Never Not You

11/04/2019

The next morning, Leah woke to the sight of Aurora lying on her stomach, the sheets draped daringly low across her hips, leaving most of her bare back exposed to the soft morning light. The sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting a warm, golden hue over Aurora's smooth skin, making her look even more beautiful in the early morning glow.

Leah's heart swelled at the sight, and she couldn't resist the urge to reach out and trace soft shapes along Aurora's back. Her fingers danced lightly over her skin, sketching invisible patterns that made her smile. She leaned in, placing gentle kisses on Aurora's shoulders, savoring the feel of her warmth.

As much as Leah wanted to let Aurora sleep a little longer, she knew she had to wake her if her plans for the day were going to work. She hesitated for a moment, watching the rise and fall of Aurora's breathing, before leaning in to press another kiss just below her neck.

Aurora stirred slightly, shifting closer to the pillow, her voice muffled and drowsy. "No, Le... five more minutes," she muttered, trying to sink deeper into the comfort of the bed.

When Aurora mumbled her plea for more time, Leah smirked and decided to try a different approach. She gently swung her leg over, straddling Aurora's lower back and began kneading the tight muscles in her shoulders. Her hands worked their magic, massaging in slow, deliberate circles, and she was rewarded by the sound of soft moans and sighs of contentment from the beauty beneath her.

Leah leaned in closer, her voice a soft whisper in Aurora's ear "Come on beautiful, wake up"

Aurora let out a small whine, the sound muffled by the pillow. "Why did you stop?"she complained, her voice still heavy with sleep.

"You need to wake up" Leah insisted, but she couldn't hide the playful tone in her voice.

With a sleepy determination, Aurora somehow managed to shift underneath Leah, turning so she was on her back. Leah remained straddling her, her hands resting lightly on Aurora's sides. As Aurora's eyes fluttered open, they immediately fell on Leah's bare form above her. A slow smirk spread across her lips, "I like this view" she murmured, her voice teasing and warm.

Leah chuckled leaning down so their faces were inches apart, "I like mine better" she whispered before closing the gap and capturing Aurora's lips in a tender kiss.

As they pulled away, Aurora groaned, her head falling back onto the pillow. "Why are you so determined to get me out of bed? All you wanted to do was get me in one yesterday," she teased, her voice still thick with sleep.

Leah grinned, running a hand through Aurora's tousled hair. "Because we've got to get Teo—"

Aurora cut her off with a soft groan, rolling her eyes. "Your mum said she'd have him however long we need. We've finally got a morning where El Toro doesn't wake us up, and you want to wake up at stupid o'clock?"

Leah couldn't help but laugh at Aurora's dramatic tone. "Babe, it's 11 already," she pointed out, her laughter growing as Aurora let out another exaggerated sigh.

"Exactly. Stupid o'clock," Aurora muttered, closing her eyes again as if trying to will herself back to sleep.

Leah smiled fondly, knowing how much Aurora valued her rare, uninterrupted mornings. As much as Aurora adored their son, she would always prefer if he could sleep in as long as she did—well, as long as she used to, before the whirlwind of motherhood. Leah leaned down to press a soft kiss to Aurora's forehead. "Just a little longer," Aurora mumbled, her voice barely audible.

Leah sighed in defeat, brushing a strand of hair from Aurora's face. "Fine, five minutes, but I'm setting an alarm," she conceded, reaching over to her phone to set the timer.