The sunlight that slanted through the windows kissed his cheeks, illuminating his defined features. He was asleep, so I took the opportunity to study his face. My eyes lingered on his thick brows before descending to his dark lashes that rested over the dark circles beneath his eyes. He had flawless, ivory skin, and high cheekbones. The closest word that could describe him — and even then, the adjective felt lacking — was beautiful.
