Have you ever had a memory where you can't tell if it actually happened? When I woke up this morning, I almost thought that everything that happened last night was just a dream. Even when I was asleep, fractions of memories came flashing into my brain, and sometimes I still think I'm dreaming... But then I open my eyes, and when I look next to me, I see the most beautiful girl by my side. The warmth of her body pressed against mine, the gentle rise and fall of her breath against my neck, her hand draped over my chest as if claiming ownership over my heartbeat, holding me like she's afraid I'm going to disappear, I couldn't help but marvel at her beauty.
The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting gentle shadows on her peaceful face, adding to the surreal quality of the moment. When my memories came back last night, I was mad. How could she do something like that to us, to me? I wanted to stay mad at her, but how could I? She had to see her loved ones living their lives without remembering her, thinking we were happier without her. When I saw her that night, all I wanted to do was to hold her and never let go.
As she remains sound asleep, I find myself unable to tear my gaze away from her delicate features, illuminated softly by the morning light.
"I missed you watching me sleep," she murmurs, her eyes still shut. How does she always sense that? Slowly, she begins to open her eyes, and my heart swells with adoration as I am once again captivated by the depths of her beautiful blue gaze. she says, snuggling into my chest.
"I missed this too. Maybe we can skip monster duty and just cuddle all day," I suggest hopefully.
"That's all I want to do, but we both know we can't," she replies softly.
"Yeah, I know... it was just a thought," I sigh, acknowledging the impracticality. It was just a fleeting idea, but a part of me longed to whisk her away, to escape for just one day from it all. She sees my disappointment and leans in for a loving kiss.
"Trust me, after everything that's happened, all I want is to be here with you. And we will find time to be together. Do you trust me?" she reassures me, and it works, for the most part.
"Well, I trusted you when I didn't even know you, so I think it's safe to say I'll always do," I reply, a hint of a smile forming. She smiles back and leans in for another kiss, which I eagerly reciprocate. Before things could escalate further, Lizzie busts in, causing us to quickly put some distance between us.
"Can you two stop eating each other's faces? I know you missed each other, but we have places to be, so up and let's go,"
I've never wanted to kill Lizzie more in my entire life. After she leaves, we eventually get out of bed and start to get dressed. So now, it's basically just the four of us sitting on a bench in town right next to the portal. Not exactly how I envisioned spending the day with my girlfriend after being apart for months, but here we are.
The situation feels a little awkward because I haven't spoken to Josie since last night. Right after I woke up from her spell, I rushed to town to see Hope, and even on the way here, nobody said a word. I'd be lying if I said I had no idea why this situation is so awkward. I know exactly what's going on, and it's been happening for months now, but I've always pushed that thought down. I'll talk to her about it, but I better do it when we're alone.
"So, this is nice, right? Together again," Lizzie tries to break the tension.
"Yeah," I reply, somewhat reluctantly.
"It's awesome," both Hope and Josie quickly chime in.
"I think we should move on from this. I believe we're all more evolved than that as women," Lizzie suggests.
