Tommy looked at Melly scrolling on the phone. There was a slight smile on her face. His attention went back to the television and the senseless action movie playing. Melly looked at the TV and burst out laughing. It was loud and beautiful and carefree. She gave her phone another fleeting glimpse and put it on the coffee table. Tommy tried to appear as if he was not looking at her. She started shuffling around until her head came to rest on his belly. She sighed contently. He put his hand on her hip and realised that he enjoyed the heat coming from her body. It was something safe, normal. And he loved every moment of it.
reflections of an unquiet mind 