ChocolerryPOP - Page 101

You lashed out, grabbing at whatever you could reach. Someone was calling your name. "__, wake up!” You slammed back into reality, gasping for air. Shadow was in front of you. "You're alright. Breathe.” You felt water hit your arms. When you looked down, you realised they were your own tears. You began to panic again, you didn't want to cry, not alone and especially not in front of others. You went to bring your hands to your face. Gloved fingers wrapped around your wrists and pulled them away from your face. You looked up at the hedgehog in front of you. He appeared calm, but in his eyes you could see emotion, you could see concern. "I get those too.” Shadow said softly. You looked at him, he was focusing on your hands, turning them back and forth in his. "The nightmares.” He continued. “I have them a lot. But, I don't let em bother me" You blinked and sniffled, your heart rate was getting back to normal. Taking your hands slowly away from his, you signed. How long? "A long time.” He let out a growl “How about you?” You lifted your shaky hands. Since my mom died. "I'm.. sorry about your mom.” He muttered, You felt like you were gonna cry again. You squeezed your eyes shut and looked down at your lap. "I don't care if you cry, you know" You heard him say. Shadow turned and leaned back into the couch, you looked up at him. You turned yourself as well and sat beside him. "Do you want to try to sleep again?” He asked gruffly. You sniffed and shook your head no. "Did you uhh...wanna talk about it?” You thought a minute and lifted your hands. I don't know. I've never talked to anyone about it before. "I get that, just, talk when your ready.” He said. You thanked him and leaned back into the cushions. "Want to know something?" You nod. "I used to a GUN agent, working for them was okay, but I don't take well on orders, so-"