**Nero** Waking the next morning with that glorious pre-conscious stretch was amazing; until I realized that the bed was empty. A little startled, I laid there, wondering if I had dreamt about kissing Nate last night, before spending the night wrapped in his arms...I thought about what happened when I entered the Packhouse and the events that followed until he led us to his room. I opened my eyes, looking around for evidence that I was still in his room as opposed to my own. Sure enough, his suitcase was neatly sitting in the corner. A smile formed on my face that I just couldn't stop from forming; even if I tried. I had spent many nights dreaming of just spending the night with him, and to tell you the truth; I slept better than I had in a very long time. Then, I realized