AN: OK I have to say that I feel this is a great chapter to end it on, thanks for taking the time to read and review this. I hope you all like the ending. There may be a follow up but I'm not sure at the moment. Anyway happy reading.

"Honey, how do you feel about taking a trip down to the coast?" Shalimar asked Emma who was currently watching the morning news on TV.

"Uh huh, whatever you say baby," Emma replied not looking away from the screen.

Sighing slightly, Shalimar crawled down to the end of the bed stealthily until she was directly behind Emma, wrapping her arms around Emma's slender waist. Emma almost jumped out of her skin in shock.

"Jesus! You know, it's rude to sneak up on people," Emma stated rather harshly.

"Well I wouldn't have had to sneak up on you, if you had been listening to me," Shalimar placed a tender kiss on Emma's neck, lingering slightly.

"I was listening,"

"No you wasn't, you were too engrossed in the news,"

"Shal, I'm a woman therefore I can multi-task," Emma informed Shalimar who cocked an eyebrow, bemusement on her face.

"Ok Miss Multi-task, what did I say to you?" Shalimar quizzed the red head.

"Something about something," Emma hesitated, totally unsure of what Shalimar had actually said although not wanting to have to admit that fact to her lover.

"Charming my own girlfriend can't even be bothered to listen to me and my romantic ideas. So much for being able to multi-task. I thought you said you're a woman therefore you could?" Shalimar teased, not being able to stop herself.

"Hey Miss Fox you know I'm all woman,"

"True," Shalimar said before Emma kissed her.

"Ok so what did you actually say to me before?" Emma asked.

Shalimar told Emma once again her idea about going to the coast, an idea Emma loved especially since the weather was perfect.

Shalimar and Emma were lying on the beach together, Emma with her head resting on Shalimar's chest, listening to the gentle beating of Shal's heart. One hand resting on the strong abs Shal worked hard for.

"Em, have you got any sun-screen on?" Shalimar asked concerned for her lovers pale skin.

"No,"

"Sit up and I'll rub some on you, I don't want you getting all burnt and having to look like a lobster," Shalimar explained, Emma doing as she was told with amusement written clearly on her features.

"So you wouldn't fancy me looking like a lobster? Shame, I was hoping to go as one for Halloween to keep in with your animal theme, since you're always a cat," Emma grinned at Shalimar, seeing her reflection in Shal's sunglasses just before Shal punched her arm playfully.

"Very funny Em, I'm rolling on the floor with my sides splitting," Shal's voice dripped sarcasm as she warmed the sun-screen in her hands before proceeding to rub it in on her shoulders, gradually working her way lower down Emma's back. Once Shalimar had finished her back, Emma turned around to face her, allowing Shal to start work on her front.

"Baby do you want me to take off my bikini top? To give you better access?" Emma asked innocently, a child-like smile playing on her lips.

"Well only if you think it'll help me out," Shalimar replied grinning in sweet anticipation as she watched Emma's hands slip around to her back, untying the bikini top which before long lay discarded on the golden sand beside them.

Shalimar once again warmed the cold sun-screen in her palms before applying it to Emma's shoulders, once again working her way down her front. Shalimar lingered a little too long on Emma's breasts, causing some of the other sun-worshippers to throw either disgusted or lustful looks their way.

"You know I think their pretty well protected now, plus people are staring, not that I mind though," Emma giggled; loving the feel of Shalimar's strong yet tender hands on her skin.

"Well you can never be too careful," Shalimar said in a faux-serious voice, causing Emma to laugh harder and attract more attention. Although Shalimar's hands did reluctantly move on downwards, rubbing lotion over her stomach and waist, before going back to do Emma's arms and legs.

The sun was setting painting a beautiful landscape out over the ocean, the reds, oranges and purples making the scene almost picturesque. Shalimar and Emma strolled effortlessly along the shore, hand in hand as their feet got wet by the gentle lapping of the waves.

"Shalimar I was thinking how would you like for us to sell my place and buy our first home together on a beach somewhere, our own beach house," Emma said slightly nervously, not wanting to spoil what they had.

"Our own little beach house huh? Sounds great to me, although there is one thing,"

"What's that?" Emma didn't have a clue as to what Shalimar would say next.

"Could we get a dog or two? You know our own little family, before we think about kids," Shalimar said feeling rather embarrassed at her own soppiness.

"Yes!" Was all Emma could shout before practically jumping into Shalimar's arms, a huge grin on both of their faces, as Shalimar twirled Emma around in her arms.

"I love you Em, I always will," Shalimar spoke from her heart once she had put Emma down, so that they were standing face to face.

"Just like I'll always love you," Emma replied, leaning in to capture her true loves lips with her own, kissing her with all the love and passion inside of her, as they waves continued to lap around their feet, the sun continuing to set beautifully in the background.