She listens to his breathing, painfully aware of how close he is, and how far, in the same breath.

But it's been a long, challenging day, and as much as she might try to stay awake, it's no use. Just a few minutes after her head hits the pillow, she's falling down through the layers into a deep sleep. The last thing she remembers, she's realizing she can smell his cologne on her hands, and she tries to hold onto the memory, the feeling of his mouth soft against her own.