I Thought You Left (Complete)

Chapter 1

Danny's POV:
"Steve!" I gasped as I sat up in our bed.

I tried to catch by breath as I looked to my left to see Steve but he wasn't there. My breath caught in my throat and tears started to form in my eyes. I knew it was just a nightmare but not seeing him when I woke up just made it worse. I can't help but think of him leaving.

"Steve," I called out but didn't receive an answer.

I quickly got out of bed to search the house for Grace and Steve. I looked in our bathroom, Grace's room, and kitchen and couldn't find anybody.

"Steve!" I shouted.

"Danny?" I heard him yell back.

"Steve!" I yelled as I went towards the living room.

Steve's POV:
"Steve!" I heard Danny call.

"Danny?" I asked.

"Steve!" I heard him yell again.

I started to get up from the couch to find him because something about his tone of voice isn't sitting right with me.

As soon as I stood up, Danny was in the living room, staring at me with tears streaming down his face.

"Baby?" I asked as I walked towards him, "What's the matter?"

He didn't answer me. As soon as I was close enough he hugged my and gripped onto the back of my shirt like it was a lifeline.

I wrapped my arms around him as he started sobbing into my shirt. My grip tightened as I held him close to my chest, trying to give him as much love and comfort through my contact as I can.

"Danny," I gently said once his crying died down a little, "Do you want to move to the couch?"

I didn't receive an answer again so I just moved us to the couch. I sat down and pulled him close to me before I asked, "What's the matter?"

"It's stupid, I'm sorry," he responded as he looked down to wipe his tears away.

I gently put my finger under his chin and lifted it up so he was looking at me.

"It's not stupid Danny," I said as I looked him in the eyes, "I want you to tell me what it is so I can help you."

"It was a dream I had. I had a nightmare and it felt so real but I know it wasn't real." he responded.

"What was the nightmare about honey?" I asked.

"You left me. You left me and took Grace." he explained as his breathing picked up a little, "I know you wouldn't do that but I couldn't help thinking that. Then I woke up and you weren't there and I couldn't find Grace. That just pushed me over the edge when I couldn't find you guys."

"I need you to slow your breathing down for me babe," I said as I cupped the back of his neck.

I sat with him and gave him instructions until his breathing slowed back down.

"Now," I started as I rubbed his cheek with my thumb, "I understand why you panicked but you know I'd never leave you. I adore you and Gracie. You guys are my whole life and I wouldn't want to leave that. Ever."

"Promise?" he asked as he looked me straight in the eyes.

"I promise. You and Grace are stuck with me," I answered before kissing his forehead.

"Good," he sighed before hugging me.

"Love you Danny," I whispered as I laid down on the couch with him resting on top of me.