trying to lose some weight?" I questioned as I glanced at the chocolate.

"And you know that I don't give a fuck. I love you the way you are and I don't care if you gain or lose weight, because you're perfect." He kissed my head after he spoke before he reached for one chocolate bar and unwrapped it.

"So now....open your mouth."

I unwillingly opened my mouth and just like that he placed the chocolate into my mouth with a smirk.

"See? It doesn't bite, nor does it harm you."

I rolled my eyes and smiled at his statement. I snuggled my body into his's, I loved him with all my heart and his words never seem to fail me. He was the one who helped me through the toughest of times in my life, never leaving my side, always protecting me and what meant the most to me, was the fact that he accepted me the way I am. I can put my guard down when I'm with him, because I can trust him and experiencing such emotion, that is truly magical.

"I love you." I heared him say and I could feel myself smile.

"I love you more."

"This isn't possible."

"And why is that?"

"I'm bigger than you, which means I have bigger emotions."

I punched his chest playfully and received a playful glare from him.

"Getting feisty with me? I think you need to know your place again." My eyes widen as he suddenly began to trap my body under him. I know what was about to happen, he was going to torture me. He tickled my sides, causing me to burst out laughing.

"A-A-Anthony!" I cried out laughing and tried to stop him, but that was no use.

"What's wrong sweetheart?" He questioned innocently and didn't stop the attack.

"P-Please-" I couldn't even form a simple sentence without laughing. Tears began to fall down my cheeks.

"Please what...?" He mischievously asked, showing no mercy.

"S-S-Stop!"

"Only if you say: I'm sorry about assaulting my handsome boyfriend and admit that he is way smarter than me."

"N-No!" I cried out laughing, as if I'd say that.

"Oh well, I can continue this till the sun rises." He said shrugging and chuckled at my squirming body.

"O-Ok!" He stopped and placed his hands on each side of my head, trapping me now completely. His eyes adored my face, as I collected myself.

"I'm sorry about assaulting my handsome boyfriend, even tough he deserved it, and admit that he is sometimes smarter than me." He raised an eyebrow at me and smirked.

"I'm not sure, if that was the exact same sentence, that I pronounced a few seconds ago...But you got luck! I'll let it slide," He leand down to my face and planted a kiss on my nose, "Only because you're so sweet."

"Stop with these sweet words and kiss me already." A chuckle escaped Anthony's lips and his lips came into contact with my own. It was a blissful moment and I enjoyed every second of it while it lasted. His lips felt so right and melted with mine, he was being very soft, yet somehow a bit rough at the same time and even though it was rather short, it still kept me breathless. His handsome smirk took place again as his eyes stared into my soul. His hand caressed my cheeks, our noses were touching and only the sounds of our steady breathing filled the room. It was peaceful. I closed my eyes and concentrated on the sounds of our breaths and the stady heartbeat of him. His face began to snuggle in the crock of my neck, inhaling deeply before his hot breath tickled my neck. I could feel him smile against my skin.

"People say that if you get nervous around a person, then it isn't a good sign. But if you're with your soulmate, then you're calm and collected....I feel very calm." Anthony mumbeld, turning our positions with one strong pull. I was now the one who snuggled into his neck and closed my eyes. A small smile formed on my lips as he covered our bodies with the blanket. His hand strokes my back till the sleep consumed my body and that didn't take long at all. I knew that the next Dream wouldn't be as horrible as the last one.

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