Night Security

Wine and Board Games

I wake up to a warmth beside me. My eyes flutter open and I'm met with a sleeping Pharaoh. My eyes dart across his face. He looks so peaceful. Suddenly, I notice the sound that woke me up. I gently scoot away from the sleeping body and turn to my end table. I tug on the sheet and use it to cover my completely bare body. I pick up my phone to see a few text messages. I read the last one. Around the corner. Picking up a coffee. Be there in three. it reads. "Cam," I whisper to myself. I stand up from the bed and put on the nearest article of clothing. I grab my scrunchy I pull my hair into a bun. I quietly rush out of the room in my pink fox slippers. I look out the window to see Cam about to ring the doorbell. I yank open the door, making sure not wake Ahk with the doorbell. "Hey, Cam," I say, propping myself on the door.

She looks me over. "Sorry. Didn't know you had company," She laughs. I look down to see that I'm wearing Ahk's grey shirt. It comes to my mid thigh.

"No, no. It's not... He's sleeping," I raise my eyebrows and sigh. Cam gives me a knowing nod and walks in.

"So, how has day one been so far?" She sets down her iced coffee as she takes off her shoes.

"Good. We went shopping, cooked some food. I showed him The Office. He is definitely team Jim," I laugh.

She looks at the various bottles of unopened wine on the counter. "Who would pick Roy over Jim anyways," She laughs with me. "How about it?" I points to the wines.

"You're not 21 yet," I inform.

"I will be in a month. Come on. One glass?" She asks.

I sigh and roll my eyes, walking over to the bar. I open the sangria and grab two wine glasses. I look at the time. "It's only 4 o'clock?" I ask. Cam nods as I pour the red wine into the glasses. I grab the glasses and make my way to the couch. We both sit down and I hand her a glass. "So, what's going on?" I ask.

"Well... Nick's back in town. Says he's going to stick around for a while. We discussed it over lunch," she informs. I nod and sip the drink.

"You had lunch together? Good," I nod.

"Yeah, he's moving in with me next week," she states. I choke on my wine.

"Next week? It's been a while since you were together. Are you sure that's not too quick?" I ask.

"We've dated for so long, it doesn't seem to bother us," she shrugs.

"Okay, if you're up for it," I nod. We both take a sip of wine together. We end up talking for another hour or so before she leaves again. I step back into the bedroom to see Ahk searching around the room in his pants. "Ahk?" I ask.

"Kamilah, have you seen my-..." he looks at me, "Shirt," he smiles. I walk over and sit on the bed. I take a deep breath and lay on my back. Ahk climbs next to me and lays down and does the same. I curl into a ball, laying my head on his chest. "Did you know you snore in your sleep?" Ahk asks me. "It's not loud or anything. Very quiet. Very cute," he laughs. I lightly hit him and he laugh harder. I kiss his chest lightly before sitting up.

"I'm gonna shower," I slide off the bed. I open my large closet and grab out a baggy t shirt and a pair of shorts. I walk to the bathroom door in my room. I leave the door open as I set my clothes on the counter. I start my water and grab a towel before hanging it on the towel rack. I pull the shirt off over my head and step into the water. I love having a rain shower. I find my self beginning to sing. When I turn off the water, I grab the towel and wrap it around my body. I then get dressed. I bend over to dry my hair.

"You have a beautiful voice," Ahk says. I abruptly straighten. I had almost forgotten he was here. He was so quiet. I look to see him sitting by the open door. I place the towel in the laundry basket and pull my hair into a ponytail again. I extend m hand to help him stand and he takes it. "Though, I shouldn't have expected anything less," he lightly touches my freshly clean face. We end up spending the night drinking wine and playing board games. It was a pretty amazing night.