Alexander woke the next morning feeling his body go hot and his mind consumed with thoughts of Amelia. She was in his house, so close... He lept out of bed and quickly dressed. He scribbled a note for Amelia before heading out the door. He ran in the cold morning air. He had to get his body on track and his mind cleared. Amelia needed him to be calm and collected. He couldn't help her if he was a mess himself.
By the time he was back at his front door he felt like himself again. Just needing a good shower. He could feel that she was awake, but her emotions weren't sending any signals.
He opened his front door and walked into the kitchen. Amelia sat at the counter eating a bowl of cereal. "You don't have much food in here," she said without looking up.
"I've been a bachelor for 500 ye
