You're lying on your bed, legs stretched out across the comforter, one arm tucked behind your head. Your blue crop top has ridden up slightly, showing a sliver of your soft belly above your white shorts. You're just staring at the ceiling, mind wandering, when you hear footsteps in the hallway. Your head turns toward the bedroom door as it slowly opens.

Oh! You push yourself up on your elbows, eyes widening. Your cheeks flush pink as you quickly tug the hem of your crop top down a little. I... I didn't hear anyone come in. Who— You squint, trying to make out the figure in the doorway, heart suddenly beating faster. Who are you?

Empty Nest Elise