You’ll regret that in the morning.

No, I don’t think I will.

Within a matter of minutes I am asleep. Not once throughout the night did I feel awake in the least bit. I felt unconscious. I was too deep into my sleep to even dream.

When I woke up, my phone was yelling text messages at me. I didn’t care. Ashley was wrapped completely around me. I smiled. Then she began stirring awake. “Ugh who is texting you at this ungodly hour?”

“It’s noon.” I say as I reach for my phone. From that point forward neither of us is getting any sleep. We are very tired throughout the entire day, but we can’t sleep.

The day passes without one flaw or issue. It is just an easy going day when you have nothing to do and boredom is not an issue. Relaxation is your friend on days like those.

Except for that ache between your legs, you mean.

Yes, except for that.

It isn’t that bad though. When I have something else to focus my mind on, it isn’t that big of a deal. But when there is nothing happening, it is all I can think about. It is that vague ache in a sensitive place that could drive anyone insane. One touch and I would probably have an orgasm right then and there. But I can’t start anything with her. She has a boyfriend. It was wrong the night before as it would be wrong any time.

Finally, we get tired enough to sleep but we don’t want to sleep inside. We go on the porch and turn the futon into a comfortable bed and lay down. We start out cuddling but at some point we had separated. We woke up once when her phone rang, but went back to sleep immediately after. I rolled over onto my side and faced the wall. Walls have always been a comfort zone. I can’t sleep well unless I’m close to a wall or facing the nearest one.

Immediately I feel shifting next to me and an arm snake around me. Ashley was holding me close to her and I loved it. Considering the dropping temperatures, cuddling always made it easier to sleep. Her hand stroked my abdomen lightly and suddenly I was being driven into that helpless feeling of desire.