Two years. That's how long they have been together. Through celebrations, moments of doubt, and sadness, they managed to remain a couple. They rarely fought, usually over work issues if at all, and always made time to relax after a hard day's work together. Their rhythm had been found, and for the both of them, they had never been happier.

That's why he decided to do this. He realized it was time. Walls had broken down, emotions fully revealed, and the next step needed to be taken. Knowing her, though, he was hesitant. Unsure of how she would react. But he wanted this more than anything and hoped that somewhere inside, she did too.

The door to his apartment opened. She walked in, carrying takeout they ordered for the evening. He gave her a key almost a year ago, since she spent most of her time anyway, after his mother moved to an apartment above her acting school. She sees him sitting on the couch and smiles wide, affection gleaming in her dark green eyes. He gets up to greet her as she heads to the kitchen counter with the bags of food.

"Our regular order, I presume?" he says.

"Of course," she replies. "All I did was give my name and they knew exactly what we wanted."

With the bags on the table, she turns to face him, the smile still residing on her face. He grins, infatuated with her smile itself. He leans in to kiss her, just a quick peck on the lips.

"Hi."

She smiles wider. "Hi."

Her arms wrap around his neck, and he envelops her in his arms as they kiss softly, but deeply. They pull back with their giddy grins, looking into each other's eyes with all the love they have for one another.

"So," she begins, "should we start our relaxation routine?"

"Oh yes. Great movie choices on the menu tonight. Which would you like: horror or fantasy?"

"Fantasy. Let me guess, Lord of the Rings?"

He laughs softly. "Well, is that such a bad option?"

She turns and grabs the bags of food off the counter, leaving his arms, and heading towards the couch. "Seeing Legolas kick some ass is never a bad time."

For an instant before he follows her, he takes her in as she walks away. Her confidence, her strength, her passion, and her hotness. Everything he loves about her. He's becoming nervous for what he must say to her later, but pushes that fear aside to live in this moment, one he knows how they'll both react, where he can enjoy the time with the woman he loves, before it all changes. Forever.