“Why didn’t you go to your own room instead?”

“Because I thought that you’d be lonely, if I left you on your own. I know you hate being alone sometimes. So…”

“And what about now? Do you want to be alone now?”

“Nope, I definitely don’t! I don’t want to go anywhere!” he giggles.

“Then let’s stay here forever!” Alex giggles as well.

They both start laughing quietly. They lean in to kiss each other again. They don’t speak a word afterwards as they fall deep into another deep slumber.

The next morning, Alex wakes up first. She stretches and yawns, her eyes opening slowly. She smiles as she sees...