ROSE I woke up slowly, my eyelids fluttered as they adjusted to the bright streaks of sunlight coming through the windows. I felt warm and well rested. My muscles were relaxed and as I shifted, then only I realised that I was not alone. For a moment I froze as my mind went blank, but then everything came crashing back and I took in a shaky breath as I heard his steady breathing behind my ear and could feel the soft rhythm of his heartbeat at my back. But that's not the only thing I felt, I could also feel the weight of his hand draped across my waist, pinning me toward his chest. Nàked chest. And, I could feel the warmth of his legs as they were entwined with mine. Unintentionally my foot moved up and countered the course hair on his leg, they tickled me and sent a shiver up my body. I