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Early morning light found its way into the darkened bedroom between the deep blue curtain panels drawn across the windows. It was just enough to rouse the sleeping redhead. Her internal alarm clock recognized the dawn and she began to stir.
Forcing her eyes open, Nicole blindly reached for her phone to check the time to see if she could sneak in a little more sleep. 6:03am lit up the screen and a sudden wave of panic shot through her. Her alarm should've buzzed a half hour ago.
Then the most glorious realization dawned on her, confirmed by the little six letter word beneath the time. It was Sunday. Relief flooded her veins as a smile made its way across her face. Dropping her head back to the pillow, she set her phone down and closed her eyes again. She could hear the patter of rain drops on the homestead's roof and the delicate snore coming from beside her.
A sudden chill raced up her spine, realizing she was now cold after having thrown off the four blankets, plus the bonus blanket during the night; as was customary. She rolled onto her side and pulled the covers back over herself, body seeking out the warmth given off by her girlfriend.
Her hands soon found deliciously warm, deliciously naked skin and she couldn't help the pleased hum that came from behind her lips. The youngest Earp would never cop to her snoring, delicate as it was, but as she pulled Waverly's body against hers, it ceased. She kept still then, hoping not to wake her angel.
After a tense minute, the petite brunette's breathing returned to a more rhythmic pattern. Smiling to herself, Nicole soaked in the moment. Eyes closed, she nuzzled her nose into the crook of Waverly's neck and breathed in her scent deeply. It comforted her in a way few things did.
Skin to skin contact; the warmth and comfort of the fluffy blankets and pillows. The gentle rainfall outside the only sound. The rise and fall of even breathing. And absolutely nowhere to be. It was sheer perfection as sleep enveloped her once more.