Daniel

“Daniel, baby, wake up.” Soft fingertips brushed the hair away from my face. “Wake up.” 

    I moaned and pulled the sheet tighter around me. “Unless you’re naked and horny right this second, I don’t see a reason I should wake up before dawn.”  

    Her fingers wrapped around my arm. “Daniel, come on. Come watch the sunrise with me.” 

    I opened my eyes, blinking. “The sunrise again?” 

    “Yes. It’s the first day of spring. It’s going to be beautiful.” I watched as she pulled her fingers through her hair, golden strands cascading over her shoulders. “If you don’t get up now, we’re going to miss it.” 

    “Christ.” I placed my...