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BECAUSE I LIKED A BOY ━━━ ( chapter two ) ━━━
THE GENTLE MORNING sun of summer peeked through the crack in the velvety curtains, casting a soft glow on the walls painted in creamy hues. Drew couldn't help but let out a quiet groan as he woke up to the radiant sunlight streaming into his eyes.
As he lifted his hands to brush away the sleep from his eyes, a smile danced across his lips as he gazed down at his girlfriend. She lay sleeping peacefully on his chest, their legs tangled together in a sweet embrace, cocooned in the cozy bed. Mila's tan shoulders peeked out from under the covers, the tank top she wore giving a glimpse of her tan skin.
Drew held Mila in his arms, her chest rose and fell with a sense of tranquility, as if she had found her sanctuary.
He was keenly aware of the scrutiny surrounding their relationship along with Mila's rise to a model. Many doubted her journey, and it weighed heavily on her psyche, even though she tried to hide it. Determined to give her a much-needed respite, he planned their trip to Paris as a getaway for Mila to unwind and revel in their love.
Drew gently cupped her face in his palms, his thumb caressed her soft cheek, the cool metal of his ringed finger stirring her from slumber as she lifted her head to meet his gaze.
"Happy Birthday my love."
In a tender gesture, he gently kissed her temple, eliciting a small smile from Mila as she nestled closer against the comforting heat of his touch beneath the blankets.
"Thank you." With a gentle murmur, she planted soft kisses on his exposed chest before closing her eyes once again, "What time is it?"
With a soft chuckle, Drew turned to the bedside table to check the time. The clock revealed it was almost 8am, and he knew his girlfriend would not be ready to leave the cozy comfort of the morning just yet.
"You want to go back to sleep don't you?"
Mila's lack of energy left her unable to form words, so she responded with a gentle mumble and a nod, wrapping her arms around her boyfriend's head. She tenderly scratched his buzzed hair, eliciting a chuckle from him as he ran his hands along her waist.
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AFTER NEARLY AN hour of cozying up to Drew's side and drifting in and out of another deep sleep, Mila mustered up the energy to rise from bed and make her way to the bathroom. As she brushed her teeth and styled her hair into a carefree bun, Drew lounged on the bed, engrossed in the TV in their hotel room.
