[Oliver]
I woke to find Livy curled in a ball in the curve of my body. It reminded me of how a cat slept.
I’d gathered up some of her hair from the bathroom and slipped it into an envelope before I went to bed. She’d been sleeping peacefully when I got back and had immediately clung to me once I stopped moving.
After I got out of bed, I took care of my morning routine. When I exited the bathroom, Livy was leaning against the counter, waiting for me. She took a shower while I prepared breakfast.
Once everything was set out, I tapped on the door.
“Hey. Breakfast is ready, strange girl.” I called out.
“I forgot clean clothes!” She shouted through the door.
I laughed and retrieved her bag.
“Do you need help bandaging your neck again?” I asked.
“I think I’ll let it breathe for a
