I was sound asleep when I heard Keith scream from his room, I jump awake, I almost rush out of bed and run to his room, but, he beats me to it by knocking on my door, I answer half-asleep and notice a terrified look on his face, his eyes red and puffy like he had been crying. “Keith?” I ask sleepily. “What are you doing?” “W-well… I-I had a nightmare, and I was hoping I could sleep with you” He replies nervously, my seemingly annoyed face softens when I see tears well up in his already red eyes, he clutches his pillow tightly and his body lightly trembles, my heart breaks seeing such a strong guy in this state. Without hesitation, I step aside and let him in my room. “I could sleep on the floor if you don’t feel comfortable sleeping in the same bed as me” I offer, rubbing the back of my neck nervously. “No!” he replies with no hesitation, I give him a confused look, to which he blushes and clears his throat. “I-I mean, no, you don’t have to do that, this is your room after all, I-I don’t mind sharing a bed with you, as long as you don’t mind” He says nervously, I smile sweetly at him and dried a stray tear that was rolling down his cheek. “Sure, I’m okay with it, I hate to see you like this” I reply with a smile, not removing the hand that was cupping his check, he closes his eyes and leans into my touch with a smile on his face. “Thank you” He says softly. “Anytime, Keith, that’s what friends are for” I reply with a smile, rubbing my thumb under his eye. I move away from my bed and gesture for him to lay down, to which he lays down and faces away from me. I sit down on the bed and lay down beside him, draping my arm over his waist, hugging him close to my chest. I’m glad he can’t see how red my face is right now. After a few moments of cradling him close to my chest, he eases into my hold and drifts into a peaceful slumber, I smile and plant a soft kiss to the back of his head. “Goodnight, Keith” I whisper into his ear. “You’ll always be safe with me” I add and soon drift off as well.