*Emmy*
I roll over and watch Jim as he sleeps. I haven’t been able to fall asleep, too keyed up from how we had s*x outside under the stars. I was amazed that he’d told me Amelia was a beautiful name, and it didn’t make me want to scream.
No, hearing him say my name only made me smile, and I can’t explain why. I grab the blanket I wrapped around myself to come inside and wrap it back around my naked body, slipping out to the balcony and sitting in a chair.
It’s cool outside- spring trying its best to come, but it’s still so chilly at night. The sky is clear, with stars twinkling brightly. I take a deep breath of the crisp, fresh air, letting it soothe me. I don’t know if I’ve ever felt more at peace since my mom died than I do here. I glance over my shoulder at Jim, sound asleep
