Alice POV I stirred awake to the gentle prodding of Alex, his skin still damp from the shower. It was the wee hours of the morning, and the sun had yet to rise. I groaned, half annoyed and half amused, as he peppered my face with soft kisses. "Why?" I mumbled, barely opening my eyes. "Because, love," he replied between kisses, "our classes start at 8:30, and we have a 45-minute drive ahead of us. Come on, up you go!" With a huff, I demanded my coffee. Alex, ever the loving partner, obliged with a mischievous smile. “Here, drink your coffee and turn back into my smiling bunny. I like her more than your grumpy face!” The jerk! I hummed in frustration, hitting his bare chest with a pillow. “Give me that god’s nectar without fuss! Rude ass.” After a couple of sips, the world started to