I wake up the next morning, very early. I look over at the clock and see it isn't even ten yet, so I roll over and try to go back to sleep. That idea is out the window when I am stunned awake seeing Alex asleep against the door.
"Alex?" I let out a harsh whisper, "Alex what are you doing?"
He doesn't move or respond. I reach behind me to grab a pillow to chuck at him. When it hits him he jumps.
"What the hell was that for?" He moans as he halfheartedly throws the pillow back.
"Why are you sleeping by the door?"
"I don't know..." He squints when I turn on the light, "Thought maybe I could protect you more or at least make you feel safe if I did."
I smile, stunned for a moment, "Thank you, Alex."
He returns my smile as we both get up and greet the day reluctantly. I pull out fresh clo
