Can't Seem To Hide It

Sweet Moments

Chapter 41:

The following morning, the dorm was quiet, with the team slowly waking up after the magical night Paige had orchestrated. Snow continued to fall outside, creating a peaceful atmosphere that seemed to envelop the campus in a wintery embrace. Inside the dorm, Paige and Azzi were still wrapped up in the warmth of their shared memories from the night before.

Azzi stirred awake, feeling the softness of the blankets around her and the familiar warmth of Paige beside her. She opened her eyes to find Paige already awake, gazing at her with a soft smile. Paige's hand gently caressed Azzi's cheek, a tender gesture that made Azzi's heart flutter.

"Good morning, beautiful," Paige whispered, her voice still hushed with the remnants of sleep.

Azzi smiled, leaning into Paige's touch. "Good morning. Last night was amazing, Paige. I can't stop thinking about it."

Paige's smile widened, her eyes shining with affection. "I'm glad you enjoyed it. I just wanted to make you feel special."

"You did," Azzi replied, her voice filled with sincerity. "You always do."

They lay there for a few moments, simply enjoying the quiet and the comfort of each other's presence. Paige's hand moved to Azzi's hair, gently brushing it back as she leaned in to place a soft kiss on Azzi's forehead. Azzi closed her eyes, savoring the tenderness of the moment.

As the morning light filtered through the curtains, Paige shifted, propping herself up on her elbow to get a better look at Azzi. Her gaze traveled over Azzi's face, taking in every detail as if committing it to memory.

"What are you thinking about?" Azzi asked, noticing the thoughtful expression on Paige's face.

Paige chuckled softly, her hand moving to play with a strand of Azzi's hair. "Just how lucky I am to have you. I never imagined I'd find someone like you, Azzi. You're everything I could have ever hoped for and more."

Azzi blushed, her heart swelling with emotion. "You always know how to make me feel special."

"That's because you are special," Paige replied, her voice filled with conviction. "And I'm going to spend every day reminding you of that."

Azzi leaned in, pressing her lips against Paige's in a soft, lingering kiss. The kiss deepened, filled with the love and passion they shared. When they finally pulled back, both of them were smiling, their foreheads resting against each other.

As they lay back down, Paige wrapped her arms around Azzi, pulling her close. "How about we just stay in bed a little longer?" Paige suggested, her voice playful.

Azzi giggled, snuggling into Paige's embrace. "I like the sound of that."

They spent the next hour wrapped up in each other, talking about everything and nothing, sharing sweet kisses and stolen glances. The world outside seemed to disappear, leaving just the two of them in their little bubble of warmth and love.

Eventually, the sounds of their teammates stirring in the dorm reached their ears, and they knew it was time to start the day. But even as they reluctantly got out of bed, the warmth of their shared morning lingered, a reminder of the deep bond they shared.

As they made their way to the common room, hand in hand, Paige couldn't resist leaning in to whisper in Azzi's ear. "You know, last night and this morning were just the beginning. I have so many more surprises planned for us."

Azzi grinned, her heart racing with excitement. "I can't wait to see what you have in store."

With a final squeeze of Azzi's hand, Paige led her into the common room, where their teammates were gathered, sipping coffee and chatting about their plans for the day. The cozy atmosphere, combined with the lingering warmth of their morning together, made everything feel just right.

The chapter ended with Paige and Azzi exchanging a knowing look, their hearts full of love and anticipation for the many more moments they would share in the days to come.