A Rom-com played softly in the background, filling the living room with flickering light and the occasional bursts of laughter and dialogue.
Mari and Jax now lay together on a large blanket in front of the television, a fluffy throw blanket draped loosely over them. The pillows from the couch had been pulled down to cushion their heads, and the bowl of popcorn they'd shared earlier sat forgotten nearby.
Mari was lying on her side, facing the television, but her eyes weren't on the screen.
Jax was curled around her from behind, his body warm and solid against her back. His arm was draped over her waist, his hand resting lightly just beneath her ribs. His legs tangled gently with hers, and his breath came in soft, steady waves against the back of her neck, warm and ticklish.
