Warning: This chapter contains s****l themes so if that's not your cup of tea free feel to skip.
Pearl slipped into Everest's bedroom- their bedroom at this point- as quietly as possible to not disturb the resting man.
The room was dark, curtains drawn shut unlike when she had left, so he had probably woken up at some point in her absence.
She slipped under the covers and cuddled up to him, resting her head on his naked chest.
His skin was cool to the touch and she found herself gently nuzzling her face against his chest, ear poised over his heart to listen to the gentle beating.
It picked up and she settled down hoping he would back asleep but it was already too late.
"Sorry," Pearl apologised in a small whisper as he blinked himself awake. "I didn't mean to wake you."
"S'kay," he
