Loving Her Body

fractured bones and mind

POV: Selene

"Good morning, baby," I coo as Haelyn rubs her eyes, not appreciating me waking her up accidentally when I got out of bed.

She grumbles and tugs on my shirt, pulling me back down towards the bed, trying to snuggle with me still, but I can't give in. I have to work, I've put it off too long already. I pet her hair and lean down to kiss her forehead, admiring how she squirms and tries to get more of my love.

I really don't want to leave her. I want to stay all day in bed and cuddle her, but I need to see Athena's place for myself.

"I'm just going out for a while. I'll be back before lunch," I assure her, rubbing her cheek with my thumb, loving how she nussles into my palm. "Do you have the appetite for any breakfast? I can bring it up to you if you'd like?"

She shakes her head, still trying to pull me down to get back into the bed with her. I sit on the edge of the bed, smiling at her as she goes back to trying to sleep, clearly wanting me to stay and keep rubbing her back. She really enjoys that and it does soothe her, but I can't do that every time she demands it. She'd become far to spoiled and all she'd do is sleep.

"Well, I really need to go and get some work done. Please let me go," I quietly ask and she shakes her head.

"Held hostage by me..." She mumbles, definitely not fully awake. "Don't go."

"I swear I'll be back as soon as I can. You can come along with me if you like? May be a little...morbid though," I tell her, not really wanting to take her along with me but she could be useful. "You'd have to get out of bed now, though."

She lets go, rolling around for a minute before she sits up, whining as she rubs her eyes, trying to wake up. Still finding it difficult she holds out her arms for me to help her up. Instead of taking her arms, I wrap my arms around her waist and lift her out of bed, carrying her into the bathroom as she snuggles in to me.

She's getting exactly what she wanted. She wanted me to hold her and be close, and she's getting that as I take her into the bathroom, sitting her on the counter by the sink. I prepare her toothbrush and give it to her so that she can start brushing her teeth while I return to our room to get my phone to alert Cooper that I'll be bringing Haelyn along with me.

I know she'll probably end up staying in the car or clinging to me as we walk around and I try to work, but I don't mind. She might be able to notice something I won't, and even if she doesn't perhaps it'll help to let her see the place quiet and safe with me.

Once Haelyn is done brushing her teeth, she joins me in the bedroom, obviously still tired and dazed. I hug her waist and lead her into the wardrobe, sitting her on the small cushioned bench in there while I pick out something simple for her to wear. Just a shirt and some trousers should do.

I pass them to her and she takes a moment before getting up and beginning to undress in front of me. As much as I want to look away, I can't tear my eyes away from her beautiful body that I haven't seen bare for quite a while. She doesn't seem to care though as she slips on her white shirt, taking off the shorts she was sleeping in and putting on the trousers I gave her. I do have to turn away though since watching her change feels so disgusting.

"You can look, you know," she giggles, her arms wrapping around my waist since I'd turned my back to her so I couldn't look while she changed.

"I didn't know if you wanted me to or not," I nervously reply, making her let out a beautiful chuckle.