A Day Begins
A piercing ray of sunlight speared through the window, striking Akun directly in the eye. He groaned, flinging his arm over his face to block the unwanted light. A soft giggle filled the room, followed by the whisper, "Rise and shine, sleepyhead."
Akun cracked open one eye to see Chrono Nexus perched on the edge of his bed, a mischievous glint in her eyes. She wore a simple white tunic that barely skimmed her knees, leaving an expanse of toned leg exposed.
"What do you think you're doing?" he mumbled, squinting at her.
"Admiring the view," she replied, a playful smile on her lips. "You look so cute when you sleep."
Akun let out a disgruntled sigh. "If you start pulling stunts like this, Nexus, one of these days something unexpected might happen."
Chrono Nexus's smile widened into a full grin. "Oh, I look forward to it," she teased, leaning closer. "We aren't children now, are we, darling?"