[12] ɴɪɢʜᴛ ᴛᴇʀʀᴏʀs

Two weeks ago you were told that John b was dead.

Two weeks ago, you along with your friends hit rock bottom.

Two weeks ago was the last time you slept peacefully.

Since that night you hadn't spoken to any of the other pogues, including your boyfriend JJ. You all thought that time away from each other would be the best, and for a while it was. Until you began getting nightmares. And without JJ by your side every night, you suffered.

Your eyes shoot open and well with tears as an image of a ship sinking replays in your head. You sniffle and grip your bedsheets, bringing you back into reality.
Even though the nightmare was only a figment of your imagination, what happened in it was far from it.

You pat the nightstand next to you, your hand searching for your phone.

Without thinking, you take the phone and call the first person you could think of.
JJ.

You sit up in your bed, hugging a spare pillow as you listen to ring of the phone, hoping he would pick up.

He was the only one who would be able to help.

You sit silently listening to ring your phone. After hearing the third ring, your hope diminishes and you pull your phone away from your ear, ready to hang up until you hear JJ's voice.

"Hello?" JJ asks, sleep laced in his voice as he lets out a yawn.

"Hey" you mumble, drawing various shapes into your blanket with your finger, "look I'm sorry for calling you so late, but-" you pause, letting out a small whimper as another set of tears slide down your face.

You hear the sound of sheets ruffling on the other side of the line as JJ's voice echoes through your phone "baby, are you crying? Are you okay?" The boy stammers, his voice no longer showing any sign of sleepiness.

"I keep having this nightmares J, and-and they won't go away. I know we agreed to have some space for a while, but I really need you."

JJ's bed creaks as he stands up, he glances around his room looking for his shoes as he speaks into his phone, "I'm on my way bub, okay? I'll be at your house soon. I love you"

"I love you too" you whisper before clicking the red button, ending the call. You unwrap yourself from your sheets, grabbing a pillow and making your way towards the day bed by your window. You open the window slowly, making sure it doesn't creak, as it often tends to.

Minutes pass and you sit quietly, scrolling through instagram.

"Y/n?"

Hearing JJ's voice scares the crap out of you making the boy chuckle quietly. His laughter dies down the minute he sees your face, your eyes puffy and filled with tears.

He pulls himself through the window, taking a seat beside you. You place your phone down and JJ pulls you into a hug, placing a tender kiss on your forehead.

You offer him a small smile before resting your head on his chest.

"How long have you been having nightmares?"

You take a sharp breath while grabbing his hand. He squeezes your hand reassuringly and you glance at him, "Since the last time we spoke"

JJ sighs,the last time you two spoke was around two weeks ago and the thought of you suffering for that long hurt him.

"I'm sorry" he mumbles, pecking you on the cheek, "for not being here"

You shake your head, rubbing his hand with your thumb, " Don't apologize, we both needed time to-" you pause, taking a deep breath "to grieve"

You look up into JJ's face only to see his eyes resemble your own. You wipe a tear gently off his cheek before pulling him into your chest. You wrap your hands around his waist and you feel JJ's hands graze your lower back, pulling you into his lap.

For a few minutes, the two of you sit in silence, the moonlight shining through your window and onto the both of you as you comfort each other.

JJ moves his lips closer to your ear and whispers, "Do you think you're ready to try and sleep again?"

You look up at him and nod softly, placing a loving kiss on his lips. He smiles and carries you to your bed, dropping you lightly. A small giggle slips from your mouth and you move over, giving JJ enough space to slide in next to you.

JJ pulls the blanket over the two of you before tugging you into his chest. JJ's hand wraps around your waist, holding you comfortingly. You place your hand on top of his as you feel him kiss your neck softly.

"I love you" he mumbles, closing his eyes.

"I love you more." you reply, shutting your eyes as a small smile spreads onto your face.

For the first time in weeks you slept peacefully.

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