"Julia," his voice came out in a mere whisper as his lips brushed against
hers. Derek cleared his throat and took a step backwards moving his hands
to her shoulders where they settled, his grasp firm. He looked down into
her eyes. "Are you certain you want to do this?" He meant all of it,
everything what might happen, her falling asleep in his arms, what was
happening at that moment. The entire thing. Though he would never admit
it, he was terrified of ruining what they already had.
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She reached up and gently cupped his face, meeting and keeping his gaze
"I've never been more sure of anything in my life, Derek. Close your eyes."
"Close your eyes, Derek." she repeated with a gentle smile, voice still
quiet. When he did she put her forehead against his.
"I want you Derek, don't you know that? Now, tomorrow, next week, next
year..... holding your hand," she paused and followed words with action by
slipping her left hand into his right one and lacing their fingers together
"working, talking..."
".. going toe to toe with you when we disagree on something," she added with
quiet humor before giving him a soft but quick kiss "exasperating you to no
end.. making love with you...."
This last part was said softly and she touched his face again and waited for
him to open his eyes, her own sincere and emotions clear in her eyes.
"I came back to you, Derek." And she had. She had willingly given up what
she had thought was her salvation for him, had even died. Surely he
couldn't have serious doubts...?
"Yes," she murmured quietly "I'm very sure."
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