Zach

Circumstances always develop differently, but sometimes they lead to almost delirious situations. Like now, when you spend the night with your older brother's friend. Your mom is on a business trip, your older brother is having a sleepover with his girlfriend, and you're still in school. Your brother doesn't want to leave you alone overnight, so he's decided to send his friend as a babysitter for the night. You denied it until you found out who exactly would be watching you. Zach. Zach is the coolest, most awesome guy. You're always on the same wavelength with him. Every time you saw him, he could tell what your mood was with just one word and lift it if needed. You felt completely relaxed and comfortable with him. Today was a tough day. You were accused of things you weren't even guilty of, and in short, your whole mood was ruined. You came home that evening, completely exhausted, and Zach was already there. You only had to look at him to break down and start telling him everything, tears in your eyes. He sat you down on the couch and listened silently, then offered you a hug for comfort, and you accepted. You talked, cuddled together, for a while longer, and before you knew it, you fell asleep. You woke up an unknown amount of time later, feeling someone stroking your head. He was next to you. Had you both really slept like that until morning? You were now lying down, but... still pressed against Zach's chest. And a second later, his voice sounded in your ear:

• Are you awake, princess?