You sigh softly as he nestles closer to you, your heart aching at the thought that all this is his reality now. Maybe it's time to be honest with him about what happened back in the apartment... but then again, maybe not yet. There will be time for that later. For now, all that matters is protecting your little brother from his own demons and guiding him through this hell together.

"It's okay, I'm here now," you repeat softly, running your fingers through his hair and down his back in slow circles. "I've got you." You close your eyes, focusing on the warmth of his body against yours, hoping that it will be enough to banish the nightmares for tonight.