SugarPlum - Page 81

You lashed out, grabbing at whatever you could reach. Someone was calling your name. "Hey! ___, wake up!” You slammed back into reality, gasping for air. "Easy now, easy...” Tails was in front of you. "You're alright. Breathe slowly.” 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 fox in front of you. He appeared calm, but in his eyes you could see emotion, you could see concern. "I get those too.” Tails 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 tell anyone, not even the guys...I don't want anyone to worry about 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 nervous laugh “How about you?” You lifted your shaky hands. Since my mom died. "I'm...sorry about your mom.” He whispered. You felt like you were gonna cry again. You squeezed your eyes shut and looked down at your lap. "You can cry in front of me, I won't judge you" You heard him say. Tails turned and leaned back into the couch, you looked up at him and he patted the spot next to him. You turned yourself as well and sat beside him. "Do you want to try to sleep again?” He asked. 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. "There's no rush, you can talk when you're ready.” He said. You thanked him and leaned back into the cushions. "Hey, did ya wanna hear a story?" You nod. "I first met Sonic when I was building my plane-"