RUBBY

My whole body trembled in fear as I sat up. My body was drenched in cold sweat and my breath came in ragged gasps.

It's just a dream, I muttered to myself. A nightmare.

I looked around the dark room as though I was still in my nightmare. The room was so quiet, except for the sound of Josh's heavy breathing. I stared at him for a moment, wondering if dreams had anything to do with reality, or if perhaps he would twitch his eyes, but I saw nothing.

I swallowed hard, placing both ...