Night Of Affection

He forcefully moved his fractured arm and lifted the cover for her. She understood his gesture and didn't waste a moment to join him on his bed and slip under the cover. Her fear had overshadowed her reasons.

"Nightmare?" he asked, observing her trembling body. She was bathed in sweat and her red-rimmed eyes still had traces of tears. She nodded, absently staring down at the cover.

Her eyes shifted to his hand as he wrapped it around hers. She raised her gaze to his face and searched but found no trace of pain.

"It was just a nightmare. You are fine," he assured her. Now that she was with him, not even the devil himself could cause her any harm.

She stared into her eyes and felt peace slowly taking over her anxious heart. The warmth his eyes emanated had become her source of comfort. His arms her safe heaven. A teardrop fell down her eye as she held his tender gaze. She had locked her emotions deep down in her heart knowing no one cared. But she didn't know why just one look from