I Have Your Back

As Claude's arms were securely wrapped around my body, I felt comfortable. Even happy. I glanced over at him. His eyes were closed and there was a smile on his lips. It was nice knowing he was smiling because of me. I placed my hand where his hand was on my stomach and smiled. I stared at our hands for awhile, the way my hand looks so normal on top of his. Jesse and I never did this.

After a few minutes, he began to wake up. I wanted to turn around and kiss him good morning but I stopped myself. Too soon. Way too soon.

"Good morning beautiful," his voice was sweet and soft, and right next to me ear. His lips grazed my neck softly.

"Morning," I smiled.

"I came home because I missed you. I wanted to give you space. I wanted to make things right Bailey." my body turned towards him as he spoke and I rested my head on his chest, "I meant what I said last night too. I never meant to scare you. You're just so beautiful," his voice dropped an octave. His hand caressed my cheek as I looked up at him through my lashes. The closer our faces got, the slower his caresses were. "Can I kiss you?" his voice was lower. I didn't know what to say so I nodded. My eyes fluttered close as his lips grazed mine. It was like butterfly wings. When his lips touched mine again, it was different. Soft, loving, and... happy. Claude pulled back and I opened my eyes. He was looking at my eyes. Staring.

"What," I asked sitting up, not liking the attention.

"I like you," his voice was confident. Happiness filled me. A smile crossed my face.

"I like you too," I whispered before kissing him.