Upon one summer's morning

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𝕄𝕆ℕ𝕋ℍ𝕊 had passed since the explosive argument between Bella and Rain, leaving a noticeable rift in their once-strong bond. But while that connection frayed, something unexpected blossomed between Erian and Rain. Their relationship deepened and strengthened, transforming into a vibrant tapestry woven from shared laughter, quiet moments, and an unspoken understanding that seemed to grow stronger with each passing day.

The sun had barely begun to rise, casting a soft, golden light over the cabin when Rain leaned against the doorframe of Erian's room, arms crossed, a mischievous glint dancing in her eyes. Erian lay sprawled on his bed like a starfish, one arm dangling over the edge, snoring softly. She suppressed a giggle, her heart warming at the sight of him so peaceful and unaware.

Tiptoeing into the room, Rain glanced at the clock. He was way past due to be awake. Shaking her head, she bit back a smile as she crept to the foot of the bed, crouching until she was eye-level with him.

"Wake up, Sleeping Beauty," she whispered, her voice carrying that playful tone she knew would drive him crazy. But Erian didn't stir, his snores steady and deep.

Her eyes gleamed with mischief. "Oh, you asked for it," she muttered under her breath before launching herself onto the bed with an exaggerated, dramatic yell, "RISE AND SHINE, LUMBERJACK!"

Erian jolted awake with a yelp, arms flailing as Rain erupted into laughter, collapsing onto the bed beside him. "What in the world, Raindrop!" he groaned, rubbing his eyes, still half-asleep and utterly confused.

Rain, wiping a tear from the corner of her eye, grinned at him. "You were snoring like a bear. Consider this an intervention."

Erian blinked, slowly coming back to reality, then glared at her in mock annoyance. "An intervention, huh? More like an attack! I should throw you out the window for that."

Rain raised an eyebrow, her grin widening. "Oh, is that so, tough guy? Pretty sure you screamed like a little girl when I jumped on you."

He sighed in defeat, flopping back against his pillow, though the faint smile tugging at his lips gave him away. "You're impossible, you know that?"

"Charming, though," Rain quipped, rolling onto her side to face him. "Now, are you getting up, or do I have to drag you out of bed by your feet?"

Erian cracked one eye open, a playful smirk forming. "You could try, but I'd love to see you manage it."

Rain's eyes sparkled with challenge as she poked him in the side. He twitched, grumbling but eventually sat up, running a hand through his messy hair. "Alright, alright, I'm up. Happy now?"

"Ecstatic," Rain grinned triumphantly, hopping off the bed and heading for the door. "Now get a move on, I'm starving and I'm not making breakfast alone."

Erian shook his head, chuckling as he watched her disappear down the hallway. "You're a handful," he muttered under his breath, though the warmth in his voice made it clear—he wouldn't have it any other way.

By the time Erian made it to the kitchen, Rain was already bustling around, frying bacon and flipping pancakes with a little too much enthusiasm. The scent of breakfast filled the air, making his stomach growl. He paused at the door, leaning against the frame to watch her for a moment. There was something so infectious about the way she moved—like she was a ball of energy that never seemed to dim.

Rain caught him staring and waved the spatula in his direction. "You gonna help, or just stand there admiring me?"

Erian snorted, pushing off the doorframe. "You're doing fine on your own."

"Fine?" Rain gave him a mock scowl, flipping a pancake with a flourish. "I'm doing amazing, but you could at least pour the coffee. Waking you up was hard enough."

Erian grabbed the coffee pot with a grin. "Surviving your wake-up calls deserves a medal."

Rain smirked, sliding a plate of pancakes onto the table. "You're still alive, aren't you? Consider that a win."

Erian set the coffee mugs on the table, the amused twinkle in his eyes growing. "You're a menace."

"And you love it," Rain shot back with a wink, sliding into the chair across from him.

Erian chuckled, shaking his head as he took a bite of pancake. "Can't argue with that."

As the morning sunlight streamed through the kitchen windows, casting a golden glow over the room, their playful banter continued, light and full of affection. In that moment, as laughter filled the air and the world outside seemed so far away, Erian realized just how much Rain had become his world—chaos and all.

And secretly, though he'd never admit it, he wouldn't trade it for anything.

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The morning air was crisp, the sky painted in soft hues of blue as Rain pulled up to the lumberyard, her Jeep rumbling to a stop near the waiting truck filled with Erian's co-workers. She glanced over at Erian, who sat beside her, his hair tousled from the wind coming through the open window. He looked peaceful, the kind of contentment that came with their mornings together.

As the car idled, Erian unbuckled his seatbelt, gathering his belongings from the back seat with a relaxed ease. "See you, Raindrop," he said with a soft smile, one filled with warmth as he opened the door and stepped out.

Rain watched as he slung his bag over his shoulder and began walking toward the truck, where his co-workers were already waiting, some laughing, others chatting amongst themselves. But something tugged at her heart, a desire to make this parting a little sweeter.

Without thinking twice, she unbuckled her own seatbelt and pushed the door open, stepping out into the morning light. "Hey!" she called after him.

Erian paused mid-step, turning back toward her with a knowing smile already forming on his face. He knew exactly what she meant. He always did.

He dropped his bag by the side of the car and walked back toward her, his eyes never leaving hers. The look they shared was enough to fill the space between them with a sense of quiet understanding, of love that didn't need words but always found a way to speak.

When Erian reached her, he cupped her face gently, his rough hands warm against her skin. Rain smiled up at him, her heart fluttering, before he leaned down and kissed her. It was soft and full of adoration, the kind of kiss that held a promise of more mornings like this, of shared laughter and the quiet moments in between. She returned it with just as much affection, her fingers brushing against his chest as they lingered for a moment, savoring the quiet intimacy.

Behind them, his co-workers started whistling, cheering him on with playful shouts. "Get it, Erian!" one of them called out, and another whistled loudly.

Rain chuckled against his lips as they pulled away, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "See you later, love," she murmured, kissing him one last time, quick but tender, as if sealing the moment.

"See you later," Erian echoed, his voice low and filled with affection as he smiled down at her, brushing a stray strand of hair behind her ear before stepping back.

With one last glance filled with love, he turned and jogged back toward the truck, climbing in with his coworkers, who were still grinning and teasing him. He waved at her from the passenger seat, his gaze lingering on her as if trying to hold onto the moment for just a little longer. Rain waved back, her smile as bright as the sun climbing higher into the sky.

As she climbed back into her Jeep, her heart felt light, filled with the warmth of their shared love. She watched the truck pull away, Erian's eyes still on her through the rearview mirror, and with one last smile, she started the engine and drove off, already counting down the hours until she'd see him again.

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By: SilverMist707

I hope that this is okay and I am sorry that if it is too short. <3