CHAPTER 45: It's way too early...

Celeste

I wake up at midnight, from my way - too - short nap, to the loud buzzing of my alarm. I try to reach over and shut it off, but Randol is holding me so tight that I can't move. It's like he thinks I'll run away if he doesn't. I don't mind, though. The circle of his strong arms feels safe. I lay there for just another minute enjoying the feeling. We have to get up, though, or we'll be late.

"Randol. Wake up. We have to get going."

"Not yet. Still sleeping." Laughter threatens to spill out, but I keep it contained. He sounds like a child being woken up for school. Time to play hardball.

"If this is how you're going to act, then I can't let you sleep with me anymore." His eyes shoot open, and he sits straight up in bed.

"Nope. I'm up. I'm up." He looks over at the giant smile on my face, and his whole body relaxes. He rolls on top of me, and looks down into my face. "You are a horrible person."