Carina

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A tugging at my soft blanket woke me up. I peeled my eye lids back to see Carina standing beside the bed. For a second I legitimately thought I was dreaming but her dress in the corner told a different story.

"Sorry I woke you." She said quietly, I sat up and looked at her, she looked even more beautiful without makeup on. You could see the "flaws" that weren't even flaws at all.

"Are you okay?" I spoke groggily, my voice deep and hoarse.

"I couldn't sleep." She mumbled. She looked generally tired, as if she hadn't slept for days. Bags hung under her eyes, and they drooped. It almost reminded me of Michael my big- long lost friend once they found him.

I've never seen this side of Carina, it's so different, a good different though. She seems so fragile, so delicate.

"Do you want to sleep in here, I'll sleep on the floor-" I began but she cut me off.

"No please stay." She spoke embarrassed. Her cheeks turning a vibrant pink. A piece of dark hair fell out from behind her ear to the front of her face.

What? Seriously?!

I nodded calmly before lifting the blue sheet up for her to slide in. She pulled her leg in and laid down comfortably, her head moulding into the pillow and her bright blue eyes began to flicker shut.

"Night Nathan." She murmured quietly before she began to softly snore.

But I just laid there, lifelessly still, thinking. The girl I've had a crush on for two years, is lying in bed asleep beside me. A arm then snaked it's way around my bare torso and a head rested on my chest. She's hugging me in her sleep! I faintly smile before timidly moving my arm to around her waist softly, not to wake her up, she then snuggled further into me. Her hair smelt like strawberries, adding to the smell of her minty breath also mixed with what smelt like alcohol? Her lips were plump and naturally a soft pink, her cheeks were Rosie and the peaceful smile that tugged at her lips while she was sleeping was adorable.

"This is why I can't stop loving you." I spoke quietly. I timidly moved a fallen strand of dark hair, from in front of her face, behind her ear.

Her arm draped over my stomach and comfortably laid there.

Why is she here? There's obviously more to the story and I want to know more. From what I've heard Carina is stubborn so it's going to be hard to get it out of her but I will, don't you worry about that.

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