Chapter Eight
Warmth enveloped me. Someone was curled up next to me and I didn’t know who. That was unusual. I’d never woken up in an unfamiliar bed before, it was a new experience for certain.
But the person in the bed with me smelled so good. Not just good, but also familiar. I liked it.
Without thinking about it, I snuggled into the person, taking in more of their scent and softness. The person turned in my arms, bringing us face to face. I could feel their breath against my lips and the longing to be with them intensified.
I didn’t open my eyes, but shuffled ever so slightly closer, pressing our bodies together.
“Lo-”
I cut the person off by pressing my lips to theirs. The person hesitated, probably taken by surprise by my sudden movements. But this felt right. The gentle feel of
