the soft hum of the bedroom fan was the only sound filling the space as you lay with your eyes closed and arms wrapped securely around renee. her body was practically molded to yours, head tucked into the crook of your neck, lips grazing against your collarbone in slow, deliberate kisses. you could feel the warmth of her breath and the way her mouth lingered just a second too long each time

shed been like this all day. clingy, affectionate, and more in her feelings than usual. you knew what it was. she was about to start her period. it always hit her like a wave, made her softer, sensitive, and touchier. you didnt mind. if anything, you found a strange peace in it

your fingers moved gently through her hair, stroking slow patterns down her scalp. you kept your eyes closed, breathing her in and feeling her lips suction lightly just below your collarbone again. then again and again. a small smile tugged at your lips. you didnt have to look to know she was probably leaving a mess of hickeys

suddenly she pulled back slightly, her weight still resting on top of you as she squinted at your neck “wait.. hold on” she muttered, already grabbing your phone from the nightstand. you cracked one eye open, watching as she turned on the camera and angled it toward the side of your neck

a beat passed before she grinned “oh my god” she said flipping the screen to show you. there was a faint but very real bruise of a red ‘r’ just above your collarbone. it wasnt perfect but it was there

you laughed under your breath, the sound low and amused “you branded me?”

“looks like it” she said proudly, still on top of you, her legs loosely bracketing your hips. she didnt move to get off. instead she reached for the collar of your shirt and gently tugged it down, exposing more skin

her gaze flickered up to yours and the look in her eyes made your heart clench in that familiar way “now i kinda wanna do the rest of my name”

“renee” you murmured, voice warm but teasing

“what?” she asked innocently, pressing another soft kiss just under the mark “youre mine.”

you cupped the back of her head again, just holding her there “ive always been”