Sleep Turns You On

The next morning, I woke up and pretended to still be asleep. The reason?

There was a big, warm teddy bear behind me, spooning me like he had no intention of ever letting go.

He was already awake. I could tell from the way he breathed. Slow and controlled.

And I had no idea how to face him. Not after what I’d asked him last night.

“I know you’re awake,” he whispered, his lips brushing my ear.

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