“Is there something I can do for you,” she asked.

“No, thanks. I’m alright,” I said weakly

Awakened, I blinked a few times to bring her silhouette into focus. She stood in front of the window, blocking most of the light. The room had poor natural lighting which made it difficult to make clear of her features.

I actually never had a close look at her, yet she was always there for me. Most days I spent almost all my time sleeping. When I would wake up she was in the same spot, as if she never left the entire time.

The warmth of her presence comforted me during my deep slumbers. Her soothing words reminded me of a place so tranquil. She had made me believe that a place so peaceful could still exist.

There were times where I only opened my eyes for seconds. Aches from my entire body persuaded me to return to sleep. Other times I sat up and told her stories of the past; I listened to all her visions of us, in the future. We talked like this for hours. These were good days albeit quite rare.

Today I felt no such aches, yet instead an eagerness. Though the room dimly let, I noticed the window revealed a sunny, clear day. Today was different. Throwing the covers off of me didn’t cause me to shiver frantically, like normal. I swung my legs over to the side of the bed and sat up. Gracefully she shuffled herself in front of me.

“Where are you going,” she asked very curiously.

“I was thinking of spending some time outside. It looks like a beautiful day.”

“Did you forget about the evil things out there?”

“I know, you’re right. But it’s been so long. Do you think things have changed?”

“That’s enough,” she said sharply. Almost immediately she apologized. “I’m so sorry. That’s not right of me to speak to you that way. I love you, ya know. I want you safe, I want you here, with me.”

I realized she was right, I wasnt thinking straight. “How did I end up so lucky to be with someone so caring,” I said swinging my legs back into bed and pulling the covers over myself.

“You don’t have to worry about whats going on out there. There’s nothing good for you out there. It’s tempting, but stay inside and rest. Rest never did anyone any harm.”

“You’re right.” My eyelids became heavy once again. My eagerness for adventure had disappeared as I felt my body sinking into the mattress. “I wish there was a way I could repay you for all the care you have given me,” I said lazily with one eye barely open.

She got close to me and leaned in just inches away from my face. Paralyzed with fear, for the first time I saw wrinkled pale grey skin with a wicked smile from ear to ear. As I looked into her empty eye sockets she said, “oh but you already have.”