"Chirp, Chirp, Chirp," I awoke to the gentle chirping of birds in the distance.
"…Mmm, stop bothering mee..."
I shifted slightly, feeling a warmth beside me. Opening my eyes, I realized it was Hina, curled up and asleep next to me. I was sure she'd been sleeping with Mom last night, so she must have snuck over to my bed sometime in the middle of the night. I'd gotten used to this; Hina would sometimes find her way into my bed, and I didn't mind. It was one of those little things that made me smile, even half-asleep.
I looked over to the bed next to ours. Mom was still resting peacefully, her breathing slow and even. There was, however, no sign of Dad.
I glanced at the clock: 6:30 a.m. I wondered where he might have gone so early. Getting out of bed carefully to avoid waking Hina, I noticed a small note on the desk. Leaning over, I saw Dad's handwriting: "Gone for a morning bath."
