The soft roaring of the waterfall is the perfect background noise for this peaceful morning. I close my eyes and lean my head back against the cavern’s wall, checking in with the peace that has washed over me since last night. It’s still there. It’s really real!
I can feel the smile forming instantly, and it takes some effort to not cry. Even if it is from pure happiness, I’m so tired of crying. But the reason for all of this joy turns from his side to his back on the blanket, slowly reaching out with one arm, lazily searching for me. I chuckle to myself as a frown mars his face, and after hearing my voice, his eyes start to open. “Why are you not here?” he grumbles slightly, sitting up and revealing that hard chest and stomach to my view. The sleep immediately vanishes from his eyes as
