Lynn blinked open her eyes, into the darkness. She couldn't remember where she was that would be so dark, or that she would be in a bed. She heard the soft snoring beside her. She turned towards the sound and could just make out the profile in the dim red glow of the alarm clock. It was four am, if the clock was correct. Her memory returned and she had last looked at the clock at three pm, when Billy had turned the TV on. She couldn't believe she had slept that long. She laid her head back down, and closed her eyes. She was afraid of what dawn would bring.
Billy had fallen asleep, but not stayed asleep. He had watched a couple movies on silent with the subtitles on, then turned off the tv and went out to get them some dinner. She never woke up, so he ate alone. He had bought a loaf of bread, peanut butter, and grape jam. He already had disposable flatware, although he tried to save them as much as possible. He had gone back to bed at nine.
Billy's alarm went off at six. Lynn sat up, startled. Billy reached over and smacked the snooze button on the alarm clock. He reached out his other hand to rest on her back. Lynn relaxed into his hand, and he caressed up to her shoulder blades and down to her hip. Then Billy sat up and turned on the lamp beside the bed. They both squinted into the brightness.
"Hungry?" Billy asked. Lynn nodded her head. Billy swung his legs out of the bed, retrieved the loaf, two jars and plastic knife, and returned to the bed. He let her make a sandwich first, then made one for himself. Lynn watched him as she ate. He had fed her twice now, with no prompting. Almost every other man she had been with, she had to voice her hunger before being fed. Sometimes, not even then, she would have to perform some sort of favor.
Billy stuffed half his sandwich in his mouth when he was done making it, and grabbed all the stuff and stashed them in the mini fridge, and pulled out a pint of milk. Lynn could only gape at him when he held it out towards her. Billy shook it at her, emphasizing his intent for her to take it with a nod of his head, his mouth being full. Lynn took the bottle and opened it. She watched him intently as she hesitantly raised the mouth to her lips. He watched her finally take a small sip. She held the bottle back to him, and he took it. Billy took a mouth full of milk, then handed it back to Lynn as he bit into his sandwich a second time, this time a smaller bite. Lynn took another sip, a little larger than her last. She held the milk in her mouth a moment before swallowing. Billy smirked, the thought popping into his mind to make sure he saw her do that after sucking his cock. But now was not the time. They had work to do. You don't make rent money sitting around fucking.
Billy finished the bottle of milk, and then retrieved their clothes from the hangers, separating them at the edge of the bed. Lynn pulled the little sundress over her head, and pulled her arms through the jacket arms. Billy pulled on jeans, and thermal shirt, a flannel shirt and jacket, socks then boots. He pulled a second thermal shirt from his backpack and handed it to Lynn.
"What?" she asked.
"Put it on under your dress. Depending on donations, we may be able to get you some pants later." he said. Lynn nodded and quickly undressed, then redressed. She was already warmer than before. Billy went to the window unit and turned it off. He bagged the bread, peanut butter, and jelly. He had his bag in hand, making sure there was nothing left in the bathroom.
"C'mon, we're already late." he said, holding a hand out to her and opening the door. Lynn could see the rain had stopped, but the cold air coming in made her shiver already. Billy shut and made sure the door was secure before heading down to the Pathfinder, unlocking the doors and opening Lynn's for her. She climbed in. Billy tossed his bag in back and set the groceries just behind the seat. He went around, climbed into the driver seat, started the suv and drove around to the front office. Billy got out and locked the doors. He went into the office and was in there for almost thirty minutes. When he came back, he had something white in his hands. As he got closer, Lynn could tell it was paper towels. Billy had the fob in one hand and he waited until he was at the door to unlock the doors, quick to get in and lock the doors back. He handed over the towels and started the suv again. Whatever was in the paper towels was warm, and Lynn thought they might be burritos. Billy pulled out from the lot and into traffic.
"Open it, I want mine still warm." Billy said. Lynn opened the paper towels and she guessed correctly. She held one out to Billy and he took it.
"The other is for you." he said.