Scared to death

The night before last I was watching tv with my boyfriend. When it was time to go to bed, I asked him if we could keep the tv on because I was scared to go to sleep in the dark. He asked why I was scared. I told him because sometimes I imagine terrifying things in the dark. He said, "Well don't be scared. I'm right next to you." I told him it still doesn't make a difference. He once again said, "But I'm right next to you." So I think that him basically saying he's protecting me made me feel better because I really didn't have scary thoughts. I'm so glad he's there for me.