I'll Return For You

[Amya’s POV]

I slowly crept across Brayden’s dark room, being careful to stay quiet in case someone were to be roaming in the hall beyond. Not to mention, to avoid startling Brayden.

Reaching his bed, I held my breath as I slowly reached out a hand and gently touched his cheek.

"Hey," I whispered, kneeling down beside the bed as he began to stir. "Wake up, sleepy head."

"Mmm?" I watched as Brayden’s brows knitted together before his eyes slowly began to open. "Sis?" he gasped, suddenly sitting up.

"Sssshhhhh." I hissed. "You’re going to wake mom and dad."

Nodding quickly, Brayden mimed locking his lips and throwing away the key like I had taught him when we would play hide and seek.

"That’s a good boy." I beamed, reaching out and ruffling his hair.

"Why are you here?" Brayden whispered as I began to examine every inch of his skin. "Aren’t you afraid of getting caught?"

"Aren’t you happy to see me?" I countered. "I wanted to make sure that you’re doing well."

Nodding, Brayden suddenly