I built these walls to watch them crumbling down

I woke up hours later, for the first time in longer than I can remember, well rested. After the one nightmare early into falling asleep, when Andy came in and helped me past the terrifying memory, I slept peacefully, uninterrupted. And it was glorious!

“Good morning,” Andy's voice, thick with the remnants of sleep, whispers. I pull back a little and look up into his bright blue eyes.

“Thank you,” I whisper, smiling at him sincerely.

“For what?” he asks, holding me tightly against his chest with a contented sigh.

“For helping me sleep,” I say, running my finger in a small circle against his chest.

“No need to thank me,” he says, pressing his lips against the top of my head. “You needed sleep and it was the least that I could do. You've been out for just over two days, if you weren't my mate I'd have been worried that you were dead,” he jokes.

“Two days! You let me sleep for two entire days!” I say, pulling back a bit in shock.

“Like I said, you needed your rest. And before you say anything, no you did not inconvenience me. You are my mate and I would and will drop anything and everything for you Carrington, don't ever doubt that I would.”

“But you have to have more important things to have done that did not include staying around me while I sleep for days! I can't believe how boring that must have been for you!” I explain, guilt forming deep in my chest.

“One, it wasn't boring, I slipped in and out of your dreams the whole time, it was beautiful and peaceful...after that first one. Two, anything that I had to get done or any meetings that I had to be a part of, simply happened here, it was just me, the guys and your sister. Three, I was tired as well, I am in no way complaining but attempting to keep as much pain as possible from you can be a little tiring when it is a new connection I never felt before...not to mention being the 'prophet' I haven't had much time for a while now to just relax. And four, do not feel guilty for being tortured, for suffering from terrifying nightmares and memories, if anybody in this camp deserves to sleep uninterrupted for a few days then that is you! You were safe and comfortable and not only your mind but your body as well craved and needed the rest, Carrington you needed the time to heal, you are doing so well, those two days just helped a little more! I cannot express just how proud I am of you and how far you have come since we got you out of that hell.”

“I...I..thank you,” I whisper, unable to find the words to express the emotions running wild throughout my body. Andy simply smiles and presses a soft kiss against my temple.

“You're going to be okay my love,” he assures me. I feel his reassurance and unwavering support course through our bond, circling me and warming me through from the inside out. Unable to take anymore I push myself up a little bit and press my lips again Andy's in a soft, but very much needed kiss. His hand immediately cups my face, his thumb rubbing softly against my jaw as fireworks explode behind my closed eyes, my soul seems to sing as I feel completely weightless.

Notes

Thanks for the comments!!
I'm finished school for the summer now so here is hoping that I can update a little more! I lost my direction with this story (the booklet I write all of my ideas in was destroyed by coffee during my studying sessions for my finals :() but I think I will find it again soon....at least I certainly hope so -.-

xxoo
KV