Outclassed

Basked in the warm morning glee, through the curtains parted slightly, Staxius awoke. The smell of perfume lingered, one of rose and flowers, a smell that intensified after turning over. Hair messy and tangled with one another, Xula slept with a defenseless face. Her rosy lips, pearly white skin, and sweet fragrance, a glance at the clock revealed 9:00. 

Sat on the edge and wiping his eyes, another smell came from outside. A machine roamed around the yard, a gardener employed not so long ago tended to the grass. Tingly, the aroma felt harsh as the wind blew cold. 'Today's the last day,' he thought and stood. Besides a pair of shorts, nothing else was worn – the markings were left exposed to the open.