Dream Chaser Chapter Two

A Story by Jax

The next morning, I woke up later than usual. When I looked at my phone to check the time, I realized I hadn’t woken up in terror like I had for months. Confused but not complaining by any means, I get up and take you outside to go potty and get you your breakfast. I take off for work and leave you with my new roommate.

When I get home, you come to the door to greet me, and it was like we’d been together for years. You immediately decided to cuddle with me on the couch, and both roommates told me you hadn’t acted like that with either of them. We eventually decided to go to bed, and you followed me up the stairs right at my heels. It usually takes me a long time to fall asleep, but feeling your warm little body leaning against me made me quickly fade into the depths of sleep. After that, I remember nothing.

The next morning, I wake up extremely confused. I suddenly don’t feel tired. And my sheets aren’t wet with sweat from yet another nightmare. I don’t feel a shred of anxiety or panic. I look over at you a little suspiciously, because everything stopped when I brought you home. I don’t know what it is about you being with me, but suddenly all the nightmares have stopped, and I’m finally able to sleep through the night. It’s weird and I don’t understand it, but I choose to just go with it.