The Morning After

“Natalia…” I heard my name being whispered tenderly close to my ear.

I opened my eyes in shock as I realized that I must have drifted off to sleep while watching Edward sleep. However, when I opened my eyes, I was the one who was laying on Edward’s lap.

“You’re awake?” Edward asked as he smiled tenderly down at me and stroked my hair softly. What a reversal of role. I felt my chest tighten at the sight of his handsome face.

“How long was I asleep for?” I asked sleepily.

“It’s getting a little late now, but we could still make it to dinner. Want to join me?” Edward invited as he toyed with my hair before bringing up a strand to his lips and kissing it.

We were underground and there were no windows outside so I couldn’t judge how dark or late in the day it was outside. Being underground like this felt suppressive and depressing, I was starting to hate it.

“That would be nice…” I replied with my honest feelings as I sat up.

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“Hmmm…”