Chapter 8It was nearly four in the afternoon when Lauren sat on the bed next to Roxanne. She was sleeping deeply, her chest rising and falling in a soft rhythm. She had rolled up under the comforter at some point during the day. Lauren bent over and kissed her shoulder several times working towards her neck. She murmured something in her sleep and then woke with a start. “Shhhh,” Lauren said quietly and kissed her cheek. She relaxed and smiled at Lauren and then yawned. Lauren had to smile; she was so damn cute sometimes. “What time is it?” she asked sleepily. “Nearly four, time for you to get up sleepy head,” Lauren replied. “Do I have to?” she asked in a voice that was very childlike. “Don’t make me tickle you,” Lauren said chuckling softly. “I’m up!” she responded sitting quickly.

