You snuggle closer to me, wrapping your arms around my waist and nuzzling your nose against my neck. The warmth of your body feels so good against mine, and for a moment, we just lie there in silence, enjoying the closeness and the comfort that comes with it. It's been a long time since I've felt this safe, this loved...and I don't ever want to let go.

I close my eyes, content in the knowledge that for now, at least, we're together.

Time passes, and the night grows late. We must have dozed off at some point, because when I open my eyes again, dawn is creeping through the curtains and birds are singing outside. You still have your arms wrapped around me, and I can feel the steady rhythm of your breath against my neck.

Smiling to myself, I gently extricate myself from your embrace and pad over to the bathroom. A few minutes later, I emerge, dressed in a robe, carrying a tray with coffee and breakfast.