Stay With Me

“Good Morning.” I smiled. I wouldn’t have a problem waking up this way every morning. With her sweet voice being the first thing I hear. She let out a giggle when I smothered my head in the crook of her neck. I pulled the blanket up higher, hoping to get away from the coldness.

“Morning Oliva.” I heard her lips quirk up into a smile as she ran her fingers through my hair. I snaked my arms around her waist pulling her closer, if that was even possible to get any closer to her. Her head rested itself on top of mines. Our legs tangled together underneath the blankets. One of her hands still playing with my hair while the other ran up and down my back. I wouldn’t mind being like this every morning.

I felt her body shake as she let out a little laugh again, “C’mon Jason. You have to get up. You have work.” I grimaced at the thought of leaving Oliva for work. “Don’t think I forgot young mister. Your phone alarm went off just awhile ago reminding you.”

I let out a childish moan letting her know that I didn’t want to leave. I couldn’t help but laugh as she tugged my hair gently giving me orders to get off my butt and go to work. “Fine fine,” I gave in getting off of her and sitting on the bed. I looked at the time, 8:42. Ugh, why now. She sat up, wrapping her arms around my waist and resting her head on my shoulder. “I know you don’t want to go. But I don’t want you to get in trouble from your boss.” Another childish groan escaped from my mouth as I got out of bed. Olivia just laughed getting out of bed as well. I grabbed some of my work clothes from the bag I packed the other day and got into the shower. When I got out I could smell something cooking downstairs.

From the upstairs hallway I could hear Olivia humming while she finished up cooking. “You didn’t have to you know,” I said as I made my way downstairs to the table. She just smiled and placed the plate of food in front of me.

“Don’t complain, just eat or else you’re going to be late.”

“Fine,” I said in defeat and finished breakfast.

Olivia was the driver today. She looked around the parking lot for a spot for her to drop me
off. I glanced at her before I got out of the car. I heard a tap from inside of the car and looked at Olivia. She waved me over to her side of the car and opened the door. “Can you pick me up around 3,” I asked prolonging the last moments I had with her before work. She nodded, “I know what you’re trying to do Jason,” She smiled, “The already know you’re here. So no, you can’t call in sick.” I dropped my head in defeat. Olivia knew me all too well. I muttered, “fuck” underneath my breath before she laughed again.

“You’re such a little kid,” she whispered, “Come here.”

I leaned in slowly, closing my eyes. I felt her soft lips brush up against mines and I couldn’t help but pull her closer, deepening the kiss. She let out a sigh and pulled away. “I’ll be back at 3 to get you.” I nodded and as I was about to turn away from her to get in the shop she tugged on my shirt and gave me one last peck before closing the door and leaving me there alone in the parking lot. Gosh, I love her so much.