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"Therese, come to bed." Carol called while she tried to find a comfortable position that didn't include wrapping her arm around Therese's torso or resting her head on the girl's chest.
"I really need to finish this article, Carol." Therese called back from the living room.
Ever since she got hired at the Times, Therese had been getting busier and busier. Juggling between journalism and photography wasn't particularly easy but she loved doing both; besides, this way she could contribute to the rent for the apartment. But the work load was starting to take a toll on her sleeping schedule.
Carol tossed and turned in their bed, silently whispering to herself. She picked up the book that rested on her nightstand and read a few pages before dozing off.
Carol awoke in the middle of the night and as she stretched her arm across the bed she realized Therese wasn’t there.
"Oh, Therese." She mumbled as she got out of bed and draped her silk robe around her. She silently walked into the living room, and smiled softly when she found Therese with her head resting on top of crossed arms next to the typewriter. She'd probably fallen asleep a while ago, Carol guessed by her heavy breathing. She brushed Therese's hair, that was still held back with bobby pins, and pressed a soft kiss to her temple.
"Sweetheart," she whispered, but the girl didn't even flinch. "Therese, darling," she tried once more "you fell asleep again." At that, Therese hummed.
"Come on, sleepyhead." Carol said as she helped Therese up slowly. Therese then leaned into Carol's neck.
"Of all the-" she started but her protest was swept away when Therese wrapped her arms around her. "Alright, then."
Carol put an arm under Therese's knees and another around her waist and easily lifted her up in her arms, bridal style. Therese giggled and wrapped her arms around Carol's neck making her heart take a leap. She kissed Therese's forehead and they headed towards their bedroom.
"I haven't showered yet." Therese grumbled while Carol took the bobby pins out of her hair and brushed through it a couple times with her fingers. She left a kiss on her hairline and helped her get out of her work clothes and into her pajamas.
"We'll shower in the morning." Carol said and Therese hummed in agreement.
"Get in the bed." She pulled the covers down and Therese plummeted onto the mattress releasing a heavy sigh. Carol pulled the covers over her and then tucked them tight to her body on one side while Therese softly patted the empty space next to her. Carol made her way into the bed and placed her arm under and around Therese's waist, pulling her close to her side and Therese rested her head against her shoulder.
"Darling, you’re overworking. You’ve got to slow down Therese." Carol whispered, eyes closed.
"I know," Therese replied "I'm going to talk to my supervisor about maybe reducing my work load, tomorrow."
"Good. You know much I hate going to bed without you."
"I love you, Carol." Therese said after she kissed the woman's lips.
"Go to sleep, darling." Carol whispered without opening her eyes.
When she heard Therese's breathing get heavier, Carol smiled.
"Words will never be enough to express how much I love you, my sweet." She whispered and squeezed Therese's body closer. Therese's lips curved upwards ever slightly.