Thanks for the reviews! And here's chapter two! :)

I walked through the door of my home, and threw my jacket down on the counter next to me.

"Hayley?" I called, moving down the hall towards our bedroom. Where was she?

"Michael!" I heard her exclaim from a room away, and moved into the hallway. "I missed you." She threw her arms around my neck and I lifted her into the air. She giggled softly, and I inhaled the sweet floral smell of her dark red.

It was so comforting to be near her after being gone for so long, and I was so glad to be back home. With Hayley.

"How was the trip?" She asked, and I lowered her to the floor.

"It was... Alright. I blew up a mirror."

She chuckled, stepping closer and wrapping her arms around her neck. . "Sounds exciting."

I hesitated for a moment, before confessing: "I was thinking about you. Every second."

She rested her head on my shoulder. "I missed you, too."

I kissed the top of her head, relieved that she'd felt the same way I did. Do. The way I'll always feel about her. "But," I said, my arms still around her waist. "There aren't any missions that require immediate attention for the next few days... So it's just going to be you and me, babe."

She smiled up at me. "That sounds perfect."

"Great," I grinned, spinning her around and lifting her into my arms. Hayley snuggled closer to my chest, closing her eyes.

"Are you tired?" I asked lightly, carrying her to our bedroom.

"No," she murmured into my neck; her breath tickled and I stroked the side of her face. "I just like being close to you."

I smiled, her words meaning so much to me. I laid her down on our bed, pulling up the covers around her, and kissed her forehead, moving away only to change into more comfortable clothes. Then I slid in next to Hayley, and wrapped my arms around her waist and rested my chin on top of her head, and then we both fell asleep.

I woke up as the first rays of morning light shone through the window. I sighed, mentally reminding myself that I didn't need to get up so early. But I knew it was pointless for me to even try to get back to sleep- (that would never happen), so I focused my thought on the woman sleeping next to me.

I could see her chest rise and fall rhythmically, and I heard the slight whisper of her breathing. She looked so peaceful, her body at complete ease, no troubles or worries.

I smiled to myself, considering waking her but only for a second; there was no real reason to disrupt her. My hand subconsciously slipped into her hers, and her fingers tightened around mine. A small smile lit up her face momentarily, before her eyes fluttered open. She looked up at me; her eyes still looked sleepy, but there was a small grin on her face.

"I didn't mean to wake you up," I whispered, using my free hand to brush her soft hair out of her face.

"It's okay," Hayley slid closer to me, slipping her other arm around my neck. "You know I don't mind it when you wake me up. I'd rather you talk to me than lay awake all alone." Her thumb lightly rubbed over the side of my cheek.

I moved my head, my lips brushing over hers. "Hayley…" I trailed off, and rested my forehead on hers. "You're the best," I finished in a murmur, before pressing my lips against hers.

"I know," she grinned, pulling away after about a minute. "And that's why you love me."

"You know I do," I rolled over on top of her, supporting my body with my arms.

Hayley smiled up at me, grabbing at my collar with one hand, while wrapping her other arm around my neck. She slowly pulled me down, her eyes staying with mine, before she claimed my lips with hers.

This is wayyyyyyyyyy to short! And it took me way too long to post! So sorry, I'll try to post more often with longer chapters!