The Early Rise

"So tell me about this one," she said, tucking loose strands of hair behind her ear. She ran her fingers along the length of his arm, stopping at his elbow, where a long scar traced its way to his shoulder. He smiled slyly, laying on his back, chest exposed where the blankets weren't draped over him.

"A stupid thing I did when I was younger...I was an idiot back then...like most guys, you know?" She sighed, and snuggled close into the crook of his arm, with his fingers he led them over her back gently, causing chills to be sent up her spine.

"You're really warm," she said softly, inching closer, closing her eyes, and slowly drifting away from the world. It had been a long time since she felt this way...