Caught in the Cat's Web

Chapter 13

New York Earth-194

The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the room as Miguel and Felicia began to stir from their slumber. As they gradually awakened, their eyes met, and a gentle smile passed between them. The soft sheets clung to their bodies, offering a comforting embrace that made it difficult to leave the cozy haven of their bed.

Stretching lazily, Miguel's hand gently caresses her cheek. He gently pulls her in to exchange a tender kiss, their lips moving in perfect synchrony.

"Buenos dias, sleepyhead," Miguel whispered against her lips.

"Good morning, my handsome spider." Felicia smiles, pulling back to hide her face in the warmth of his chest.

Feeling Miguel slightly shift to get up, Felicia used whatever strength she had in the early morning to stiffen her hand on his torso, keeping him from moving. Miguel let out a long exasperated sigh and smirked at her antics of trying to keep him close to her.

Miguel untucks his arm from underneath, now wrapping it around her shoulder so he can stroke her arms which lay haphazardly across his torso.

"Are you comfortable, Hermosa?" He asks, pressing a kiss to her forehead.

"Mmhmm very," her voice was sleepy. A small smile plays on his lips as he admires the serenity that washes over her face. "I can feel you staring at me," Felicia whispers, her eyes still closed. Sensing her desire, Miguel reaches out and gently takes her hand in his, guiding it to his face. Her fingertips graze his cheek, and she can sense the contours of his features even with her eyes shut.

Savoring the intimate moment, Felicia brings her thumb up to his face, stroking his cheek, tracing the lines and curves that define his face. Slowly, Miguel guides her hand to his mouth, his lips tenderly brushing against each delicate curve and outline that adorns her hand and wrist.

"My big teddy bear," she says with a grin, looking into his sparkling eyes.

Miguel gently pulled her arm to wrap around his neck, careful of her injured torso that followed suit. He then takes his hand to reach under her neck tilting her head up to meet his lips in a deep compassionate kiss. They break apart only for a second before Miguel mutters on her lips, "And you're the only one who's ever gonna see me like this."

Felicia tucks herself into his chest, pulling the sheets up to cover half of her face.

"Mmm fine by me. I like this part of you." Her voice muffled between his pecs.

"I can't remember the last time I felt so-"

Felicia lifts her head from his shoulder, eyebrows furrowed in curiosity.

"So what?"

"So peaceful."

Her expression then shifts to concern, "Miguel-"

"Felicia."

"When was the last time you had a break?"

Miguel blinked, eyes darting around the ceiling trying to think of the last time he did have a break, or a day off for that matter. "When was the last time we had a date?"

Felicia frowns, "You still worked that day." Miguel's mind searches his memory for a minute, trying to pinpoint another day. "Exactly what I thought. I'm asking LYLA."

"No do not- why are you calling-"

"Shush" Felicia places a finger on his lips, reaching around to press the button on her watch that rests on the nightstand.