Ruth slowly woke up with a massive smile on her face and her eyes firmly shut. She was reliving some of the more memorable moments from the night before. She reached an arm across the bed to touch Harry but found nothing. Ruth opened her eyes and looked at the empty bed, confused. After a minute she got up to see if she could find him. Downstairs in the kitchen she saw a note propped up by the kettle with handwriting she recognised instantly.
Ruth,
I had to go into work unexpectedly early today and I couldn't bear to wake you. Don't rush in. I'll see you later today.
H x
Ruth had a smile on her face as she finished reading it. She made herself some tea and then got dressed. She found her mobile phone and called Harry's office.
"Yes?" his voice said in a tense voice.
"Bad day?" Ruth asked.
"Oh. Hi," Harry said, his voice softening when he realised who was calling him. "How are you?"
"Very disappointed," Ruth replied. "I woke up alone."
"Yeah, I had to go," Harry said. "You looked so beautiful asleep that I didn't want to wake you." Ruth felt her stomach flip with happiness when he said that.
"Which is good in theory but incredibly annoying when I realise that you decided work was more important than me."
"Ruth…"
"I'm joking," she said calmly. "Do you need me?" she added in a more serious voice.
"I always need you," Harry murmured.
"I meant…" Ruth started fighting the blush that was colouring her cheeks.
"I know what you meant. Yes. It's going to be a long day."
"I'll be on the grid soon. Bye," Ruth said putting the phone down.
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