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The next morning, I wake up to find Fredrick's arm draped across my waist. I smile despite myself, feeling safe and protected in his embrace. I missed this, which is a sobering thought. What will I do when he walks out of my life again?
Maybe he won’t. That quiet little whisper of hope feels good, but I’m afraid it might be wrong.
“Good morning,” I whisper, turning to face him.
“Morning,” he says, a smile on his lips before he presses a kiss to my forehead.
“I missed this,” I say, snuggling into him.
“Me, too.”
Those words hang between us.
And we lay there for a few moments, content to just be together. Then, he rolls onto his back and looks at me seriously.
“Thank you for being here for me.”
I sense he’s still wrestling internally, and I can see the struggle in his eyes.
“Of course. I like you a little bit,” I say in a teasing tone. He gives a half-hearted smile and my heart sinks.
I lean in and kiss him again, my hands finding his shoulders and trailing down his arms. I moan softly, feeling desire pool in my belly.
“God, I want you so much,” I whisper, meeting his hungry gaze.
“I want you more,” he says, the words a quiet challenge.
“Prove it.” I arch an eyebrow at him. He rolls me onto my back and covers my body with his own, his mouth crushing mine. I wrap my legs around him, pulling him closer as we lose ourselves in each other.
I’ve never needed - or wanted - someone like I need and want him.
Some part of me wants to make up for all the years we lost. Another part of me wants to make up for the future we might never have.
I wake once more, cradled in his arms. The warmth of his body against mine is comforting and I snuggle closer, my head resting on his chest as I listen to the sound of his heartbeat.
He whispers in my ear, “What would you like to do today?”
I know he's stressed, so I say, “Enjoy one another?”
He chuckles. “You always know just what to say.” His fingers brush gently through my hair, sending shivers down my spine.
“I also want food,” I say.
He laughs. “You’re perfect for me. I’ll order something.”
“Please do,” I say, grateful for him.
He picks up his phone to order something and I roll toward him, throwing a leg over his hip and holding him close. “By the way,” I say, “you better never tell me we need to talk again. That phrase makes my heart stop and it’s off-limits.”
He chuckles. “I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.”
With that, I let him go and get out of bed, heading for the bathroom as he orders food. In the mirror, I see my red lips. The pleasant soreness of my body brings a smile to my lips. I feel well loved.
“Everything feels so normal now.” I mouth the words to my reflection in the mirror. She seems just as surprised as I feel.
I move around, taking care of everything I need to, my heart and mind already missing Fredrick’s proximity.
When I leave the bathroom, I meet up with Fredrick, who offers a sleepy smile. “Food will be here in ten.”
