MONIQUEI pulled back slightly, just enough to look up at him. His eyes were tired, shadowed. But when they landed on me, something soft appeared there, something warm, almost relieved."You're back," I whispered.He smiled. "Yes, I'm back. Where were you expecting me not to?" he added in a teasing, pleasing tone.I smiled too. "No, I am just excited you're back."Then his hand came up and his fingers brushed my cheek, tracing the skin there slowly, softly, almost like he was checking if I was really here....if I was really standing in front of him."You look better," he murmured. "Fresh. Well rested."I nodded, suddenly feeling shy. "Yeah. The only thing that woke me up was food, or else I would still be sleeping right now."A small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth."I guess that’s a good thing, if you have an appetite."I smiled back.He closed his eyes for a second, like he was gathering himself and then he sighed, leaned down, and pressed a soft kiss to my forehead. Tender.
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