Noah's eyes shot open, his heart pounding in his chest. His face glistened with sweat as he struggled to catch his breath. He fumbled for his water bottle, desperately seeking some relief from the intensity of his nightmare. As his shaky hands finally found the bottle, he took a few sips, trying to calm his racing mind.

The night had once again brought with it the familiar nightmares, their tendrils wrapping around his mind like a suffocating embrace. You, who was sleeping next to him, woke up again because of his panic. He glanced at you. "S-sorry.. I-"