Warrior

90

When I awoke the following morning, I found myself buried deep within Arnav's chest, his arm still wrapped around me as he slept. He looked so at peace, a small smile gracing his lips.

I wonder if he's dreaming? If so, what's he dreaming about?

Suddenly the alarm went off, making Arnav wake up. His face slightly wrinkled up as he frowned, then he moved his arm off of me and reached back to get the alarm.

Not that he could since we're on the other side of this massive bed.

Unable to reach it, it forced him to fully awaken, and he looked down at me. When he realized how close I was to him, his eyes slightly widened and his cheeks showed a hint of red as well.

I couldn't help but to lightly smile. "Good morning," I murmured.

"Good morning," he murmured back.

The alarm continued to yell from behind him, so Arnav quickly released himself and turned the maniacal thing off, then returned to me.

"Feeling better," he asked softly.

In all honesty? "Yeah."

Arnav smiled at me in return. "Well, better get the day started."

"Feel free to - I'm taking the day off."

Arnav frowned down at me. "I thought you said you were feeling better?"

"I am... but not enough to want to go to work. Plus I wanted to visit Amma."

He nodded with understanding. "I see.... So you'll be taking your car again."

Pursing my lips, I nodded.

"Okay," he sighed. "Go to my in-laws without me then," he smiled teasingly.

I couldn't help but to roll my eyes with a grin. "I'm sure they won't mind."

"In case you don't remember, I haven't been over since we last stayed over."

"Oh I remember alright. Especially the part where Amma was stuffing you up," I grinned.

Arnav immediately scowled and I couldn't help but to laugh. As the sound reached his ears, his scowl faded away and formed into a small smile.

"There she is," he murmured.

I felt my eyes slightly widen as I looked up at him. A bubbling feeling began to whirl within me, but this was different than the other times. No, this one was much more intense than the other bubbling feelings I've felt before.

But what am I bubbling up for?

"I better get going," Arnav said softly, and he got up to take on the day.

As soon as Arnav went away, the bubbling feeling had increased, then instantly died out.

What the fuck was that?

Honestly, I expected the voice to pipe up at this moment, but nothing. In fact, she's been kinda quiet.

Is she finally gone? In hibernation?

Whatever the case, it was nice not having to mentally strain myself with exhausting mental battles.

Hopefully, it'll stay this way.

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Per schedule, Arnav returned not long later and headed straight into the shower while I stood in the closet in my knee-length robe, trying to pick out what to wear.

I'm sure it's no shocker why he rushed into the shower - so long as it's not the cold shoulder treatment, I could care less.

Anyways, what to wear, what to wear?