Sunlight creeping through the window is hitting my face, causing my eyes to hurt. I reach up to block it out, but my hand brushes against something soft.

 

I realize I’m not in the bed anymore. Underneath me is something firm and uneven, completely opposite from his mattress.

 

Beneath me I hear a groan, then “What the?!”

 

I roll off as quick as I can, but I accidentally elbow him in the process! He cries out in pain.

 

“I am soooo sorry!!!”

 

“How did…?”

 

“I have no idea! I… I must have rolled off the bed or something!”

 

He began to chuckle, but it instead turned into a wince.

 

“Are you hurt?”

 

“Just a little. I’ll be fine though. Are you alright?”

 

“Yes. It looks like you broke my fall.”

 

He smiles. “Glad to be of assistance.”

 

He is awfully close. I look down and remember that he has no shirt on. There is nothing blocking my view of every muscle in his chest. My fingers ache to touch them, but I restrain myself.

 

I look back up and look into his eyes as he props himself up on one arm. He is staring right back at me. I roll onto my back, never breaking eye contact.

 

He holds my gaze for a few moments and I feel his hand travel down my arm.

 

“If I kiss you, you won’t faint again, will you?”

 

“I… uh… I hope not…”

 

“Well, should we find out.” It wasn’t really a question.

 

I gulp as he begins to advance. I close my eyes and wait…