The next morning Adam awoke alone in the bed. It took him a few seconds to reorient himself. He heard the shower and smiled. Rolling over, he reached out and put his hand on Brendan’s pillow. Moving closer, Adam buried his face in it and thought he could catch a bit of Brendan’s scent. The smell brought an instantaneous response. He decided a shower would be a great idea.
However, when he got to the bathroom, Brendan was just stepping out of the tub. When he saw Adam he smiled.
“Mornin,’ babe,” he said, leaning forward to give Adam a kiss.
“Um…I was just gonna join you, but I guess you’re all done,” Adam said, unable to hide his disappointment.
“Sorry, ma man,” Brendan said. “I shoulda got you up, but you were sleepin’ so sweet.” He kissed Adam again as he toweled himself dry. “And
