Mike opened his eyes, blinking several times before the fog that blinded him, lifted. Looking at Kate, sleeping peacefully beside him, he smiled to himself, before reaching over and bringing her closer to him.
"M-M-Miiikkkkeee! Get off me!" whined Kate, pushing him off her and drawing the doona around her closer.
Mike leaned forward, kissing her cheek gently before moving on to her lips. Kate groaned. "Mike, just for once, can I sleep in without you annoying me?"
"But Kate..." he said, his voice sounding hurt.
Kate groaned again, her tired reply coming out mumbled, leaving Mike straining to hear what she had said.
"Just enjoy what we have now, because after tomorrow, we'll act like nothing ever happened."
There was silence, and Kate opened an eye before turning over to stare into Mike's wavering eyes. Kate sighed. "You know this should never have happened Mike," she said quietly.
Mike tried to smile, the realisation that Kate had just used him to rebound from her break up with Jim, making it impossible.
"Mike..." Kate's voice failed. She couldn't stand to hurt him. "Mike...perhaps one day... we could...but for now...can we please...just enjoy what we have now?"
Mike's eyes lit up slightly, a small smile crossing his lips. "Ok." He kissed her forehead gently. "What do you want to do today?"
Kate smiled warmly, snuggling closer to him and breathing in his scent. "I don't know... I just want to spend it with you..."
"We'll just sleep then. We can do something later. Okay?" asked Mike.
"Okay Mikey. Good night."
Mike smiled, kissing Kate on her forehead. "Good night Katie."