Still. Not. Mine.
I.15. Promise
The neighbor's alarm clock woke them up at 9 o'clock the next morning. I hate how thin these walls are. These walls are too thin. Ray knew that once he was awake he wouldn't be able to fall back asleep, and disgruntled, verbalized his displeasure with a moan.
"Pardon?" He could hear her smile.
"No, I just won't be able to fall back asleep." He sounded tired.
"Neither will I."
"Then I guess we should get up." His voice was playful, but resigned. Showing her agreement, she began to sit up, but Ray pulled her back down. His tone drastically changed, "I'll stop if you stop…" Neela had never heard his voice sound so scared, and so unsure.
"Okay."
"Promise?"
"Promise."
They were both silent for almost an hour, each running the previous conversation through their mind. Neela kept her ear pressed up against his chest hearing and feeling his heartbeat. Ray held her close to him, feeling the comfort of her warm breath on his chest.
"Seriously, Neela, let's get up." She could hear his smile had returned too.
---End Part I---
Parts II and III to come...I'll try to update tomorrow! Until then, feel free to feed my review addiction. (And just FYI, more reviews make me update faster :) hint, hint...)