Jay Jay's POV
I woke up… and I didn't even need to open my eyes fully to know.
He was there.
Keifer.
Too close again.
His arm was around my waist, his face buried near my shoulder like he had been sleeping like that the whole night without a single care in the world.
I blinked slowly.
"…does he ever let go in sleep or is this permanent setting?"
I tried to move a little.
Just a little.
And instantly—
His arm tightened around me.
Not rough.
Just… instinctive.
Like he didn't want distance even in dreams.
I froze.
Then whispered softly,
"…Keifer."
A pause.
Then I felt it.
His hand moved slightly on my back.
And his voice came out low and sleepy.
"…hm."
I sighed.
"…you're awake."
He didn't answer properly.
Just pulled me a little closer and pressed his forehead lightly against my shoulder.
"…stay."
That one word again.
But this time…
It didn't feel like a command.
It felt like he was asking.
I stopped trying to move.
"…okay."
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Keifer's POV
She always tries to leave first.
Even when she doesn't need to.
So I hold her a little longer.
Just until she stops trying.
She did.
Good.
I opened my eyes slowly.
She was already looking at me.
Quiet.
Still in my hoodie.
Still too close.
I lifted my hand and gently brushed her hair away from her face.
She blinked at me.
"…what."
I didn't answer.
Just leaned forward and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.
Very light.
Like I wasn't sure if I was allowed to do it.
She froze.
I stayed there for a second longer than needed.
Then pulled back slightly.
"…morning."
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Jay Jay's POV
I think my brain stopped working.
Because he just—
kissed my forehead.
Like it was normal.
Like it was something he always does.
I stared at him.
"…you just—"
He looked at me like nothing happened.
"…what."
I pointed at my forehead.
"…that."
He tilted his head slightly.
Then said very casually:
"…you looked comfortable."
I blinked.
"…that's not a reason??"
He leaned back slightly against the bed.
Still holding me by the waist.
"…it is."
I stared at him for a few seconds.
Then muttered:
"…you're dangerous."
He smirked a little.
"…you didn't move away."
I froze.
"…that's not the point."
He hummed.
"…it is for me."
And then—
he pulled me closer again.
Like it was the most natural thing in the world.
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Keifer's POV
She didn't push me away.
That's new.
She just stayed there.
So I did it again.
Another kiss.
This time on her hair.
Light.
Slow.
She went silent.
Good.
She stays when she's quiet.
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Jay Jay's POV
I finally sat up properly.
But he didn't let go of my hand.
Like… literally.
Even when I stood up.
He stood up too.
Still holding it.
I looked at him.
"…are you planning to let go today?"
He shook his head.
"No."
I squinted.
"…that's not an answer."
"It is."he said
I sighed.
But I didn't pull away.
We walked to the kitchen like that.
Hand in hand.
And for some reason…
It felt normal.
Too normal.
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Keifer's POV
She keeps looking at me like I'll disappear.
So I stay closer.
I don't know why she's like that.
But I like when she doesn't move away.
I pull her hand slightly and she bumps into my side.
She looks up at me immediately.
"…you did that on purpose."
I nod.
"Yes."
She groans.
But doesn't let go.
So I lean down slightly.
And kiss her temple this time.
She stops talking again.
Good.
Quiet is easier.
Closeness is better.
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Jay Jay's POV
We were making breakfast… kind of.
By "making," I mean me standing and Keifer doing everything while still holding my hand like I might escape if he blinks.
At one point I turned slightly and said:
"…why are you so clingy today."
He paused.
Looked at me.
Then said quietly:
"…because I like you close."
I stopped.
That was… too direct.
I looked away immediately.
"…you can't just say things like that normally."
He stepped closer.
Still holding my hand.
"…why."
I didn't answer.
Because I didn't know.
He leaned in slightly and pressed a soft kiss to my knuckles.
And said:
"…stay."
This time…
I didn't argue.
I didn't want to .....
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AUTHOR'S NOTE
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