You had always had very bad episodes of sleep paralysis due to childhood trauma from a very young age. You had always hated it and felt really scared when it happened

That was until Marcus wormed his way into your life. He would always be there for you when you were in sleep paralysis, calming and comforting you until you got out of the state and cling onto him. He would also stay awake until you went to sleep and then he would join you

Since he wasn't a very tired person like you were, he would always stay up when you went for a nap and help you when you woke up in sleep paralysis

It happened quite frequently, and it got better when you started living together. He always made you feel comforted

You two were on holiday with his family. The heat always made you feel the need to take power naps. Right now, you were back in your hotel room after lunch and you had fallen asleep while reading for a small power nap. Marcus watched over you, waiting for you to wake

And when you did wake up in a panicked state, in sleep paralysis, he held and comforted you, running his hands through your hair to keep you calm until you got out of the state

"Shhh, baby, it's okay. 'M here baby" He whispered and kissed your forehead