Learning to Let Them In | Fourtris

Chapter 28

I snuggle back into his chest and close my eyes again. A couple of minutes later, I feel him stirring.

"Morning Tobias," I softly say.

It takes him a moment to respond.

"Morning. How'd you sleep?"

"Other than that first nightmare...good. You?"

"Good."

We stay silent again, just enjoying each other's presence.

"I could get used to this."

"Used to what?" I ask, not bothering to mask my confusion.

"Waking up next to you."

I feel myself blush for the third time this morning as I hear myself reply without stopping to think.

"Me too."

His arms gently tighten around me and I close my eyes again. I start to feel sleepy and debate whether or not I should let myself fall asleep. I finally come to the conclusion that it's not a smart idea since I'm sure it's time to get up anyways.

"What time is it?" I mumble into his shirt.

He shifts a bit. "8:30. What time are we meeting up with everyone?"

As if in answer, my phone vibrates on the table beside me.

"Let me check."

Slowly and regretfully, I roll out of Tobias' warm embrace and reach for the phone. I look at my texts and see one from Christina.

Don't worry about having to get ready yet. Sleep as long as you want girl. You need it. Love ya.

I smile a bit at the text.

What time are we meeting up Chris?

I said don't worry for a reason. We're meeting up for a late lunch at 2:00. I took care of it (and you).

"Oh thank God." It slips my mouth before I can think about it.

"I take it that's a good sign…?" Tobias' voice questions.

I quickly text back.

Thanks.

It only takes her a second to respond.

No problem:)

I turn my ringer completely off to avoid any further noise and crawl back into bed.

"We're not meeting up until 2:00."

"Why so late?"

"Well I'm 99% sure Christina had something to do with it."

"Why do you say that?"

He's smiling and I roll my eyes. I grab my phone from the table and unlock it. I go to the messages and hand it to him.

He reads through them quickly and hands it back to me.

"See? I'm not the only one who tells you you need sleep."

I smile and roll my eyes again. "Whatever."

I toss my phone back onto the table and roll back into his arms a moment later. He chuckles a bit and reflexively tightens his hold on me. It makes me smile and I stare up at him.

"Where are we meeting?"

"Don't know, don't care right now."

He chuckles. "I guess we won't figure that out until later then, will we?"

"Nope," I reply.

He kisses my forehead. A minute later he releases me and gets out of bed. I frown at him.