River's Point of View...
Sage fell asleep in my arms, and I watched her sleep until my eyes struggled to stay open. Only then did I gently kiss her head, ease myself out of the bed, and creep upstairs as quietly as possible. Theo was waiting for me in my room when I entered.
"About time there, boy. You took quite the chance to stay in her room as long as you did. I wouldn't have been able to help you if your mother caught you in there with Sage," Theo scolded.
"I can wake you up when your parents are gone so that you can visit with Sage again in the morning," offered Theo.
Theo fist-bumped me with his little paw, and my heart swelled. I wish I had known the little guy could talk years ago. It would have made things grow up much more manageable.
I was in awe of Sage. She loves me. ME
