He watched her sleep, her hair dark against the blanket. He waited for her to open her big brown eyes. He'd turned his music off, knowing he shouldn't wake her. Her hands moved in her sleep, he'd never known something so simple could bring him so much joy. He smiled, a smile he reserved for her and her only.
The door behind him opened quietly.
"Ray?"
"Yeah?"
"She's not going anywhere, and you need your sleep too."
He turned and smiled another smile. He took one last look and left, taking Neela's hand in his own and heading to bed.