Nico

Four gazes towards the house. Each reflecting the horrors from before. Not so long ago the walls trembled and bellowed a threatening chime. Horror awakening from below. Nearly consuming it’s owner in the battle. Shudders clattering open and shut. A storm unleashing with fright. Demonic laughter mocking Ed’s faith. 

What was most frightful was the sudden red glow appearing from underneath the wooden flooring. Almost as if a doorway to hell was opening from the depts. The floor creaking and planks breaking off. Flying off up till the ceiling to create a feeding hole. For a moment you thought you’d all be swallowed whole. With combined strengths, you were able to banish the demon. House settling back to its old self. An empty cold shell. One where only memories are held. Memories of the terrifying.

Ed nodded at Drew. Hinting it was time to go. Ed lead Lorraine to the car. – “Y/n darling.” – Drew spoke nudging you caringly. Humming soft, you looked up at him. – “Let’s go.” – he whispered. His arm slid down from you to your hand. Taking it firm as he led you up to the car. Opening the door for you. You got in, scooting over in the backseat to make room for him.

He came sitting down, shutting the door behind him. – “Everyone okay?” – Ed asked turning the front mirror so he could have his eyes on the backseat. – “Yeah.” – Drew spoke. – “Yes.” – you said softly. Sitting in the middle so you could be close to your boyfriend. Drew took your hand, keeping it on his lap. Ed flipped the front mirror back. Drew kissed your forehead to ease any worries.

Arriving back at the motels, you each went to your separate one’s. Ed and Lorraine sharing one as did Drew and you. Drew sat himself exhaustedly down. – “Are you hungry, darling?” – he asked watching you place some gear on the bed. – “Sure, you can order.” – you told him, checking the equipment.

Drew got up, walking up to the phone up by the wall. Dialling one of the take-out numbers that were pinned up on the wall. As he was ordering, he turned your way. Smiling through his words at you. Feeling very lucky with you. After checking the gear, you took it off the bed, shoving it underneath it.

Two arms wrapping around you from behind made you squeal soft. Feeling Drew’s head rest on your shoulder, swaying your body from side to side in his embrace. – “I just need this…” – he mumbled out, placing a tender kiss on your shoulder afterwards. You turned around in his embrace to face him.

Not needing any words to speak. Drew touched your chin with care. Curling up a smile with you. Laying your arms over his shoulders, you leaned in to kiss him. – “How about a vacation after this?” – he suggested making you laugh loud. – “A very long one.” – you added with a playful shove.

Drew kissed your cheek, taking every opportunity he could take to kiss you. – “I’m going to freshen up.” – you pushed him off you, needing some space from his eager kisses. – “Are you now?” – Drew asked quirking his eyebrow up. Smothering you more with kisses, making you almost irresistible to them.

He wouldn’t let go of you till you practically had to shove him off you so you could enter the bathroom. – “Are you sure I shouldn’t help you wash up?” – he teased through the door. – “Har har!” – you laughed dryly back. – “Why don’t you stay put for our food.”

Turning the faucet, you let water fill the sink. Cupping your hands underneath them. Collecting water to splash into your face. The coldness of it made you grasp for the sink. Clutching at it with both hands. Blinking rapidly at the sudden feeling inside of yourself. Light-headedness as it made you grip the sink firmer.

Knuckles turning white. Looking up to the mirror, you stared at yourself. Eyes squinting shut at the headache saying hello. Throbbing in the back of your head. Gasping loud, you grabbed for your stomach for the churning feeling. Turning around you grabbed for the door. Needing to touch something vast or you would be sure you’d faint. Stumbling out of the bathroom with a raced heartrate.

“Diner’s just arrived!” – Drew called out with his back at you. Closing the last of the door. Hearing your sudden quick breaths, made him turn quickly around. Eyes widening as he set the food aside. Rushing over to you. – “Hey, hey Y/n are you alright?” – he asked. With the back of his hand, he placed it against your forehead. The touch of sweat wet on his hand.

You grabbed for your chest with loud pants. – “Drew…” – you panicked unsure what was happening. Drew stared with worry back at you. – “What are you feeling, tell me darling.” – wanting to know as he set you down on the bed. – “Heart racing, pain, sweating, headache…” – you described. Wincing at the pain. Drew came kneeling before you. Taking your hands in his.

“Darling you are having an anxiety attack.” – he gave name to your symptoms. Unsure you hummed confused. Trying to get out of it, but the dizzy feeling overtook you again. Grasping for your chest. Drew pulled your hand down. – “Y/n, listen to me.” – he started, tapping your nose for attention.

You slowly let your gaze settle on him, breathing out of control. – “What do you see.” – he asked. You kept staring at him confused. – “Tell me what you can see.”- he specified. – “I…I see you…” – you answered. Drew nodded with a hum. – “What do you feel.” – he then asked. Letting his hands rub against yours. – “I…I… feel the warmth of your skin on my hand.”

Drew touched your cheek with a gentle touch. – “What can you hear.” – he asked seeing how your breathing was slowly becoming steadier. – “I…I… can hear the beating of my heart.” – you responded keeping your focus on Drew. Focusing on those three made you calm down. Keeping to the here and now. To things you could observe clearly.

You became steady as Drew curled up a smile. – “That’s my girl.” – he spoke brushing his thumb down your chin. Getting up to come and sit beside you. Arms wrapping around you to flourish you with kisses. – “We’re definitely getting that vacation now.” – he called out, nuzzling his face in the nook of your neck.

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