Saturday mornings had a certain kind of magic to them, even when the city was still sleepy and wrapped in a layer of dawn. I stretched lazily in bed, Carmen still sound asleep beside me.
Her hand was draped over my waist, and her soft breathing was the only sound in the quiet room.
For a moment, I debated staying there, nestled against her warmth, but the restless energy in my body urged me to get up.
I carefully slid out from under her arm, trying not to wake her. She stirred slightly, her lips parting as she murmured something unintelligible before settling back into her dreams.
Smiling to myself, I grabbed a pair of running shoes and my favorite hoodie before quietly slipping out the door.
The crisp morning air hit me as I stepped outside, instantly waking me up. The streets were almost empty, save for a few early risers and the occasional jogger.