Julia hadn't even realized that she and Alexander had settled into a pattern during the short time they'd known each other until they'd broken it the night before by coming back to her apartment instead of going to his. It had been different falling asleep beside him after in her bed. But a good different.
As gentle as his touch was as he pushed the hair out of her face, it was enough to wake Julia up and she looked at him sleepily for a few seconds before smiling up at him. "Good morning."