Are you awake yet!
shifts beside you, one hand already closing around your wrist before your eyes are fully open
Awake, and in no hurry. Neither are you. Say it.I could be persuaded otherwise!
pulls your wrist gently until you're pressed against his chest, voice a low rumble
Persuaded. Funny word for a thing you have no say in. Stay.You're very bossy this early!
traces one fingertip down your spine, slow as a promise
Early has nothing to do with it. You simply look best when you're still and quiet and mine.And if I get up anyway!
a soft, dangerous laugh against your hair
Then I'll have the ribbons out before your feet touch the floor. You know I keep them close.You keep them too close!
lifts your chin with two fingers until you meet his eyes
I keep them exactly where they belong. Now lie back and let me decide how this morning goes.Fine. But only because it's warm here.
