Purple runes in my memories

Chapter 5

Like he always did, Freed woke up early in the morning. It was like he had an alarm inside him that went off the second it was 7 o'clock in the morning. He yawned and stretched slightly, then he realized there were something against his back.

He opened his eyes and looked over his shoulder. Rufus was sleeping behind him his hands around the rune mage's chest. Freed blinked and his sleepy thoughts tried to process this moment. He was sleeping with Rufus in the same bed. Rufus was cuddling against him, his face buried in Freed's green hair on his neck.

And it felt so comfortable. Freed blushed deeply and looked ahead. It really was so nice to wake up with someone snuggling against him and he liked to hear how Rufus was breathing slowly and relaxed. Greenette carefully turned his head again to look at Rufus' face. He was wearing a sleep mask. Seriously, what was with Rufus and masks?

"Good morning dear", he heard a sleepy chuckle that made him jolt. "I'm sorry if I startled you."

"Um... Good morning", Freed said. "I thought you were still asleep."

"As I said before I'm a light sleeper", Rufus smiled. "But it seems like you're an early riser", he yawned and just snuggled his face better against the green hair and tightened his grip, making Freed confused. He thought that Rufus might just be a cuddly sleeper but why didn't he move when he woke up?

"It seems that I fell asleep at the evening and forgot to move back to my guest room", Freed said. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be. This is really nice", Rufus hummed smiling. "I'm tired of waking up alone every morning. I really enjoy your company, Freed", he smiled.

"You're also really nice company, Rufus", Freed chuckled. "I should get up now that I'm awake."

"Don't get up yet", Rufus groaned and didn't let go. "We can stay in the bed and maybe sleep some more. Let's pretend we are married."

"That's ridiculous, Rufus", Freed laughed. "Besides, did you forget that Magaidh said she would visit here today to check out the wounds?"

"I never forget anything if I don't decide so", Rufus muttered. "Fine, I guess there is no other choice but to get up", he groaned annoyed and his other arm let go of Freed so he could remove the sleep mask.

For a moment he squinted his green eyes.

"It's only seven?" he said when he finally could see the clock on the night stand. "You really do wake up early. I don't believe Magaidh will visit before noon, she never wakes up earlier than that. We could have slept at least at ten without any problems."

"You can continue sleeping if you want", Freed assured. "I can do the breakfast."

"And repeat what happened yesterday? No, I will get up also and do the breakfast for us", Rufus chuckled.

They sat up and Freed sneered slightly.

"Does it still hurt?" Rufus asked worried.

"Somewhat", the swordsman nodded. "But it will fade."

"I'll go fetch your medicine", Rufus said and he stood up taking his dressing gown. "I left you clothes you can wear today, they are on the chair", he smiled and left the room.

Freed carefully stood up and took the clothes, black pants and a collar shirt. Then he took his cane and limped to the door just to get it slammed onto his face.

"Rufus? Are you awake yet?" he heard new voice grumble.

"Rufus is not here", Freed said and wiped his nose. Slightly bloody but his nose was still where it should be.