2 | 𝑀𝑂𝐼𝑅𝐴 • 𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑛

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Silence passed as the seconds blurred into minutes and minutes into hours as I laid there with Pan by my side.

I couldn't sleep. I wouldn't. I refused.

I knew I needed the rest yet I stayed up anyway.

Why did I let the mermaid fool me?

Why was I so naive?

You didn't. You knew full well that it wasn't your mother.

I didn't...

Stop lying to yourself. You willingly took her hand knowing full well what was going to happen. Pan is right, you tried to kill your self.

No. I didn't.

You may be able to lie to Pan but you can't lie to yourself.

Shut up.

God, I was starting to get a bloody headache.

What was the time?

I looked over at the window only to see that the sun was starting to rise.

I heard Pan groan from beside me as he turned over to face me.

"Jesus Maze. What are you doing up so early?" He asked, noticing that I was wide awake.

"I couldn't sleep."

"Why didn't you wake me up? I would've kept you company."

"You needed sleep."

"Well so do you." He wrapped his arm around me waist and pulled me forward into his chest so that we were facing each other.

"I said I can't sleep Peter."

"Would you like me to help?"

I paused for a moment.

I did need the rest.

"...okay." I whispered, feeling a little defeated.

Peter started leaning forward and just as I though he was going to kiss me he placed a gentle kiss on my cheek.

"There you go my love. Now just relax."