RALIA

I woke up the next morning lying next to him. He still had his hand tightly around me.

I was naked, and he was naked too.

From his soft breaths, I could tell he was still sleeping.

I carefully detangled myself from his arms, and put on my dress.

I slipped into bed with him again and closed my eyes.

I was almost starting to fall asleep again when I felt him waking up.

I pretended to still be asleep.

He leaned on his elbow and watched my face.

I tried as much as possible to steady my breathing so he would not be able to tell that I...