Chapter 242: Surprises Part 2

He whispers something into Tucker's ear and the Rogue Leader nods. I wave goodnight to Able and Tucker before Reid and I make our way back across the bridge, my heart beating faster with each step. I spent most of the afternoon with Reid but I'm excited again. It's like I'm seeing him for the first time, like we're going to have our reunion all over again and the thought of repeating earlier events sends my pulse skyrocketing.

Reid stops at a trunk.

And pulls back the curtain.

I walk in and immediately pause, my breath hitching at the familiar sight. Everything is exactly as I remember it - from the jars of fireflies to the dark wooden walls to the red linen covering the bed. It's just as I left it, except the blankets have been pulled back, as if I'd just crawled out this morning. Has someone been sleeping in here?

"It smelled like you," Reid is quiet behind me.