Another day

Denera

I stirred from my slumber, the sounds of birds chirping outside filtering through the hazy fog of my consciousness. As the sun's rays peeked through a small opening in the curtains, the bright light met my eyes, causing me to frown and blink rapidly.

Slowly, I opened my eyes, greeted by the familiar surroundings of the bedroom. However, as I came more fully awake, I realized that my body was not feeling its usual self. A dull, persistent ache throbbed in my head, and my limbs felt heavy and sore.

Despite the discomfort, a big, content smile spread across my lips. I couldn't quite remember the details of the night before, but the lingering warmth and happiness on my face told me it had been a memorable evening.

Stretching gingerly, I let out a quiet groan as my muscles protested the movement. The soreness was a reminder that I may have pushed myself a bit too far, but the blissful grin on my face suggested I had no regrets.

“What the hell is this headache?” I muttered.

Rubbing