Williams 

I almost dozed off when the door to my room creaked open and Hazel walked in. I decided to close my eyes and feign sleep as she tiptoed to the bed, leaned down and planted a quick kiss on my lips before stretching out her hands to turn off the bedside lamp. As her hands reached for the lamp, I snagged her hands.

“Woah! You startled me. I thought you were asleep” she yelped in surprise.

A sheepish grin spread across my face. "Just putting on an act," I chuckled. Pulling her close, ...