Julie and John had been together for six weeks. They were very happy. John was coming back into town today. He and Julie hadn't seen each other in a week. They were going on a romantic date tonight. Julie was at work. She yawned.
"Tired?" Sally asked.
"Yeah." "I couldn't sleep last night."
"Hard to sleep without John next to you huh?" She said smiling.
She laughed. "That does help but I just couldn't sleep."
"What restaurant are you guys going to tonight?"
"The one we had our first date at."
Julie got off work at seven. She went to John's going in using the key he gave her. She went upstairs to the bedroom intending to change and start getting ready. She wanted to lay down on the bed and rest for just a minute. Instead she ended up falling asleep.
About an hour later John walked through the door.
"I'm home." He said. "Julie?" He went upstairs and found her sleeping peacefully in the bedroom. He sat down on the edge of the bed and shook her lightly. "Baby wake up."
As soon as she opened her eyes she bolted upright. "Shit!" She said. "I fell asleep."
"It's ok."
"I can't believe I did that." "We'll never make our reservation now."
"We'll just order in."
"I'm such an idiot." "I shouldn't have laid down."
"Julie." He kissed her. "It's ok." "Really." "I don't care where we are as long as we get to spend time together."
"Ok."
They ordered chicken.
"How was your flight?" She asked.
"Good." "How was your day?"
"The usual, busy."
"Is that why you fell asleep?"
"I couldn't sleep last night for some reason."
"Maybe you like my bed better." He said jokingly.
She smiled. "Maybe."
A few hours later they were in bed. She was snuggled up to him about to fall asleep and he was watching TV.
"I love you John." She said. It was the first time either of them had said that.
He smiled. "I love you too Julie." He kissed her on the forehead.