The Happy Kiss

Renata shifted a little and her back was against Michelangelo’s stomach. The body heat emanating from him was enough for her to feel safe. The person she was afraid of kept her safe. The person she wanted to avoid at all costs ran to her when she needed him.

The morning light streamed inside the room and filled with orange light. Neither Renata nor Michelangelo was ready to wake up. They were cosily sleeping in each other’s arms. They had no concern about the outside world. They were safe and happy and sleeping peacefully.

Michelangelo knew she would scream again when she found out that he was sleeping next to her. But he didn’t want to go. After so many days, she was sleeping like the old times. He was close to her without any anger. He liked that feeling. But for now, he had to keep Renata’s feelings in mind. He had to go away before she would wake up.

With a sigh, he got up from the bed and tucked Renata in her blanket. He walked out of the room where a shocked Severino greeted him