When Damon got home, Chloe had already hit the hay. She dreamt of an endless red ocean, the redness as consuming as a raging fire.
She thought she heard the front door creak open, followed by a slight movement next to her. The bed dipped, someone else crawled under the covers.
Chloe's eyelids twitched, she wanted to check it out, but the familiar and cool smell that hit her nose made her give up the struggle. Instinctively she snuggled up, Damon was staring at her the whole time. His arm unconsciously placed on the pillow, watching as Chloe almost instinctively burrowed into his arm.
She nuzzled against his chest, sighed gently, her arm draped over his waist. She mumbled sleepily, "You're back."
"Mmm." Damon cracked a smile and bent down. He pecked her forehead, and pulled her into his arms.
The bedroom fell silent. After a while, Chloe spoke in a lazy voice, "Haven't you had dinner yet?"
"Not hungry." Damon held Chloe close, both of them shifting a little further under the covers.
Snuggled up tight in the small space under the blanket, Damon pressed his lips to Chloe's hair, gently kissing her.
With fluttering eyelashes, Chloe slowly opened her eyes, a glimmer of tears sparkling in her eyes, the corners slightly reddened.
"Should I whip up some food for you?" Chloe asked.
"Not hungry." Damon responded casually. Their foreheads touching.
"How's your friend?" Damon asked.
Damon frowned, responding with a casual tone.
"Rose's father suddenly showing up at Rose's house at that time, having a big fight with his family, isn't that another coincidence?" Chloe said.
This time Damon didn't speak. He was silent for a second, then suddenly pinched Chloe's nose.
"Ouch!" Chloe rubbed her nose, glared at him, and asked, "Did you really do it?"
"What? Doesn't Rose want that kid? Where does she think she can hide? It's only a matter of time before she's found. She has to face the reality sooner or later. A family like that can't let their offspring wander around! If Rose wants the baby, then she has to bite the bullet and marry Morrison in public, so the kid has a father!" Damon said.
Chloe pursed her lips, finally sighed deeply, worry clouding her pretty brows, "It sounds like the best choice, but is marrying Morrison really the best choice for Rose?"
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