Nothing Between Us

.Moments with HIM.part5

The night we could have spent within each other's arms! The day was long and hot. It was just the same thing, every day with the boys. We laugh, play, tease, cry, run, sweat, talk, chill, sleep.

Oh, I wish I could have gone back to those times!

The bed was full of boys who were all shapes and sizes, each in their state of repose. Some lay on their backs with arms spread wide, while others curled up on their sides, hugging pillows or blankets. The soft glow of the lamp illuminated the room, casting shadows on the walls, as everyone settled in. A deep sense of weariness permeated the air like the day had been over. Even I, who had been busy playing all day, couldn't escape the weariness that now consumed me. We were all grateful for the chance to rest, to let our worries drift away, and to wake up feeling refreshed.

I decided to lie down next to the wall at the end, since everyone was lying beside each other. Neil lay down next to me, but that didn't happen.

"Neil, move over!"

"NO!"

"Neil, move over there!"

"Okay, fine."

"Milo, stop being mean and just lay down. It is too hot to fight over a spot."

"I know."

"It's okay, Kiara. Milo just wants to lay down next to you."

"Oh, Oh."

"Yeah."