Not a Dream

She was crying as her tears wet his shirt but he didn't move away or disappeared. He hugged her tightly to his chest. She could hear the wild thumping of his heart. It was the same as her but she was afraid. So very afraid that he would disappear and it was just a dream.

"Baby," He rasped and tried to pull back but she didn't let him. She held him tightly and he again engulfed her in his embrace.