“Hey, you’re okay,” I say softly, using my free hand to run my fingers through his hair and hold the back of his neck. “You’re safe.” He’s breathing so hard I’m afraid he’s going to hyperventilate, but he blinks a few times like he’s just realizing where he is. “Jeremy?” His voice is rough. “Yeah?” I give his neck a gentle squeeze that I hope he takes as comforting. “Down.” He lays down and pulls me with him, turning me until my back is against his front and his arms are around me. I lay my head on his pillow and relax in his hold. One of his hands finds mine and interlaces our fingers while
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