Sleepless Nights

"... Germany?"

"Nnn, what?" Germany murmurs, half asleep.

"Can I sleep with you?"

Germany pops one of his sleepy eyes open at him, and yawns. "Why?" he asks.

"I can't sleep... I had a nightmare."

The larger man sighs, and sits up in his bed. Italy had been having nightmares lately, this is the third time this week. He rolls back the blanket and gives Italy some room. "There. Now go to sleep, Italy." Germany says as he lay down again. He closes his eyes as Italy crawls into bed, hoping that he won't be woken up once more.

2:47 AM

"GERMANY!"

"Ah!" Germany falls off the bed with a loud thud. He looks up to see Italy looking down at him, with fear in his eyes. "Mein Gott, Italy!" he cries. "What is wrong with you?!"

Italy crawls off the bed and sits close to Germany. "I... I had another nightmare, Germany." He curls up and hides like a turtle in his shell. He gasps as Germany pulls him closer, but shows no emotion.

"Just... Gott verdammt... tell me about your nigh- er, dream, so I can go back to sleep. We have important things to do, you know."

Italy takes a deep breath. "O-Ok..."

*Insert cheesy stereotype nightmare here*

Germany hugs Italy to his broad chest, rubbing his back and whispering words of comfort to the small man. He has never heard something so horrifying, and for Italy to have a nightmare about it is just too much. "Germany...?" Italy looks into Germany's blue eyes. Germany smiles down at him, making the young Italian blush. "Do not worry, Italy," he says quietly.

"I will protect you. Ich liebe dich."

Italy sits for a moment, stunned. Then he smiles.

"Ti amo troppo, Germany."

Now, whenever Italy has a nightmare, he knows that Germany will always be there to comfort him, no matter what.

Author's note: So, that's a wrap! If I get at least three reviews, I might add a second chapter... but that depends on who likes the story. I'm not going to pressure you guys, but review plz...