fluff! i think i have outdone myself on the sweetness scale???
zayne wakes up before the alarm, his circadian rhythms familiar with the early morning shifts that his work brings.
he closes his eyes in relief, knowing he has seven minutes to bask in the shared warmth of the blankets next to you. he removes the fly away strands off your face, allowing him to study your peaceful features in silence.
you shift slightly in your sleep, subconsciously moving closer to him which makes zayne’s heart skip a beat at your cat-like tendencies.
the way your hair is frazzled, the way you breathe so quietly against the pillow, the way your eyelashes flutter. zayne genuinely thinks there couldn’t be any better view in the world as long as you allow him to stay by your side.
ever so quietly, he slips out of the covers and makes sure that you are all bundled up in the thick blankets. he starts his morning routine: brushing his teeth, making breakfast for you to have when you wake up and changes into his work clothes.
but no matter how many times he does this simple routine, he always dreads the ending: saying goodbye.
“my love.” he whispers, crouching down so you can see him in your post sleep haze.
“mmh?” you open one eye, realising your boyfriend is next to you.
“i have to go, my love.” he strokes your hair, the motion almost instantly knocking you back to sleep.
you shake your head. “don’ go, zaynie…” you plead, holding on to his hand, knowing you have to let go eventually.
“i wish i could stay, darling, i really wish i could. i’ll be back at five, okay?” he gently caresses your cheek, almost as if sending you back to sleep is easier than saying goodbye.
“promise you’ll be back?” you ask through your heavy lids, his presence making you feel all the more safer.
“of course, darling. how about you go back to sleep, hm? i’ll be back quicker that way.” you nod sleepily, tilting your head up towards him, waiting for him to kiss you goodbye.
the kiss is gentle, a reminder of how he will always come back to you.
he will always come back to his home.