Bri

Chapter 17: Apologies

Before I even opened my eyes, two things were very apparent; Mia snuggled up against me, which was the absolute best feeling that I have felt in a long time, and, of course, I had to pee. It feels like centuries since we woke up in the same bed together. Half of my girl's body was on top of me as her right arm was wrapped across my abdomen. Her legs were also intertwined with mine, and her head rested peacefully on my chest. I knew I needed to use the restroom, but the idea of leaving and possibly waking her up had stopped me.

I stayed in bed for as long as I possibly could, but my bladder couldn't wait any longer. So, I attempted to untangle myself from my girl until she jokingly threatened me by saying, "If you think you're getting out of bed right now, you have another thing coming."

"I'm sorry, honey. I have to pee. I'll be right back, okay?" I said with a smile, and she smiled even though her eyes were still closed.

"You better," She countered. Hearing her say such things with me gives me some hope that everything can be okay between us.

"There's nowhere else I'd rather be," I replied honestly and got up, making my way into the bathroom.

I started my morning routine by using the restroom, and when I finished relieving myself, I felt so much better. Then, I washed my hands, followed by my face, and got done brushing my teeth soon after that. I found myself leaning against the sink for the next few seconds and took a couple of deep breaths. Unfortunately, I felt extremely nervous about going back out and being near my girl, which upset me. Why do I feel like this? I have never been this uneasy around Mia before. I mean, shit, I wasn't even this nervous the first time we had sex... Come on, get a grip, Cambria...

"Oh, you're up now?" I said as soon as I returned to the bedroom and noticed that Mia was sitting upright and no longer lying down.

"Yeah, now I have to use the restroom. The urge to urinate is the worst sleep ruiner of all," Mia frowned and looked grumpy, and I just smiled at her because she was just so damn cute.

"Should I get back in bed?" I asked curiously.

"Yes, I want you in bed and comfortable. I'm not done with you or that bed just yet," Mia stated, showing me her award-winning smile and I was shocked to hear that from her for some reason.

"What is it, baby?"

"Oh, um... Sorry... I guess I'm just surprised you want me close and in bed like that after everything..." I admitted, and she frowned for only half a second, then looked at me with an almost determined expression. Why is she looking at me like that?

When Mia began to walk back towards me, I sat on the bed and just looked down at my hands resting in my lap. Why am I still showing so much doubt when she is right here with me? Will I ever be okay? I knew Mia was right in front of me when I felt her gentle hand lifting my face to meet hers. I was now looking up at her, and she stared into my eyes while placing her hands on either side of my face, never breaking eye contact with me.

"Your hands are not where they are supposed to be," Mia stated with a smirk, and I smiled at her as I placed my hands on her hips which allowed her to step closer in between my legs.

"Ah, see, now isn't that much better?" She questioned rhetorically, causing me to chuckle.

I noticed the thoughtful expression that crossed my girl's face right before she closed her eyes. What is she thinking about? I knew that she was planning on saying something to me, although I had no idea what it could be. So, I kept quiet and patiently waited for her to say whatever she needed to as I kept my eyes on her. A minute had passed when Mia's eyes opened again, gazing lovingly into mine. The way she was looking at me caused me to get emotional in an instant, and I felt the sting of tears filling my eyes. It feels like she is staring deep into my soul.