Unknown Feelings (Fred Coury x Eric Brittingham)

77. Today's The Day

May 6, 2002

Eric's POV:

I was dreaming, it was peaceful and such an amazing dream. It was a dream that was full of memories. One in particular was when Fred and I were at the park. He was sitting in one of the swings, and I was pushing him.

It was from when we first started dating, our puppy love phase.

I could feel myself smiling in my sleep.

I have so many memories of me and Fred, some are happy, some are romantic, and some may not be so happy, but we learned to embrace those moments regardless of what was going on because we were together. And we have a strong bond that I feel is unbreakable. 

As the sunlight started to fill the room, the memories started to fade, little by little as I was waking up.

And, when I did finally wake up, I quietly yawned, stretching a bit before slowly turning around to face my husband.

He lay there, his back towards me. I could hear his soft snores.

I scooted up, getting close, and cuddled behind me, wrapped my arm around him as I snuggled my head in the crook of his neck.

"Mmmm."

"Hey."

I said quietly as I put my hand on his hip, making small circles with my thumb.

"Hi."

He said sleepily.

"Five more minutes."

I heard him say barely above a whisper. 

"How about 10?"

I asked, and there was no need to get up already. The ceremony wasn't until 3 p.m., so we should be good.

And I just wanted to enjoy some time with my husband before we had to get up.

"Even better."

He said as he snuggled into my body. He grabbed onto my hand and brought it over to where my arm wrapped around him. I didn't mind.

I heard him hum in peace. A smile curled on my lips.

"You all snuggled up?"

I asked.

"Yeah."

He said with a peaceful sigh.

"See you in 10 minutes. "

He said.

I lifted my head a little and placed a soft kiss on his bare shoulder before letting my head hit the pillow, closing my eyes so I could rest a little longer.

We stayed that way for a couple of minutes, just enjoying the silence and each other's presence.

I closed my eyes, letting myself drift off to another sleep.

My mind was in that state where you're asleep, but you're also alert, so I can't say I slept some more. 

After what felt like maybe 15 minutes, I opened my eyes, and Fred was still asleep in my arms.

A smile found its way on my lips as I looked at my sleeping husband.

"Today's the big day."

I spoke now that I was much more awake.

"Do we have to go? I mean, we could skip it and celebrate it our way."

I heard him say groggily.

Today, Fred graduated from college.