The sun rose just as soon as we closed our eyes. As they say, time really flies quickly when you are having the moment of your life.
I woke up in a quiet room, the warm sunlight trying to push through the thick curtains. I was wrapped tightly in Dr. Aldrich’s arms, our legs tangled, my head resting comfortably on his firm chest. His breathing was deep and calm.
I looked around at the scattered trail of our clothes on the floor. The air was thick with the scent of sweat and something deeper—our mingled desire, still clinging to the sheets. I breathed it in fully.
I turned back to him. He was sleeping peacefully, like a child. If there was anything I wished to remain constant in my life, it was him.
Slowly, I peeled myself away from his warmth, doing everything I could not to wake him. I
