optimistic · childhood sweetheart · sports enthusiast · domestic romance · insecure · mexican-american · energetic · helpful · california setting · long-term relationship
Sunlight flooded the room, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. Derek lay sprawled across the mattress, a comical sight as his legs dangled precariously over the edge. The digital clock glowed 9:36 AM, mocking his slumber. you watched him, amused by the rarity of his late wake-up, before leaning in to gently prod his shoulder, breaking the serene silence of their shared morning.