The cold nipped at my toes as I rustled in bed and I squeezed my eyes shut hoping that maybe I’d fall back asleep. I knew it was no use and as soon as my eyes fluttered open I’d be awake and ready to start the day. I pulled the duvet closer to my body and turned on my side upon hearing rustling on the other side of the bed, a sleepy grin forming on my lips.

“Morning, love.” he drawls, blinking at me with jade eyes clouded with sleep. His voice is at least two octaves lower than usual and I love it.

I grin, reaching over to push the fallen strands of wild curls away from his face.

“Morning.”

The corner of his lips curve up into a lazy smile, the faintest print of a dimple flashing in his cheeks. His hands grip my waist under the sheets, pulling my body closer to his before planting a firm kiss against my forehead. I frown when he pulls away.

“Whaat?” he questions, furrowing his brows.

“So, we’re doing forehead kisses now.”

The smile returns to his face once more as I snake my arms around his waist.

“What’s wrong with a forehead kiss every once in a while? They’re sweet, yeah?”

My frown only deepens.

“I don’t want a forehead kiss. I wanna kiss your mouth.” I whine.

He chuckles, his hands sliding underneath my sleep shirt.

“Tell you what, you get up and brush your teeth and we can kiss all day if you want to.”
I gasp, pulling away from him.

“You’re a jerk, Styles. All you had to do was tell me I had morning breath.” I huff.

He smirks.

“You can’t say I didn’t warn you against not brushing your teeth after we had those garlic knots last night,”

I give my eyes a hard roll.

“Leave me alone.”

I roll on my side, turning my back to him.

“Hey now,” his fingertips sink into my warm skin. “don’t be petty.”

Says Mr. Petty himself.

“Pres, c'mere.”

Reluctantly, I turn back to face him, bitting back the smile that threatens to settle on my lips. He smiles at me, green eyes dancing with amusement as he pulls me closer once more, pressing another slow kiss to my brow.

“ I love you- garlic breath and all.”

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