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Shower Thoughts
It was late afternoon by the time I finally woke up. Rakesh was still sleeping curled up into my chest and he looked almost like an angel. I smiled to myself as I watched him for a few seconds and then leaned in for a gentle kiss on his forehead. How beautiful he looked even with his lion-like mane spread here, there and everywhere.
I heard the penthouse door click as someone entered. I gathered it must be my grandfather returning home from work. I had originally wanted to wake up before then to shower. It would have been less awkward. Alas, I had slept soundly and although I felt great for it, I now had to do the walk of shame to the bathroom.I waited a few moments, grabbed some clean clothes and put on my boxers so that I wasn't completely naked going out. I decided on a pair of shorts and a tank top with a picture of a cute cartoon fox on it. It was going to be a very warm afternoon and evening and I could always add a jacket or something if I did get coldRelated chapters
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