*Nicolina’s POV* When I wake up, I stretch and notice Joel isn’t in bed. I pick up my phone and look at the time; then I sit up in shock I have slept in. I get out of bed and find Joel’s shirt to put on, then I go to the Kitchen, and Joel is standing by the stove cooking pancakes, and Mila is making a mess with the pancakes Joel has placed in front of me. Joel knows she isn’t ready for that sort of food yet, but still, he makes sure she has a taste of the food we eat. Mila’s face is covered in Nutella, and her little hands are covered in Nutella and pancake crumbs and cream. I walk over to Joel and wrap my arms around his waist and rest my head on his back. I feel his arm move around and pull me to the front of him; I look up. “Morning”, I say as I enjoy Joel’s touch. He kisses me, then