Frostbitten Snowdrops (WWBM)

January 5

Daisy's P.O.V.

The sound I haven't heard for so long wakes me up and I groan.

"Turn that fucker off.", Marcus groans, throwing a cover over his head.

I turn the alarm off, wrapping my arms around his waist.

"Call Ruth and tell her we cannot come.", he mumbles and I smile, kissing his shoulder.

"C'mon Marcus, we need to get ready."

"I cannot wait till I retire."

"You're only 29, Marcus. We have so many years left.", I inform him as I laugh and pinch his nipple.

"Are you crazy?!", he asks, turning to me and I bite my lip to suppress my laugh.

"It can't hurt that much. You have a tank top on, you'll live."

"Oh my God. Is it at least sunny?", he asks and I shake my head.

"I don't know, the blinds are on. C'mon, I'll let you shower first.", I suggest and he shakes his head.

"Nah nah.. Ladies first."

"Not when it comes to the morning shower."

"No, Daisy. Get your arse up and take a shower."

I look at him, pouting.

"Daisy.. Let me remind you that you're 28. Don't be such a child."

"You're heartless. You haven't even hugged me."

"The first base can escalate to the third base quickly and if you want to make it on time, don't tempt me."

I throw a pillow at him, getting up.

"At least make us a coffee."

"I'll try.", he says, but turns on the other side and I groan.

"Marcus!! I can't believe that you're not cold since you only sleep in your boxers and tank top as if we were in the middle of the summer. But, then you can't get up in the morning because you're cold."

"C'mon..", I say as I pull the duvet down and he rubs his eyes.

"You're not even a morning person, what's up with you today?", he asks, wetting his lips.

"Maybe because I'm excited to close one chapter in my life and start another one. I've been doing this job for 3 years and I cannot say I'm dissatisfied, but now when I have a chance to start something and that something also includes you, I'm happy."

I sit on my knees and he props himself up.

"Two months more and then we're really starting from the scratch. ", I add and he opens his arms.

"Alright, come here. "

I wrap my arms around his neck and he kisses my hair.

"God damn, Daisy, I can't say no to you. Why's that?"

"Maybe because you love me, Marcus Erastus.", I say, cupping his cheeks, kissing him.

"More than you can imagine.", he whispers against my lips and I smile.

"I love you to the moon and back. You're my safe haven."

"Come here", he slyly says and I give him a puzzled look.

"Where?", I ask as he lets go off me and gets up.

"Give me your hand.", he persists and I laugh.

"No.. You're trying to do something."