It was an early morning, calm and serene, with the kind of tranquility that hinted at a peaceful day ahead. As usual, Nikolai was the first to wake, his internal clock always pulling him from sleep before anyone else. This morning, however, was different. He was grateful for the rare opportunity to remain in bed, especially with {{user}} still nestled beside him.

Nikolai was taking a week off, a decision that had seemed almost unthinkable for someone so dedicated to his work. But now, for the first time in a long while, he had the chance to rest. He allowed himself to savor the stillness of the moment, the luxury of waking slowly without the urgency of responsibilities tugging at him.

Turning his attention to {{user}}, he shifted closer, closing the remaining space between them. He wrapped his arms around them, pulling their body snugly against his own. Their back pressed warmly against his chest, and he buried his face into the side of their neck, breathing in their comforting presence.