(Third Person P.O.V)

Jay awoke to the smell of tears. He shot up and looked at Synthia, who was sleeping. She was crying in her sleep.

“Hey, Synthia-chan, wake up, are you having a bad dream? Synthia!” She opened her eyes and felt tears. She turned to Jay,

who held her. “Are you ok? You’re crying...”

“I just h-had a dream, that’s all.” She cried more.

“Was it a nightmare?” Jay rubbed her back, soothing her.

“No. It w-was about Erika.”

“You’re the friend? Is she ok? Did she hurt you?” She shook her head. His eyes softened. “You miss her, don’t you?” Synthia didn’t say anything.

“If you want,...