CHAPTER 17: The morning after

I struggled to open my eyes. I knew I needed to be awake but I wasn't ready to be up yet. I was kind of stuck in a limbo between sleep and full consciousness.

The bed was soft and comforting and it smelled so good. I dug myself into the sheets running my hands through it. I couldn't deny the urge to get up, my full bladder was another indication.

I opened my eyes slowly, my eyes adjusting to the bright room.

A face appeared in the line of my sight but I closed down my eyes almost immediately. I was still dreaming and it wasn't time to wake up yet.

My head was pounding and getting more sleep would actually be good for me so I closed my eyes and only opened them again for confirmation that I wasn't alone.

I woke up to the most beautiful boy peering down at me.

I know the correct adjectives for boys, it was just that beautiful was a better fit for me right now.

He had cinnamon brown eyes that were familiar. They popped wide in shock and curiosity.

He could easily fit as a child mod