Chapter 7

Wrapped Up In You

Neela woke the next morning when she felt a cool draft slip over her. Her eyes opened to see sunlight streaming in through the window casting a light orange glow on the room. She lay wrapped up in a thin sheet and shivered. She should have worn more than a tank top. Just as she went to get up Ray's arm slid around her waist and his head nuzzled into her neck. She instantly felt warmer.

"Morning," he whispered lightly into her ear. Neela's heart fluttered and she felt her face heat up. She had just spent an entire night sleeping with Ray in his bed. Not that they did anything. Sure they were kissing quite madly but Ray wouldn't let it go too far. Eventually they stopped and just lay there talking about life. She had fallen asleep in his arms. It was so perfect.

Ray reached up and brushed Neela's hair off her neck and place some feather light kisses there. She shivered again and Ray moved closer to her. "Are you cold?' he asked lifting his head up.

Neela nodded. "A little."

Without saying a word Ray sat up and grabbed the thick comforter from the bottom of the bed. He wrapped it around them and snuggled in next to Neela. Neela could feel herself blush. "Better?" Ray asked looking over at her.

Ray watched as Neela placed a small kiss on his lips and then settled back down next to him. Ray couldn't even believe how fast this was going. One minute they're just roomies and now they're sharing a bed. He couldn't believe the power she had over him to make him feel so crazy. Ray basked in the warmth he felt with her lying in his arms. Last night he had been the one to stop them from taking things all the way. This was all so new. He didn't want everything going that fast. He wanted his relationship with Neela to be special. He then realized he didn't even know if they were in a relationship.

"Ray," Neela's voice brought him back to the present. "What time is it?"

Ray turned his head and looked at the clock. "It is seven in the morning beautiful."

He saw Neela's cheeks turn a slight pink. "Maybe we should get up and make breakfast and stuff. What if Miranda wakes up?"

Ray shook his head and refused to let Neela go. "I'd rather stay here wrapped up in you."

"You're horrible you know that?' Neela laughed. "I'm going to take a shower," she threw the covers off and kissed Ray one more time before getting off the bed.

"Hmm. A shower don't sound too bad. Maybe I'll join you," Ray smirked.

Neela looked at Ray wide eyed. "You most certainly will not. I may have slept in the same bed as you Mr. Barnett but that certainly doesn't mean that I'll let you shower with me."

"Fine," Ray sighed with a grin. He had been joking and he knew Neela knew he was too. "I'll get started on breakfast."

"Thank you," Neela smiled swinging open the doors. "I like my eggs…"

But Ray cut her off. "You like your eggs sunny side up."

"Wow. I'm impressed," Neela cocked an eyebrow.

"Thank you," Ray stood up and walked to the door. He kissed Neela yet again. He could stop himself. Every time he was near her he couldn't let the time pass without kissing her at least once. Neela dropped the towel she had been holding and snaked her arms up around Ray's neck.

"Um," Miranda's voice cut through the moment. Ray and Neela quickly pulled away. "I was just wondering if you guys had any milk."

Neela sighed. "Honey, be a gentlemen and go find some milk. "

Ray faked saluted and began walking down the hall. "Right this way," Ray couldn't help but feel in a happy mood as he led Miranda down the hall.

Neela watched Ray practically skip down the hall and shook her head. When she looked up she realized Miranda was looking at her and the look she was getting wasn't all too nice. Neela blinked and when her eyes opened again Miranda was following Ray down the hall.

"That was odd," Neela thought as she headed into the bathroom and shut the door.