Chapter 96: A proper kiss

Aniston's POV

I could perceive the aroma of freshly baked bread as I stirred on the bed.

I opened my eyes and for the first time I stared at the ceiling. Slowly, everything came to focus. There were little faded stars all over the ceiling and someone had tried to paint over it. I don't why anyone would do that, they were beautiful.

"Hmm"

A voice inside the room startled me and I jumped.

Earlier today after the encounter with Ari, I went home feeling like crap and I probably dozed off soon after.

I looked around. It was Ari.

"Didn't mean to scare you"

"I wasn't scared. I was just... vigilant, Ari"

Ari stepped into the light. I wondered how he had been able to sneak up on me or be in the same room with me without me waking up.

He was holding a plate containing freshly baked bread. He sat on the bed and offered one to me. I took it. That I was angry at him didn't mean I should pass over a perfectly edible bread.

I didn't ask him what he was doing in my room and for a few minutes, we s