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The TV was still on when I woke up. Ash’s head had lolled drowsily onto my shoulder, and his breaths tickled my arms. His arms were still around my waist, though loosened, and I was still sitting in his lap. With a smile, I closed my eyes and leaned into him, turning my head so my nose grazed his cheek.


          Moments later, he stirred, kissing my cheek and lifting his head to yawn. He rested his chin on the top of my head and muttered, “Is it really morning?”



          Snuggling deeper into his arms, I sighed contentedly. “I think it’s very early morning. Go back to sleep.”



          Ash shifted me so I sat sideways in his lap. The way I was sitting, I almost felt like a princess being carried by a prince…as cheesy as that sounds. He leaned his head back and stared down at me lazily, a slow grin spreading across his face. “You’re cute when you’re sleepy,” he mumbled, and I nudged his chest with my shoulder.



          My knees curled up to my chest as my head settled into the hollow at the base of his neck. I could feel his chuckle rumbling through his chest, and it made me smile.



          He squeezed me, and lifted my chin with a finger. I looked up at him with a shy smile. “Good morning,” I said, wrapping my arms around his neck and hugging him.



          Laughing, he hugged me back, his face buried in my hair. We stayed there for a moment, just embracing, until finally Ash pulled away, only to lean down and kiss me. I kissed him back, smiling.



          We stopped, but only so we could smile at each other and say, “I love you” in unison.



          I felt like the happiest girl in the world.