NICOLE

Before I even crack an eye open, I feel Roman's arm tighten around me and for some reason, it makes me smile.

We spent all of yesterday in this room, talking (though not about serious and problematic matters) and getting reacquainted with each other's bodies.

It was great. Peaceful. And it made me realize that we'd never experienced anything like this before. Our relationship started with a bang, literally, so we never had a chance to get to know each other the way we are now.

I'm ...