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Sweat beaded on their body as they tossed and turned, the sheets sticking to their flesh. Their jaw was clenched as they desperately tried to fall into a slumber...but it was no good. Horrific images kept plaguing their mind, their paranoia peaking. Every little noise sent them over the edge, even the rustling of their own sheets.
But then they remembered.
"If you ever need me, if you're ever in danger, if death is ever knocking at your door...call out my name. I'll be there" The figure growled as he turned away from them, leaving them in a shocked heap on the floor.
The adeptus had saved their life one night after a rough encounter with a group of hilichurls, and his words had stuck with them ever since. After swallowing their fear, they let out a sigh.
"Adeptus Xiao...I need you" (Y/N) choked as they pulled their knees up to their chest. Almost instantly a gush of air flooded through the room, their curtains billowing open- and a figure stood at their balcony. There was silence...but then he spoke.
"I sense no demonic presence. Why have you wasted my time?" The familiar, gruff voice spoke- and they sniffed in response. His amber hues were piercing in the darkness, and he was staring right at them.
"I...I didn't know what else to do. I couldn't sleep" They murmured, and his gaze softened ever so slightly. With a grunt he stepped deeper into the room, walking over to their shaking form slowly. Mortals always confused him. They were so fragile...like glass.
"Nightmares?" Xiao asked as he hovered beside their bed, and they nodded slowly. Even in the darkness, he could see how swollen their eyes were due to their tears- and he felt a strange tug at his chest.
"Yes...constant nightmares" (Y/N) shuddered as they looked at him, and he hummed as he sat beside them on the bed- the mattress shifting under his weight. Placing his spear against the wall and putting his mask on their bedside table, he looked at them.
"I'll be here, and I'll chase the nightmares away. Now sleep" He whispered as his eyes sharpened, and he motioned for them to get comfortable. With a sigh, they laid back down...leaning on his shoulder- which caught him off guard.
