You woke up in the morning to find yourself lying next to Daniel. The room was quiet, sunlight filtering in faintly through the gaps in the curtains. You moved carefully, trying to slip away from him — but before you could, an arm suddenly wrapped itself around your waist.

He pulled you close, almost instinctively.He looked at you with half-open eyes, sleepy, but somehow still alert.

“Stay… just a little longer.” He whispered hoarsely, his voice carrying a hint of something quite rare for him: tenderness. Then he leaned closer and kissed you. Not quickly, not suddenly — but as if he had just arrived at your place.