After All These Years

Chapter 85

I woke before him.

The sky was quiet and dark.

Even I was surprised at first, I don't I had ever woken before Tom, especially if we were sleeping in the same bed.

What most surprised me was the fact that every night, before bed, when he would lay next to me, Tom would always try his best to keep as far away from me as possible.

But now, he's so clearly and comfortably settled in with me.

He seems like such a resistant and stubborn person, and yet here he is, huddled into my shoulder.

His face is laid close to my abdomen as his right arm is hung limply around my waist.

He looks so harmless.

So....innocent.

I must admit, I do miss this.

Having him so close.

I think for a moment, before I begin to bring my hand up.

I bring it to his head, lightly placing it down, touching his hair.

He takes a deep breath, keeping asleep as I slowly run my fingers through his hair.

It's so soft.

I hate to admit it but it is.

(I need to know his hair secrets)

Running my right hand through his hair, he slightly groans, unknowingly pushing himself closer to me.

{I would love to have this recorded}

His warmth keeps me from being anything but awake.

So it's not even a few minutes I stay conscious before falling back asleep, my hand still stroking his hair.