The peaceful darkness behind my eyelids was disrupted by a sudden light. I groaned, wanting the disturbance to go away. Thankfully, my wish came true as those blinding lights seemed to vanish. I subconsciously smiled and adjusted my head on the pillow, seeking a comfortable position. That was when I noticed that my pillow was harder than usual. My eyes snapped open upon realizing what my head was lying on.
Or rather, who.
The sight that greeted my eyes was a big palm hanging in the air above my eyes, acting as a shield to block the sunlight from penetrating through the roofless dome-like canopy.
"It looks like my effort has failed," he sighed, his warm breath brushing against my forehead and causing a few strands of my loose hair to flutter.
I smiled, loving the sound of his deep v
