He tried to force his eyes open, struggled to keep himself awake... But he eventually fell into sleep, lulled there by the gentle stroking of Najaran's hand along his braid.

He only managed a few hours before dreams, shadowed and terrifying... Fear... The walls were closing in on him, crushing him...

Duo jerked himself awake with a gasping yelp and lurched to his feet. The pillow was tossed aside as he stumbled forward until he could lean against the wall, panting heavily for breath.