I am exhausted.We both are.We collapse on the bed the minute we enter his room in Josef's house,panting heavily like we ran a marathon.Ben's hand seeks mine;he bursts into laughter and I join him.

　　Staring at the ceiling,I lock my hands behind my head.He nudges me with his elbow."Hey,baby."

　　I blush.Ben has never called me baby."Hey."

　　With a grin,he bops my nose.I run my fingers through his hair,scattering it all over his forehead.

　　"Thank ...