Xander
After dropping Anika off, I headed home, my thoughts drifting to Phillipe. Something about it rubbed me wrong.
“Hey. How was your day?” Sam asked as I opened the door. I sighed but smiled as I turned around to find her cooking.
“It was… stressful. What are you cooking that smells so good?” I asked as I walked over to her. I wrapped my arms around her waist and bent my head to the crook of her neck, nuzzling her. Sam giggled and said,
“Spaghetti and meatballs. What are you doing? You sound exhausted.”
“Mmm. I missed you today. You smell good.” I murmured, closing my eyes. There was something about her that just centered me. I could feel my heart rate slowing just from being around her.
“Thank you. I missed you too.” Sam said, her voice softening. She turned down the heat and t
