~CODY~
I slowly stirred from my slumber, my eyes still heavy with sleep as if I had been deprived of rest for days. Stretching my arms out, I let out a satisfying yawn. My hand reached out, hoping to touch Rain's body on the bed, but instead, I was met with the cold emptiness of the bed.
"Rain," I muttered his name as I fluttered my eyes open. He was nowhere to be found, and I gazed around in confusion, wondering where he had disappeared. My eyes fell upon a neatly folded piece of paper on the nightstand. I picked it up, my fingers trembling slightly as I unfolded it. Fearing the worst, I smiled when I saw Rain's elegant handwriting.
Rise and shine, Cody. Take your morning bath and get prepared, for I have a surprise for you.
"Oh, right!" A smile tugged at my face as I remembered that
