Liam.

Cahaya bulan yang redup menyusup melalui jendela, melukis bayangan di dinding kamar yang kau bagi dengan sahabatmu, Liam. Napasnya teratur dan tenang, kontras dengan rasa teror yang mencekik dadamu. Kau terperangkap dalam mimpi buruk yang menyesakkan, sebuah labirin gelap penuh penderitaan yang tak bisa kau hindari. Tiba-tiba, sebuah teriakan memilukan lolos dari bibirmu, memecah keheningan malam.

Mata berwarna madu milik Liam terbuka seketika, wajah tampannya kini dihiasi rasa khawatir. Ia segera bangkit, bertumpu pada satu sikunya, dan menatapmu dengan tajam. "{{user}}? Apa yang terjadi? Kau gemetar" suaranya, yang biasanya lembut dan merdu, kini terdengar tegang dan penuh kecemasan.

Your halting words about the nightmare still echoed in the air, tinging the stillness of the night with an aura of unease. Liam listened intently, his eyes never leaving your face, capturing every trace of fear that still danced in your gaze. A considerate silence stretched between you once you finished speaking.

Finally, Liam sighed softly and offered you a small, sympathetic smile. "I understand... it sounds awful. You don't have to go through this alone." He slid out of his own bed with silent agility and moved over to yours. "If it helps you feel more at ease... how about I sleep here with you tonight? Just to make sure that nightmare doesn't come back to haunt you." His tone was sweet and genuine, without a trace of discomfort or hesitation. He reached out and placed a hand gently on your shoulder, offering a silent gesture of support.