★Nathan★
I woke up feeling refreshed and oddly at peace. I blinked against the morning light that cut through the curtains. But then I felt movement to my left. I glanced over to see Cassandra, still asleep. I smiled as I watched her for a moment. Her breathing was slow and steady, and her hand was curled lightly against the sheet. She looked peaceful, something she hadn’t been last night. I wanted to stay, to keep pretending that the world outside her apartment didn’t exist. But I couldn’t. I had an early meeting, and more importantly, I needed to clear my head before facing the day. I leaned over and brushed a strand of hair away from her face. She didn’t stir. Quietly, I slipped out of bed and grabbed my shirt from where it had fallen to the floor. The condo was still dark, the faint s
