Where We Belong

SERAFINA

After a while, I open my eyes and look back at him. The minute he meets my gaze, he forces a smile onto his face.

“You’re still awake,” he says. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean...” He stops, exhales. “I didn’t mean to wake you.”

“It’s fine,” I say softly. “I wasn’t asleep. I was waiting for you.”

He takes a deep breath. “You shouldn’t have. I’m sorry it took longer than I thought it would.”

“Yo