*Elio*

“Cat,” I said quietly. “Come on, love. I need you to wake up.”

Cat grumbled into her pillow and managed to bury herself deeper into her blankets. I chuckled at her weak attempt to avoid getting up and gleamed at her cuteness.

I’d become too fond of the expression she’d wear whenever I succeeded in surprising her. What I found even more adorable was seeing her push her lower lip out and pout whenever she felt even slightly disappointed. ...