Requested by Romeo_is_Dead

Imagine comforting Adam when he escapes the cage.

A/n - I hope you like it! It's my first time writing Adam.

Word Count: 560

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You look at him in shock. His light brown hair, his green eyes, and his youthful countenance.

This is the man that you hadn't even dared to dream about seeing again, yet here he is.

Adam, back from the Cage.

Shuddering breaths escape from your body as you see him standing there. He stares at you, as if he doesn't dare believe his mortal eyes.

"Adam?" You ask cautiously. For all you know, he could be a shapeshifter.

A tear escapes his eye, "Y/n? Is it really you? Is this another trick?"

"It's me, see?" You take your silver necklace in your hand. You toss it to him and he catches it without any issues.

Sighing in happy relief, you run to him and embrace him, "It really is you!"

He shakes as you hold him, "I never thought I'd make it out."

"I didn't either."

Then, you stand in silence, comforting your lost love.

Glad that he isn't lost anymore.

~

It's been a few weeks since he escaped the Cage. It hasn't been easy for him, which makes it hard on you also.

During the day, he is usually okay. Often, though, you catch him staring absently at nothing. When those times happen, you distract him, and he is thankful for the distraction.

But, night is a different story.

His nightmares are relentless.

Each night, a memory of that vile place haunts him. Each night, he screams until his throat is raw and thrashes so the blankets fall off, leaving him breathless and sweating.

You hate seeing him like this.

At the house, you have your own room and Adam has his. He's been staying with you ever since he escaped.

You can hear him at night, his screams leeching through the walls.

Tonight is going to be different.

The lights are off throughout the small house, the silence almost overwhelming. You knock on Adam's door, awaiting an answer.

"Come in," he replies, a bit shakily.

You enter and wring your hands as you stand before his bed. He lies underneath the covers, looking at you curiously.

"I, uh, I was wondering if I could maybe sleep in here tonight?" You ask, afraid that he'll reject you.

It hasn't been the same since he came back. He's acted a bit distant, but you're trying to mend that.

He looks uncertain at first, but then nods, "If you want." He opens the covers and moves over a bit.

Smiling, you sink into the bed next to him. Getting comfortable, you lay down.

Slowly, his arms wrap around you. You smile and cuddle closer to him.

~

Screams.

You awaken to them.

Adam thrashes next to you, begging for something. You clamp your hands on his shoulders and try to keep him still.

"Adam! Adam, it's okay! You're fine!" You yell, trying to wake him up.

Finally, you slap him somewhat gently across the face.

His eyes open with a start.

"Y/n?"

"Yeah," you sigh in relief. "You were having a nightmare."

He doesn't say anything.

You hug him tightly, "It's okay, Adam. You're fine here."

He shudders, "I know."

"I love you," you tell him.

A moment of silence, "I don't deserve you Y/n, I'm broken."

"You're not broken," you say firmly. "We'll get through this. Together."

He nods a bit, "I love you so much, Y/n."