*Will*
The shrill sound of my alarm cuts through the soft cocoon of sleep, and I blink awake, confusion swirling in my mind. I haven’t felt this rested in a long time, and as I glance down, I see Kiera, all but wrapped around me, her head nestled against my shoulder. Her hair brushes against my cheek, and I can’t help but smile at the sight. Our legs are tangled together, and I feel a warmth blooming in my chest, a strange contentment I rarely allow myself to feel.
But the alarm blares again, louder this time, and I know I have no choice. I gently shift, trying to untangle myself without waking her, but her grip tightens instinctively. My heart races as I manage to stretch my arm to silence the persistent beeping, the moment stretching as I hold my breath.
“What time is it?” Kiera mum
