The sun was shining through the windows when I woke up and for the first time in a long time, I wasn’t waking up from fear. I wasn’t jumping up to check the doors or listen for strange sounds. I just… opened my eyes and breathed peacefully.
Carson was still sleeping beside me, his arm across my waist, holding me like he didn’t want to let go. I smiled a little and touched his cheek, as I'm enjoying that little moment.
He slowly opened his eyes.
“You’re awake,” he said with a sleepy voice.
“Yes,” I whispered. “And you’re still here.”I added.
He pulled me closer. “I’m not going anywhere,” he said.
We stayed like that for a while, with no words, no fear, just peace and silence.
Then my stomach growled loudly and we both laughed.
“I guess someone’s hungry,” Carson said.
“I didn’t even
