Ted readjusted the blanket and rested his head on Blake’s shoulder. They returned to the ski lodge for their anniversary; this time staying in a private chalet, sharing the fireplace only with each other.
“Sometimes I wonder what I did to deserve this,” Ted said quietly.
“Most nights I go to bed convinced I’ll wake up on a cold, dirty floor, shaking and desperate for my next fix,” Blake convinced. “Instead, every day I wake up with you, happy and loved. I may not deserve it, but I’m grateful.”
“Me too,” Ted agreed before pulling Blake closer for a kiss.