His eyes slowly fluttered open and a soft groan escaped past his lips. The room was pitch black around him. He blinked in confusion, suddenly aware of the dim light from the desk lamp. Why was it even on? He sat up, staring at it

He didn't make a move to switch it off, just sat there and stared at it for a few seconds. The door swung open and dull golden light flooded the room, falling upon two blanket covered lumps on the bed on either side of him.

A voice, more like a whisper, called out to him and he blinked again, sleepy and confused.

"Kookie."

• To be continued •