Sun and Moon

Five

I woke up to my alarm the next day and laid in bed for a minute as the memories of last night resurfaced. Glimpses of Hope's face kept drifting in as I made myself sit up, knowing that between my sleepiness and the lovely thoughts in my head, I was in serious danger of drifting back off to sleep if I stayed laying down. I pulled my phone over and my stomach flopped to see Hope's name pop up on my missed texts.

good morning, beautiful Luna 🌙

I could feel myself smiling foolishly as I read it, but I found I didn't care much, as I hadn't felt this happy for more than six months.

good morning, Hope ☺️ what are you up to today?

work. work. work. 😬

you have to work already today?

yeah, we've got so much to prepare for, so we have to get an early start today. 😴 how did you sleep, beautiful Luna? 🌙

I slept really, really well. so well that I didn't want to get up to go to work. :) how did you sleep? when do you go into work?

I've been here for a few hours actually. but that's okay! the sleep that I did get was really good. I'm in a great mood today, for some reason. 😉😇

I was taken aback at that. He couldn't have gotten more than three hours of sleep then!

a few hours??? 😳 and you were worried about  getting me home in time for me to get up for work! 😕

you're so sweet to worry about me, beautiful Luna, but I'm really okay and I'm glad we got to hang out last night. 😉 and if anything, my team would say it has improved my work performance today. they keep joking with me about how much I'm smiling and asking why I'm in such a good mood. ☺️

I blushed deeply at that, remembering his lips on mine and the feel of his fingers on my neck. I couldn't argue with him and pretend that I wasn't glad I'd seen him last night either. But still...

when are you not smiling?

maybe I only smile when I'm with you 😉

I laughed to myself, shaking my head at his obvious flirting and continued reading.

my team has noticed a difference for sure. they keep mentioning it. 😅 seriously, thank you. I got the chance to apologize to my team member from last night and really talk to him and he apologized to me as well. we're doing so much better now thanks to you. 😄

Warmth radiated in my chest. It felt amazing to do something for Hope for a change since he had been the only one keeping me afloat the last few days.

i'm so glad to hear that. I have to get ready for work now and I'm sure you're really busy yourself. hope you have a good day at work ☺️

damn it. you're right. I have to get back to work now, too. have a GREAT day at work today, beautiful Luna 🌙 you already made my day great 😘 don't forget to smile 😊