CHAPTER 9

  Closing the door of my bedroom with a sigh, I headed down the corridor while running a hand over my damp hair. I could still smell that horrible coffee on me, but with it was lingering the smell of her. I loved that.

  She smelled of coffee too, but not the cheap, tasteless one they used for the drinks. She smelled of rich, flavorful coffee that lingered on your tongue and rejuvenated your soul. It had taken me some time to determine exactly why her scent was so familiar, yet strange. She smelled of my favorite coffee and a mix of fresh air and new grass. It reminded me of my past, of a time when things were simple and the most pleasant thing was watching the clouds and trying to figure out what they looked like.