Chapter 115: The New Morning - Georgie

GEORGIE

… and the morning…

… and the sunshine…

Warm air bathes my face.

Blinking open, it takes a few moments to focus. In fact…

I pull my head back. Borje’s face is only inches from mine. As I reverse away, a cautious smile unblurs, and a soft crease around glacial eyes “Good morning.”

“Good morning.”

He touches my cheek. “How are you feeling now?”

“Um… Better.” I inhale, let it out again. “No, actually, I’m good.” I rest my hand on the fingers stroking my cheek. “Thank you. For yesterday. And for last night.”

Glacial ice thaws to meltwater. “No need to thank me. Friends. Remember?”

“Yes, I remember. And… Lovers?”

His lids lower… Then lift. “Is it what you want?”

“More than anything.”

He doesn’t speak, merely nods slightly, then leans in, brushing his lips over mine. The fingers on my cheek press, cupping the flesh. “I have to go to work, but I’d like to see you this evening, so we can talk properly. Is that alright?”