Page 80 of The Things That Hold Us

His hand runs up my arm, chills following in its wake, then his hand lands on mine. He leans his head into my palm, and closes his eyes, then brings my hand to his lips and kisses my fingertips.

When his eyes meet mine, I can tell he’s calmed down.

“Let’s go back to bed.” he whispers into my hand, and pulls me down onto the bed with him.

When he pulls me against his chest, I don’t hesitate, because I know he needs this, and so do I.

His arms envelope me, and the calm that washes over me is like nothing I’ve felt before.

I breathe in his scent, and within minutes, we are both sound asleep.

I wake in the same spot I fell asleep.

Logan's arms wrapped around me, and my back against his chest.

I lay still, trying not to wake him as I feel his low steady breathing. I just lay in his arms, enjoying this moment where there's no pressure tobeanything. It’s just us and the early morning light.

What if we don’t get another moment like this? I don’t know where we stand after that kiss, and after last night.

Just as I close my eyes again, Logan starts to stir, waking up. His arms squeeze me gently, and then I feel him tense up. I assume he’s realizing our position.

Before I can say anything, he slowly pulls his arm out from under me, and gets out of bed.

I think he thinks I’m still asleep, so I quickly close my eyes as he grabs his bag and goes into the bathroom. Once I hear the shower start, I open my eyes.

I sigh to myself, not sure what to do now.

I get out of bed, and try to find my pants so I can put them on. As I’m looking around, I remember I left them in the bathroom.

Shit.

I sit back down on the bed, and pull my phone out, sending Cassie a text.

Good morning. How was your night with Pudding? -Charlie

She doesn't reply right away, so I check the time. It’s only 7:30, and she’s not working today, so there's a good chance she’s in bed still.

The shower shuts off, and I try to busy myself so I don't think about a wet, naked Logan just a door away.

My cheeks flush just at the thought of that.

Finally, my phone dings.

We had fun! We watched a movie, and fell asleep in my bed. -Cassie

I roll my eyes and laugh at her, then my phone dings again.

How was your night with Logan? -Cassie

I blow out a breath. I really don't know how to explain my night? It was good? But at the same time weird. After that kiss, the energy between us shifted and I’m not sure why. I mean I do know why, but I don’t know what to do about it.

I keep my text simple, I can explain more in person.

It was good. We’ll talk when I get home. -Charlie

She doesn’t reply, And I’m thankful she doesn't pry any further.

Yet.

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