Tony awoke with a start, shuddering and somewhat unconsciously sitting up in the bed. For a minute, he didn't know where he was. But then Saffron stirred and sleepily patted Tony's chest with the palm of her left hand.
"Mmmmhmmm… Sleep, Tony," she murmured softly, before snuggling closer into his side.
Now fully awake, though, Tony lay back and stared up at the ceiling. It was a full moon night and the room was aglow with soft, translucent light.
I'm in bed with Saffron.
Every nerve in his body suddenly went on high alert. The warmth of her body pressed against his… Her soft breathing, barely audible… That way she snuggled up to him, trying to find the perfect spot… All of it left Tony at loose ends.
He was thrilled. And terrified.
"Saff?" he whispered.
"Mmmm?"
"Are you all right?"
"Mmmmhmmm…"
"You sure?"
"Mmmmm…"
"Saff?"
"Mmmmhmmm… What?"
"Just checking."
"Mmmmhmmm…"