Jholet

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Jhoanna stirred awake as the soft chime of her alarm rang at 5 AM. Groaning, she reached over to her nightstand and turned it off, her hand brushing the cool surface of her phone. She blinked groggily, her eyes adjusting to the dim light filtering through the curtains of their apartment.

As her vision cleared, Jhoanna glanced down to see her girlfriend, Colet, nestled against her chest, still sound asleep. Colet's arm was draped lazily over Jhoanna's waist, her body curled up comfortably in their shared warmth. A smile tugged at Jhoanna's lips as she watched the steady rise and fall of Colet's breath.

Careful not to wake her, Jhoanna leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on Colet's forehead. Colet stirred slightly, mumbling something incoherent before releasing her hold on Jhoanna and turning away, her body facing the other side of the bed.

Jhoanna chuckled softly, her eyes tracing the curve of Colet's bare shoulder where the blanket had slipped. She couldn't resist placing another tender kiss on Colet's exposed skin before slowly slipping out of bed.

Padding softly across the room, Jhoanna headed to the bathroom to start her day. She took a quick, refreshing shower, washing away the remnants of sleep. After drying off, she changed into her usual workout attire—a white sports bra and a matching white running skirt that hugged her toned figure. She glanced in the mirror, tying her hair up into a neat ponytail before heading downstairs.

The apartment was quiet, the soft early morning light casting a golden glow through the windows. Jhoanna made her way to the kitchen and began preparing a simple breakfast: scrambled eggs, toast, and a smoothie filled with fresh fruits and spinach. As she poured the smoothie into their tumblers, she suddenly felt a familiar pair of cold arms wrap around her waist from behind.

"Why didn't you wake me up?" Colet's voice was a low, sleepy murmur, her chin resting on Jhoanna's shoulder.

Jhoanna giggled, leaning back into Colet's embrace. "You looked so peaceful. I didn't want to disturb you."

Colet hummed in response, her lips brushing against Jhoanna's neck, sending a pleasant shiver down her spine. "You know I like to run with you."

Jhoanna turned around in Colet's arms, her heart skipping a beat at the sight of her girlfriend. Colet was dressed in a black fitted sleeveless shirt and black cycling shorts, her hair tousled from sleep. Even in the early hours of the morning, Colet looked effortlessly gorgeous.

"I know," Jhoanna said softly, cupping Colet's cheek and pulling her in for a kiss. Their lips met in a sweet, lingering kiss, the world fading away as they shared the quiet intimacy of the moment.

When they finally pulled apart, Jhoanna smiled and handed Colet her tumbler. "Breakfast is ready."

They sat down together at the small dining table, eating their breakfast and sipping on their smoothies in comfortable silence. Jhoanna's eyes lingered on Colet, watching the way her girlfriend savored every bite, the way her lips curled up slightly in contentment.

After they finished, Jhoanna grabbed a comb and motioned for Colet to sit in front of her. Colet obliged, sitting on the edge of the chair as Jhoanna carefully combed through her dark hair, gathering it into a low ponytail. She secured it with a hair tie, admiring the way it framed Colet's face.

"There," Jhoanna said, running her fingers through the ponytail one last time. "Perfect."

Colet smirked, grabbing the comb from Jhoanna's hand. "Now it's your turn."

Jhoanna chuckled and sat down as Colet gently combed through her hair, mimicking the same care and tenderness. Once Jhoanna's ponytail was done, Colet handed her a white cap, and Jhoanna placed it on her head while Colet wore a matching black one.

"Ready?" Colet asked, standing up and grabbing their tumblers.

Jhoanna nodded, a smile tugging at her lips as she laced her fingers through Colet's. "Let's go."

They left their apartment, stepping out into the crisp morning air of Bonifacio Global City. The streets were quiet, the world still waking up as the first rays of sunlight began to illuminate the skyline. They began their usual jog, their footsteps falling into a steady rhythm as they ran side by side.

Jhoanna loved mornings like this—just the two of them, the city quiet and peaceful, with no distractions or responsibilities pulling them away from each other. As they jogged, Jhoanna couldn't help but steal glances at Colet. The way her girlfriend's brows furrowed in concentration, her muscles tensing and relaxing with each stride—it was mesmerizing.

After a while, Jhoanna slowed down and pulled out her phone, capturing a few videos and pictures as they jogged through the scenic streets of BGC. Colet noticed and smiled, her usual nonchalant expression softening as she watched Jhoanna get lost in her mini photo shoot.

"You always find a way to make everything look beautiful," Colet teased, her voice slightly breathless from the run.

Jhoanna grinned, snapping a candid shot of Colet before tucking her phone away. "That's because you're in it."

Colet rolled her eyes, but the blush creeping up her neck betrayed her. "You're such a dork," she muttered, though there was no hiding the fondness in her voice.

They continued their jog, the comfortable silence between them filled with the sound of their footsteps and the occasional rustle of leaves in the breeze. Every now and then, Jhoanna would reach out to brush her fingers against Colet's, a simple but reassuring gesture that made her heart flutter.

As they approached the end of their route, Jhoanna slowed down, tugging Colet to a stop in a quiet park nearby. Colet raised an eyebrow, her chest rising and falling with her steady breaths. "What's up?"

Jhoanna didn't respond right away. Instead, she stepped closer, her hand resting on Colet's waist as she pulled her in for a kiss. It was soft at first, just a gentle press of their lips, but it quickly deepened as Colet wrapped her arms around Jhoanna's neck, pulling her even closer.

In that moment, everything else faded away—the world, the morning, the city. It was just them, tangled together in the warmth of their love. Colet's hands slid down to rest on Jhoanna's hips, anchoring her in place as their kiss grew more intense, their breaths mingling in the cool morning air.

When they finally pulled apart, their foreheads resting against each other, Jhoanna smiled. "I love you," she whispered, her voice soft and full of affection.

Colet's eyes sparkled as she smiled back, her fingers tracing light patterns on Jhoanna's waist. "I love you too."

With their hearts full and the morning still stretching ahead of them, they stood there for a moment longer, savoring the quiet joy of simply being together before heading back home.

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