Zayde's Point of View
Early morning sunlight spills into the room as I start to wake up, feeling a little groggy, my head softly pounding. But Chloe’s comforting warmth and familiar soft scent surrounding me, soothes my headache. Her breathing slow and steady and, for a moment, I let myself melt into it, pulling her closer to me, my arm tightening around her waist, and she willingly snuggles into me, sighing softly.
Then my eyes snap open.
Memories of the previous night hit me like a punch to the gut. The kisses, the heat between us, the way we both gave in, no hesitation, no protection. And alcohol. Way too much of it.
No. No, no, no...
My breath catches in my throat and I jerk back from her like I've been burned.
"s**t, fuck."
I whisper as I sit up, running both hands through my
