After he got rid of everyone else, he made his way to Serena's bedroom, knocking twice before opening the door without waiting for an answer.

He found her lying comfortably in bed, staring up at the ceiling. She had probably been awake for quite some time.

He was surprised to find her already dressed in a simple pink dress that reached her mid thigh. As soon as she saw him standing in the door frame, she immediately sat upright.

"Hi, Julian." She greeted, giving him an awkward smile.

"Morning." Julian replied quietly, closing the door behind him so that no one would walk in on them having an intimate conversation....