Going to the Beach

Ellie woke up feeling a little uncomfortable. Ryo’s weight was on her. He slept like a child on her chest. They could no longer moved to her bedroom. Their exercise exhausted them. Both collapsed on the couch.

She caressed Ryo’s yellow locks. He looked innocent in his sleep. Her finger traced each of his thick brows, then slid to trace the bridge of his nose. Ryo stirred in his sleep. He propped himself on his elbows to look her in the eyes.

“You’re beautiful,” he said through his raspy voice. Ellie cupped his face to peck on his mouth. After the quick kiss, both got up from the couch.

“Get dressed. Naya will be here in a while,” Ellie said as she picked her clothes on the floor and put them back on her body.

She busied herself in the kitchen while Ryo bathed in her bathroom. As soon as she turned her stove off, he