Kissing the Concrete

My eyes opened, but there was still darkness. Yet I couldn't feel more safe with his arm around me.

It was one of those late nights again, when I couldn't sleep despite my best efforts. This time, I wasn't alone, and I wasn't the least worried about me. What worried me wasn't my or his safety, but something else. I was worried about us.

As a couple, we had stood through more than any couple should manage in a short period of time. Never had I feared this much for my life in a short period of time. Never had I cried this much during a short period of time, even during the times when I felt lonely and when I was bullied. It made me think: when were we gonna reach the limit? When was it gonna be enough?

But I thought a lot about the moments like this. The moments that were perfection, yet so simple and sweet. His warm breath against my neck. His embrace. The way he made me feel safe despite the fact that with him, I had been through more than anyone should. I guess it had made us stronger though.

I reached for my phone that was lying on the floor next to the bed. The time was 2:09 a.m. and I was overly tired for this stupid insomnia episode. I turned around to face Andy and burried my head in his chest. Suddenly, he woke up.

"Can't sleep?"

I nodded at the question.

"I'm just thinking too much right now." I said, trying to shake the feeling I had that I needed to talk to him.

"Something is wrong Iris." He said. "You're usually not this worrysome. What happened? School drama? Parent drama? Tell me."

I knew this was coming some day, but I was responded with a simple "it's nothing".

"Please Iris...if there is something, you need to tell me."

I sighed, sitting up in the bed.

"Yeah, I feel like we need to talk..."

Notes

I really needed to update this story.

So, I got back from the Czech republic today and I am kinda tired. It was the most amazing of trips, but now I feel like summer is over. On the other hand, it is not, so more story writing. I also have a fridge FULL of Kofola (Czech soda).

Thank you for staying with me so far! I still enjoy writing this, and I think I'll continue for quite a few more chapters :)