Alexa hums contently as she continues to lean into his body, taking in his scent. Her head starts to rest against his shoulder and he wraps his arms around her tightly, kissing the top of her head and inhaling deeply. He closes his eyes, and for a brief second he forgets everything that happened earlier.

Forgets that he had a nightmare and for once, everything seemed to be okay. He feels safe, comfortable, and loved. It almost makes him sad, knowing that it won’t last. It never does. Everything ends sooner or later. He just hopes that this moment lasts longer, because he can’t bear to think about the inevitable...