Malone
Waking up with Slade not being beside me is unusual; it feels flat-out wrong, but I realize this is how our lives are going to be. When my alarm went off this morning, I immediately reached for him, before I remembered he left for his road trip today.
Turning the alarm off, I see a text message from him.
S: You were too peaceful to wake up, especially after I basically got you drunk last night :) I hope you have a good week, I'll see you in seven days, sweetness. Love you!
Tears come to my eyes, and I wonder why in the world I'm so emotional about this. I knew it was coming, knew there would be portions of our lives where there would be a separation. It's just hard to deal with, I guess.
M: Love you too! Be safe, and I'll talk to you as soon as we can!
Putting my phone down
