All of that seems so far in the past. Realistically, it isn’t, but I haven’t even thought about my life before Hayes since I’ve been with him. We lie with each other for a while, soaking up the warmth from the sun, exploring each other’s pliant bodies with gentle kisses and gentler hands. There’s no rush to do anything. There’s no pressure to fill the silence. We’re just existing with one another, and it’s the best morning I’ve had in years.
