A/N: (Epilogue) You can thank MysticLady3 for asking for another part. Warning: Extremely mushy. May suffocate under severe fluffiness.
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'No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted,'
Wings of a Goddess
As the lightning cracked and the rain continued to fall heavily from the weeping sky, two lovers shared an everlasting kiss of love and passion. Wet bodies clung to each other, arms wrapped tightly around one another. In the eerie moonlight, the lovers seemed to glow in an unearthly aurora of light. Slowly and ever so gently their locked lips parted. Eyes fluttered open, a deep ocean blue meeting emerald. The couple is completely drenched, rain water and tears run down their faces. Both bodies tremble, but not from the chilling breeze, but from the utter happiness of being finally together.
"Stay?" she whispered, barely loud enough for him to hear, "Forever?" Her eyes glisten in more unshed tears as he gazed lovingly into her eyes, a sad smile pulling at the corners of his tender lips. He had longed to hear those words and now that they were spoken he couldn't believe his ears. His angel wanted him back.
He nodded feverishly, holding back his own tears of happiness and embraced the love of his life. He pulled her body up against his own until no space was left and tucked his face into the crook of her neck, taking in her sweet jasmine scent. She gasped in glee and held tightly onto him as her tears finally escaped. His soft tickling breath on her neck sent tingles throughout her body, right down to her frozen toes.
They stayed like that, lost in each other's warm embrace, for what felt like hours. And soon the pounding rain came to a gentle dribble. The luminescence moon shone so brightly behind the departing clouds, reflecting the glossy wet world around the couple. But they didn't notice. The tall young man swept his love off her feet in one quick motion. She inhaled sharply in surprise and snaked her arms around his neck as he proceeded to carry her bridal style across the wet drive and up the small flight of stairs to her door. Not taking his eyes off the beauty in his arms, he shifted his weight to one foot and slammed his other foot into the door, sending it open.
Without a hint of hesitation, he rushed in and kicked the door shut behind him. The interior of her home was lit only by a few selectively placed candles, setting dancing shadows along the walls as he carried her into the cozy living room. He quickly found a big soft white couch and plopped her wet body onto it. He kicked off his shoes and bent down, reaching for her, but froze when the candle's glow caught her exquisite beauty. He gazed lovingly down at her, her green eyes glistening, her chest rising gently with each breath, her intoxicating shimmering wet legs and drenched nightgown outlining her shapely figure. She was more than an angel, she was a goddess.
Catching his longing stare, she pouted her angelic lips and smiled seductively at the genius looking her over. His eyes seemed to sparkle in excitement as his heart beat increase to a dangerous rate, pumping almost forgotten emotion through his veins. She giggled softly as he carefully crawled on top of her, his fingers tickling her as he ran his hands up her body and cupped her face. His thumbs delicately stroked her flushed cheeks as he leaned down and brushed his lips against hers.
"I love you," he murmured softly against her lips. His eyes flutter closed and he pressed his lips firm onto hers. She returns his kiss and without breaking it, he flexed his arms behind his back and she slipped his wet jacket off. The jacket hit the floor, and he quickly cupped her face again, cradling her like a porcelain doll. In response, she wrapped her arms around him, her fingers gripping the back of his damp shirt. Tongues toyed with each other for a few minutes until slowly their lips parted, their need for air burning in their chests.
"I lov-" she began breathlessly, but he placed a finger to her luscious lips.
"Shh, you're too good for me," he murmured, cutting her off. He kissed her once more, passion burning. She sighed deeply as he shifted to lay beside her. His cool arms wrapped around her wet body, sending a tingle up her spine as he nuzzled her neck. She turned in his embrace to look into his deep gaze. Love and desire glowed without end within them. Her heart surged with regret.
"No, I don't deserve you," she whispered, more fresh tears streaming from her tired eyes. "All I have put you through..."
He smiled and kissed away her tears. "I'm glad you did," he uttered softly, "I was such a fool. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know what love is. Don't ever leave me," he begged as he ran his fingers gently through her damp golden hair. She nodded and buried her face in his chest, tears of happiness meeting the fabric of his shirt. They cuddled close in the candlelight, not having a care in the world about anything else except the person in their arms and the love in their heart for them.
In the soothing warmth of each other's embrace, they fell sleep. She dreamed of the future and the man she wanted to spend it with. He dreamed only of her, his love flying on the wings of a goddess.
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