Woke Up Like This

by Amy Lea

When I turn away in embarrassment, he cups my chin and turns my face back toward him.

Not the cupping of the chin 🥹

“You know, the first time I saw you, I—I remember feeling out of breath, like I’d just run drills in the gym or something, even though I was just sitting there. You’re beautiful. Big brain and all.” My entire body heats at his words, and my whole face flushes.