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: Him

MY EYES fluttered open.

Something moved beside me. That's when it hit me. It takes a second or two for the information to sink in to my system, even though it was right in front of my eyes.

We were sleeping on the same bed. Side by side.

Her hair was tousled and was spread all over the pillow. Her hazel eyes were shut and her lips were slightly parted. Serenity was plastered on her face as she slept. The only movement from her was the rhythmic rise and fall of her chest. 

I cautiously ran my fingers through her hair and my lips slowly lifted upwards as I admired her features.

"When you get better-" I whispered to myself. "-I hope you let me be a part of it."

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