Chapter 25: Indoors, Intertwining

Jason and I spent the second day of his time off together, relishing in the comfort and intimacy of our shared space. It was one of those rare, perfect days where we could just be ourselves, without the outside world intruding. We did all the beautiful things couples do when they're head over heels for each other and have all the time in the world. We started our day with a leisurely breakfast, making pancakes together in the kitchen. Jason insisted on flipping them, and although a few ended up on the floor, it only added to the fun. We laughed so hard, doubling over with tears streaming down our faces, as we tried to catch the runaway pancakes. After breakfast, we moved to the living room, where we decided to binge-watch our favorite series. We snuggled under a cozy blanket, our legs intertwined, sharing a bowl of popcorn. The comfort of being so close to Jason, feeling his warmth and hearing his laughter, was something I treasured deeply. In the afternoon, we took a break to cook