Waking

My internal clock brings me awake well before the alarm clock does as usual. As my eyes focus I see it 05:31. Stretching my left arm, confused why my right arm won’t move, turning my head and getting the shock of my life- Heather laying as tight to me as she could get!

Looking down her form seeing only her clad in a bra and thong, then checking myself, sleep pants fully up and tied tight. Replaying memories of what I done since she accepted my offer to stay here until she ready to move on. No memory of us having sex comes to mind.

As gentle as possible I get out of bed, turning the alarm off, making my way to the loo then back into my room to collect my running gear. Leaving once more for the loo, to change then off for my usual 5k run. When I get back, I check in on Heather, still asleep before I go shower and ready for what the day shall bring. 06:30 I set a batch of scones to bake and make a pot of tea.

A little after 07:00 I hear movement then a door closing, the sound of a shower and a sight that brighten my eyes. Heather, a towel wrapped around her hair, the robe I left out for her. “Can I get you anything Heather?”

“A cup of tea if it’s no bother!” That makes me look at her and think about a smart mouth reply that I bite back. Instead I give her a pat answer

“Heather if it was a bother I would step aside and tell you to get it yourself. Taking the teapot off the trivet “To prove it’s no bother, “Would you like sugar, milk or cream to go with it?” Not even asking as i had her a cup and a scone on a plate. Taking my own cuppa and scone into the dining area, turning on ITV’s This Morning. Heather follows me in, the look on her face puts me on the defensive “What? I need some inspiration to start the day!”

“Inspiration right!” Trying her tea and scone, a surprised look on her face “This scone isn’t from a grocer is it?”

“Well technically yes! After all it is Green’s Classic Clotted Scone Mix!”

Heather just shakes her head then goes right to what we both has been putting off for different reasons. “Graeme I want to thank you for yesterday and what you’re doing for me now.”

“I’m only doing what I meant Heather. I’ll be there if you ever need me for anything!” Picking up me cup, taking a long swallow, to stop me getting up and going over to hug her. Knowing that if I did I wouldn’t want to let go and she might not be ready to accept that. Looking sheepishly at her “Can I ask what you plan to do today?