#[Tyler Lockwood x Rebecca Byrd; It was you who got me through the worst.]

[w0efulboopsoul]

She jolted awake and shot up, letting out a soft gasp, raising her right hand slightly in a defensive posture, while trying to focus on calming her breathing, still feeling dazed. It was Tyler's hands gripping hers that ultimately made her lower her raised hand, as she slowly turned to face him. " I'm sorry Tyler, I didn't mean to wake you... " She whispered gently, giving his hands a tender squeeze in return, before releasing a trembling exhale. " It was just some unpleasant memories that, I suppose, resurfaced. " The brunette spoke, still uncertain as to what exactly triggered their resurgence. It had been such a long time since she had dreamt about her parents' deaths and the horrific car accident they all endured. Much less the night Eric had destroyed the only mementos she had of them, and the horrifying moments that ensued after said destruction.

Perhaps it was the current situation that brought back these old ghosts. Perhaps being chased and hunted which had essentially forced them on the run, had brought the nightmares on. Regardless, being on the run was something she had been far too used to. It was the feeling of his arms embracing her and him pulling her closer to his chest, that she came from her thoughts and had her nestling against him without hesitation as her arms wrapped themselves around him in return. She buried her face into his shoulder, as his lips pressed themselves against her head where his chin once rested. She hung on to each word he whispered, as she slowly lifted her head so she could look at Tyler better. " I know, " Rebecca started before pausing briefly and closing her eyes to recollect herself and swallow the thick lump that had formed in her throat. " I know I can talk to you, and I trust you. " Rebecca whispered softly, tucking her head back into his shoulder as she heaved a heavy sigh. " It was about my parents, and... Eric. " She finally said after a moment of silence, as she tightened her arms around him. " It was just... One of those things that completely sneak up on you, you know? I hadn't dreamt of them, him, or any of that in so long... I don't even know what brought them on... "

@crownedhopelesss

“No, I-I’m okay. It was just a nightmare. Go back to sleep.”

⚰️ ――――  TYLER HAD BEEN AWOKEN BY REBECCA IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT FROM HER CONSTANT TOSSES AND TURNS AS SHE SLEPT. he was already half-awake when @w0efulsoul had shot up from her sleeping position, seeming so frightened by the way her breathing pattern was inconsistent. he sat up when she had and turned on his side to face her, hands finding hers to bring her back down to reality, squeezing them with care.    “       i’m already awake, rebecca. what was your nightmare about   ?      ”    he asked, concerned clear in his tone. he couldn’t imagine what her nightmare could’ve been about with everything that’s been transpiring in their lives. from klaus chasing him, causing tyler to be a fugitive on the run and the same monster in search of more wolves just he and rebecca. no where seemed safe for the both of them; so the nightmare she experienced had to have been terrifying and tyler just wanted to do what he could to make her feel better, more grounded. He brings her in close for a loving embrace, chin resting atop her head as he cuddled her in closer to his chest,     “      you can talk to me, you know. we’re in this together     ”    he whispers then places a tender kiss where his chin rested.