chpt. 21

I feel weight on me, and... snoring? I slowly open my eyes, only to see a head with messy blonde hair. I blush, my whole body getting hot— ironic.

I see him breathe softly in and out as he sleeps. His head on my chest, mouth slightly open, the tiniest bit of drool coming from his mouth. His one arm is draped loosely over my torso, his other wrapped around his own middle. His index finger twitches every now and again.

I chuckle, leaning my head back and closing my eyes, relishing in the quiet and stillness of the morning. I let Ginger as he is curled up at my side. He purses happily. I want every morning to be like this.

The realization punches me hard in the gut, so hard my eyes start to burn. I blink hard and swallow thickly, letting out a deep breath. Then yawn. 

That makes Johnny stir. I freeze. I did not want to wake him. I see his eyes open, blinking. His golden eyelashes are all over the place. I smile lightly. He blinks again, rubbing his eyes and giving a big yawn, making a cute sound as he just... lays on me. He then wipes his mouth.

He sees Ginger purr and pets him lazily, "Morning Y/n." He whispers and my body goes warm.

"Hi—morning." I whisper back.

"Sleep well?" He asks, moving his body to lay more on the bed than me.

I turn to the side slightly, watching him as he yawns again. I poke my finger into his mouth and he splutters, making fake gag sounds. I laugh. He grins at me, his blue eyes still glossy from sleep.

He then folds his one arm under the pillow, opening his other to me, "C'mon. Lay with me. Please?" His eyes soften at the last word.

I make my way into his arms, laying my head half on the pillow, half on his bicep. I let out a sigh as he wraps his arm around me, pulling me close. I feel Ginger make his way to us, laying on the pillows, by our heads, purring.

I nod into his neck, "I slept well. You?" I ask.

I pull myself closer to him, relishing in the moment, the feeling. Because I don't know how long it'll last since the world is literally about to end, so I hold onto it as long as I can.

I feel Johnny's chest rumble as he hums, "Very good. Helps to have an attractive woman next to me." He teases.

I chuckle, rolling my eyes, "Uh-huh."

He's quiet for a while, "I—I missed you when I was in space y'know." He confesses.

My cheeks heat up, "Oh. You did?" I ask.

He pulls me closer, "Very." He then chuckles into my hair, "I think Sue got tired of me rambling on about you all the time."

I smile, "I think Sophia felt the same about me. I, uh, I called her everyday... after you left." I explain.

"You did?" He questions.

I nod, "Yeah." I say, feeling shy now.

He tightens his hold on me, I feel his breath in my hair. I nuzzle deeper into his neck. He chuckles, the sounds vibrating through his chest, then sighs.

"I wish every morning could be like this. With you." His voice got quieter with those last two words. As if he's scared voice them aloud.

I nod, "Me too." I grip onto his shirt, sadness flooding my chest. I take a breath, "You know, you can come sleep here, with me, whenever you want." I add.

He starts to gently stroke my arm, goose bumps erupt on my skin, "I'd like that. Same too you, too. My room is always open."

I pull him closer, if that's still possible at this point, making sure my body is flush against his and hum, "Thanks."

"Altough, I don't invite any woman into bed with me." He teases.

I groan, "You are terrible!"

He laughs aloud, his body vibrating. I shake my head, leaning my head back. He looks at me, his blue eyes glossy and still tired. No, content. I smile lightly at him, lifting my hand, playing with his fringe. He closes his eyes, a soft noise coming from the back of his throat.

I then rake my hand through his hair, making sure I scrape my nails along his scalp. His head leans into my touch.

He hums, "Can you do that forever?" He asks, opening one eye. His voice has gone raspy.

I chuckle, "A while, yes. Forever, no."

He smiles lazily, putting his hand over mine as I rest my palm over his cheek. He breathes deeply, "You're soft." He remarks.

I snort, "What?"

"Your skin. It's so soft." He repeats.

"Thank you?" I chuckle.

He snorts, "You're hair is soft." I tell him, "No, fluffy."

"Fluffy?" He questions, touching his hair, frowning.

"Hmm, fluffy."

"Why, thank you." He winks. I smile at him.

We stare at each other then. I look at his blue eyes, and notice for the first time he has gold flecks in them. Beautiful. He also has small, tiny freckles below his eyes, and not much, but they're there. His nose is a little uneven. And he has straight teeth, his canines a little longer and sharper than the rest. Full lips, too.

I notice him staring at my lips too. His eyes jump to my eyes again and he blinks. A silent question; Can I? I smile back softly, answering it; Yes.

My face heats up as his warm hand cups my cheek. His ears have gone red. He leans in slowly, painfully slowly. My breath hitches. I feel everything. His shirt against my arm, his warm breath on my face, the heat radiating off of him.

"Can I?" He asks aloud. The sound of his voice nearly makes me jump.

I nod, "Yes." I reply.

He licks his lips, smiling softly as he leans in. I close my eyes, the heat becoming hotter, sinking into my every pore. I feel his nose touching mine. My heartbeat is pounding in my ears—

There's a hard knock on the door. We jump apart, sitting on both sides of the bed. My heart hammers now, my hands shaking from adrenaline. I swallow.

"Y/n?" It's Susan.

"Yes? Hi!" I try to get my voice to sound normal and not all high pitched and squeaky.

She laughs, "Morning. Have you seen Johnny? And Reed needs you in the lab ASAP." She says.

My eyes sweep from the door to Johnny. His blue eyes are wide. He shakes his head; no. I sigh, running a hand through my hair.

"Uh, no, no. I haven't." I say.

A pause, "Okay, well, maybe he's out flying. See you in the lab, yeah?" She says.

"Yeah, see you." I reply.

I wait till there is only silence. I look at Johnny, he looks at me. We both burst out in grins. He sighs heavily, making his way to me, pulling me into his arms. We laugh then. He kisses my head. I still feel warm.

He sighs, "See you in the lab?" He asks.

I nod, "See you."