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Strato was an early riser. This didn’t necessarily mean he was a morning person but rather, the nature of his work meant he would only ever sleep as much as he needed. The world outside was dark anyway so he’d argue there couldn’t be such a thing as a ‘morning person’.
Well, work was his main reason for waking up early but really, watching the person in his arms sleep kept him in bed for hours. Anika, his Anika, his beloved wife. Oh how such a simple word made his heart sing. Wife. A beautiful wife at that, especially asleep, looking so peaceful and happy, as she should. He would strike down anyone who’d take her happiness away.
Before he could go down that thought she groaned quietly and moved closer to him, her face nuzzling into his shoulder and he felt his heart skip a beat. His arms wrapped around her held her just a little tighter and he closed his eyes, nose in her hair taking a deep breath enjoying her scent.
“Morning, love”, his voice was low and still rough with sleep, pressing a kiss onto her head alongside the words. He didn’t actually want to wake her up and she merely mumbled something incoherently rubbing her face into his neck. This was bliss, why would anyone want anything else in life.
The love of his life slept soundly and his hands just gently drew little figures on her back, holding her close to his chest. How long has he dreamed of just holding her against his chest like this? Too long, that’s certain. He softly exhaled again.
“Should I go make breakfast?” The answer he received was quiet, but he believed he heard her say No, drawing out the ‘o’ childishly as her arms around him pulled him tighter, like she didn't want him to leave. He almost felt dizzy at that thought, yes, she should hold him tight, ensnare him in her grip so it’s impossible to leave. A life by her side was the only life worth leading.
His hands raised and gently brushed her hair out of her face, trying to get a better glimpse of her sweet face. He couldn’t help himself and kissed her forehead too, her nose scrunched sweetly at the sensation, like his kiss was tickling her and a soft chuckle escaped his lips.
Yes, Strato was an early riser, just to see Anika asleep in his arms. Sometimes he hardly wants to sleep with her around but the warmth of her body next to his always lulled him to sleep so easily, he could hardly fight against it. Her eyes slowly fluttered open and he grinned brightly, finally seeing the last thing he was missing. Her beautiful green eyes looking only at him.
His day could begin properly and he could go back to work with her at his side.