Blissful Mornings

I woke up to the slow music coming from downstairs. There seemed to be a lot of chatter, and feet walking up and down in the relatively quiet house.

I squinted up at the sun streaming in through the balcony window I had left open last night. Looking at it, with nothing but only the fading memories left there, I couldn't help but smile.

It brought back vivid memories of the encounter with Keanne last night, that one last kiss, the soft way he had looked at me. I felt so endeared, so cherished, so easily taken care of.

It was beautiful.

And not just that, it did make things easier. It made my decision less hideous, it made me a much less terrible person in my own eyes. I smiled, sinking further into the bedsheets.

I know that when I woke up completely, I would miss him. But for now, it was fine and I wanted to enjoy it for as long as it would last.

"Cora!"

I turned, and Ava burst into the room, a biv smile on her face. I gasped as she ran over to me, plopping herself on the bed, her han