I woke up to an empty bed, much like I had slept in last night. It's not like I had even imagined that Carl would come back sometime during the night, but I had honestly hoped he would.
I gave a small sigh and flipped off the covers, just as the unmistakeable sound of the shower hit my ears.
"Carl?" I said, a little breathlessly. I went out of the bed and heedlessly ran to the door, only stopping when my hand touched the knob. I can't barge in while he is in there now, can I?
I face palmed a little and walked back to the bed, my smile small. I can't even tell why I was excited, but I knew I was.
After thirty minutes, the door slowly opened, and Carl emerged again, this time with a towel wrapped around his waist, his hair wet.
"You are awake." he said to me, then gave a small chuckle a
