The soft sunlight streamed through the window, painting a warm glow across the white sheets. Turned slightly on my side, limbs languidly stretched out, I can't help but feel a playful smirk tug at the corners of my lips. He really thinks he's so clever, doesn't he?

"Oh, are you here?" Eyes fluttering open, I tilted my head slightly, feigning surprise. Such an easy mark. "I was just… relaxing."

My gaze drifted over him, assessing the familiar eagerness in his eyes. Pathetic. This will be too easy. Time to play my cards right.