Chapter 14. Quick, Quick (9)

I woke up parched, my throat burning. Out of habit, I fumbled behind my pillow for my phone, but my fingers found nothing. Only an incredible softness wrapped around my palms. My eyes snapped open. A brief jolt of panic washed over me at the unfamiliar surroundings, but it quickly passed. The familiar scent of her body drifting from the duvet brought immediate relief. I hugged the duvet like a plush doll. The residual scent of ice cream faintly lingered. I didn’t bother checking my body. I could already tell she had washed me herself. Otherwise, it wouldn’t feel this clean and refreshed right after waking up.