Big Fish

Justin stirred awake, his body still heavy with exhaustion, but his mind slowly slipping back to awareness. The first thing he saw was Sasha, curled up beside him, her face turned slightly toward him, breathing soft and even. Peaceful. Untouched by the chaos of the world, at least in sleep.

He exhaled, a small smile tugging at his lips as he reached out, brushing a few stray strands of hair from her face. She barely stirred, just snuggling deeper into the warmth of the bed. Damn, she looked so at ease.

He almost felt bad for leaving. Almost.

Leaning in, he pressed a lazy kiss to her forehead, lingering just a second longer than necessary before slipping out of bed. The cold air met his skin immediately, making him roll his shoulders as he padded into the bathroom.