I awaken next to you, all curled up in blankets, our naked legs and arms entwined together. I open my eyes slowly to see you gazing back at me, and I feel your finger stroke my cheek. I smile at you dreamily, nuzzling my face against the gentle pressure.
"Hello, sleepyhead," you whisper, kissing my lips softly.
"Hi," I mumble back, closing my eyes for the kiss.
"How're you doing?"
I open my eyes again, taking in you, and your apartment, and Eek, your cat, who is staring at me from across the room, remembering the plane flight and the night before. Itโs all like a dreamโฆ I smile brightly. "I'm good," I say quietly. "How're you?"
You grin at me. "I'm glad you came out here," you reply, kissing my forehead. I blush a bit, not used to this kind of attention.
"I'm so glad you could help me get here," I say as I stretch a bit. I move my hand up to my neck, touching the leather collar fondly. Your eyes watch my hand stroke the collar, and you move one arm behind me to hug me close. My body presses gently against yours as you hug me, and you kiss my neck, teeth barely nipping the skin. I shiver, and press against you, my skin prickling with the sensation.