Sweet Talker

Chapter Eighteen: Hold On Tight, You'll Be Alright

♢♡Tyler♡♢

I wake up with Evan tangled with me, our legs twisted together and his arms wrapping around my upper torso. My arms have ended wrapped around his waist and he's pressed tight against me. In all honesty, he's fucking adorable when he sleeps. I hesitate and kiss Evan's forehead, sliding out of his grip to get a glass of water. It's dark in the hallway but I know the turns of my own house so it isn't that hard to get downstairs.

I go into the kitchen and grab a glass from the cupboard, filling it with water from the tap. I go back upstairs with my drink, stuffing my hand into my pajama pocket. I go into the bedroom to see Evan quivering and whimper on the bed, curled into such a tight ball I can see his spine. My eyes widen and I put down my glass before climbing back into bed.

"Evan, Evan" I whisper, pulling him back against my chest and pressing my hand against his spine so he'll stop curling his back so painfully. I wrap my leg around Evan's knee and pull his legs closer, sticking my second leg between his. Evan keeps his hands against his chest and continues to shake in my arms as his face scrunches up, and he whimpers again.

"Evan, Evan.. it's okay, I have you.. sh-sh-shush" I murmur, running my hands up and down Evan's back. I slip my hands underneath the heavy sweater and find Evan cold to the touch, but I press my hands against him and attempt to give him warmth again.

Evan makes a whining sound and presses tight against me, and his shaking increases. "It's just a nightmare Evan, just a nightmare. I won't let anyone hurt you, I have you" I whisper, kissing his hair line. Even let's out a shaky breath and settles, curling his arms around me. I feel his shallow breathing against my collarbone and I guess him still sleeping.

He makes another whimpering sound and I sigh, rubbing his back and primarily his shoulders. Eventually, eventually Evan stops whimpering and whining, staying settled in my arms and sleeping peacefully. I sigh again and kiss Evan's forehead once more, pulling him closer and smiling when his arms tighten around me.

I fall back asleep only a few minutes later with Evan in my arms.