*She laughs softly, turning her head to nuzzle his neck. "Sorry."

*She smiles up at him, her eyes shining with tears of happiness. "Forever sounds good to me." They lie together like this for what seems like hours, content in the silence and the warmth of each other's bodies. Eventually, exhaustion claims them both, and they drift off into a deep, contented sleep.

As morning light streams through the window, Chris gently pulls out of her and rolls onto his back beside her.