You and I - part 7

He stands still, biting his lower lip. Tears are high in his eyes, threatening to drown them in lakes of salty water. His gaze is fixed on her, seeing nothing but her. She wears all white, and when the light from the open doors reach her, it casts a halo of light all around her. As if she glows. Her smile warms him more than the sun ever have done, her beautiful eyes shining and glittering like stars on a midnight sky. He can still see the colour of her eyes even behind the veil she wears. Finally, she reaches him and he takes a step toward her. Her father smiles lovingly at them both, and he takes her hand in his. Behind her veil, tears slowly tumble down her cheeks but she smiles so radiantly at him.
"I love you, angel..." he whispers, their fingers laced together. She virutally beams, seemingly lighting the whole room with her glow.
"I love you, too..." she whispers back, and tears glitter in his eyes. They turn to face the vicar, and he smiles at them. He motions to the congregation, and they obey his simple gesture. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..." he says, his voice ringing out in the room.

She sleeps peacefully, a smile plays on her lips. He lays next to her, completely mesmerized by her, unable to look away from her pretty face. She stirs slightly, sighing in her sleep. Her dreams are pleasant, he can tell just by looking at her. Unable to help himself, he reaches out and gently strokes her cheek. She smiles in her sleep, turning into him. Even in her sleep, she needs to be close to him. He smiles, resting his arms around her. Her breath is warm against his skin when she rests her head on his chest. Holding her tight, he looks up at the ceiling and sends his thanks to everything holy he can think of for her. For sending her to him. He falls asleep, holding her tightly, his dreams lost among the stars.

She awakes before him, still cradled in his arms so safely. He sleeps so soundly, and she lightly kiss his cheek. The early morning sunshine tumbles into their room, lighting it with a warm glow. Her arm slides across his stomach, and she snuggles closer. This is happiness, she thinks as her eyes close, this is being fulfilled.

THE END