I Promise

ZIRA

I stretched and yawned as the light from the window crept across my face. I reached across my bed and realized it was empty. I instantly sat up. Panic starting to set in. I looked around the room for him, and it was empty.  

I was on my way to get out of bed when the door to my bathroom opened. James walked out and noticed my panicked face. He cocked an eyebrow, with a smile playing across his face. 

“What?” 

“I thought,” I said, trying to catch my breath. “I thought you were gone.” 

James laughed. “Where would I go?” James asked sarcastically. “You barely let me pee without hovering over me. And that snoring-”