(JOY) IT WAS ALREADY midnight when we went back to our cottage. But for some reason my mind was still fully awake. Martin seemed to be in the same situation because he stopped me when I was about to climb the stairs to my bedroom. I looked back at him and got nervous when our eyes met. I instantly realized that he wanted to know something. Martin offered his hand to me. “I know both us of are not yet sleepy so let’s talk for a while.” I took a deep breath. I only hesitated for a moment before I accepted his hand. He guided me away from the stairs and pulled me towards his bed. I sat on it and laid my back on the headrest. He positioned himself beside me. We were quiet for a long time. My cheeks heated up when I remembered the things that happened in the