The Price of Living Forever

Dante tried to hold it back but couldn't. "A word." He was holding back the great laughter he had. It was ready to erupt. He was struggling so hard, but it came out and he burst into laughter. "I'm sorry but come on! You totally asked for it!"

 

Mya looked at him in confusion. Umm...what are you laughing about?

 

Dante slowly stopped laughing. "Nevermind. I think I need some rest. You too. We've worked on your fighting all day. We'll need to be strong for tommarow. You are learning how to use some weapons."

 

Mya nodded. Yea we need to get some rest. We need to prepare for tomorrow.

 

Dante stood up. "Follow me. I'll show you a few rooms you could sleep in." He walked down a hallway to a set of stairs that went deeper underground.

 

Mya excitedly followed Dante deeper underground.

 

Dante showed Mya the 4 guest rooms. "...And this is my room if you need anything." He pointed to a door across the hallway.

 

Mya nodded and looked around. Umm...I hope I'm not asking too much, but uh...can you sleep nearby me?

 

Dante looked nervous and confused at the same time. "uh... I... I guess, why?"

 

Well uh... She looked down and blushed. I sometimes get nightmares and want to know that someone is there with me.

 

Dante started to lose his balance in his head a bit. "I... um... okay... I can just make another bed... umm.... hang on..." he went in his room and pulled the fold out bed out the couch. "I'll be litterally 3 feet over here if you need me, alright?" he said trying to hide his nervousness.

 

Mya nodded nervously and walked over. Al-alright. Thanks. You really don't have to do this. I'm just acting a bit selfish.

 

Dante shook his head. "Whatever makes you comfortable. Also it makes it easier if you do have a nightmare. I won't have to run down the hallway to comfort yo-" He stopped himself. "uhh... sorry... I... um..." He stopped talking and just layed on his bed.

 

Mya smiled and walked up to him. Don't be sorry. Be truthful. Let it all out.

 

Dante shook his head "I did. You just get rested, okay? Don't worry about me. I sleep like a baby."

 

Mya smiled. That reassures me a lot. She walked over and sat on the bed.

 

Dante chuckled. "You know what I mean. I'm quiet." He pulled the covers over himself.

 

Mya nodded. That's nice. She pulled off her gunblade and lied on the bed, but didn't go to sleep yet.

 

Dante looked at her."Aren't you tired?"

 

Mya sighed. Well, it's not that. It's just that I'm afraid to go to sleep.