She's missed sharing space with a warm body. It's especially nice now, with the chill in the air to contrast the muggy heat of Texas. Her body's draped over his, his chest rising and falling under her head.

"Y'know, I'm beginnin' t'think y'have a thing for my hair."

She smiles, humming softly, and snuggles a little closer when his idle hands cause the fine hairs on the back of her neck to stand on end. Sweat is beginning to cool.

She presses her lips to his heart, scattering kisses across his chest, ending with a playful flick of his nipple with her tongue. She looks up to catch his eyes, smiling with satisfaction.

"That was one helluva welcome back."