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The first thing I noticed when I stirred awake was the soft, even warmth against me. It was comforting, like sinking into a blanket fresh from the dryer.

My body felt unusually relaxed, as if every muscle had let go of its usual tension. It wasn't a sensation I was familiar with, but it was… nice. 

I opened my eyes slowly, the soft morning light filtering through the thin curtains making me squint. Blinking a few times, I tried to adjust, only to realize something was… off. 

My arm was slung over something or someone and my face was nestled close enough to feel the steady rise and fall of their breathing. T

he faint scent of shampoo, mixed with the warmth of bare skin, hit me like a jolt of lightning. 

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