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Chapter twenty-three - Jake
I wake up early wrapped around Kim and just watch her. I know it's creepy but I can't stop, I'm mesmerised by the girl by my side and I try very hard not to disturb her, because this has been the best weekend of my life and I don't want it to end.
When I brush her hair back from her face, she murmurs something in her sleep, rolling over towards me and settling her head on my chest.
I've never felt like this before, perfectly happy, like everything is as it should be and it's disconcerting, part of me is just waiting for something to go wrong, but closeted away in my room, I'm allowing myself to bask in the good feelings.
"Morning." Kim rubs her eyes, yawning as she sits up and I'm torn, loving that she's awake and I get to be with her, but also knowing the night is now officially over and at some point today,
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