Lingering

My body and mind sated - the quiet settles over the apartment.  

The loneliness settles in.  I miss him already and wonder how I will manage until the next time.

I climb into bed feeling alone......

And he is there -- his scent wafts upwards from the pillows - I smile and pull the pillow closer -- snuggle it tight and sleep comes 

with his scent holding me close.