I had left my door ajar and a cool breeze kissed my cheek as I stepped into my room. I was immediately glad I’d left the window open as I spied three black-feathered mounds deep asleep on my pillow.
They must have come in to get out of the rain.
I smiled to myself, sinking onto the open area in the middle of my bed.
Feathers ruffled in front of my face as Felix lifted his beak and fixed me with curious eyes.
“I saw Silas today.” I whispered, reaching out and running my fingers down his back. My spirit soared as I uttered the words.
After all these months, all the waiting, all the obstacles…
“I miss you so much.” I murmured, rolling onto my back to stare up at the ceiling, “It almost feels like a whole other life since I’ve seen your face.” Felix squawked in response and I sighed, “Or heard your voice.” He slowly rose up, his sharp talons sinking into the plush pillow as he moved closer to me. “Shit, what I wouldn’t give just to talk to you - like, really talk to you. You’ve always had a knack for setting me straight when I’m fucking up…”
Felix tilted his head to the side, his small black eyes considering me.
“Am I fucking up, Felix?” I breathed, a shudder creeping up my spine, “What if it’s all a lie?”
Despite Silas’ re-assurances, my mind kept going back to what he’d said on the train.
I startled from my thoughts as Felix nuzzled his beak against the side of my face. I could almost imagine the way he used to affectionately kiss my cheek when I was worried. He settled into the crook of my elbow as I rolled onto my side, leaning his beak over the surface of my arm.
“I love you too.” I whispered, smiling as I drifted off to sleep.
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