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[aurumlupus]

Sev sighed. "Alright then." He said, and began. "First off: yes. It came out wrong. I hadn't conciously intended for it to be or sound like that." He paused, and took a breath. "And second: no. It wasn't wrong how it came out. I realize that I just met you. And yet, there's more to it. Parts I can't explain, just feel. I love you Shiya, and want to be with you forever," he paused again, taking another breath before continuing. "but it might be to early for me to be saying these things, asking to much of you." He said, his voice dropping slightly.

[ShadowsCryInTheNight]

Shiya was silent for a few moments, moments that felt like lifetimes. She closed her eyes. She felt like she was underwater; unable to move or think easily, yet utterly calm and feeling like time had come to a permanent stop. Unable to fall but unable to rise. She slowly managed to sort out her thoughts. This didn't really feel like the classic 'yes or no' situation, where he would be waiting for a clear answer; rather, it felt like he was asking for permission to ask the question at all. At least, it felt that way to her. Shiya felt an odd sensation, like she was falling; then she had her balance and clarity back. She opened her eyes. "I can't imagine my feelings for you getting anything but stronger as time passes." Her voice was very soft, barely more than a whisper. "If there's any way I can cope with that, it would be knowing that you will be with me for the rest of my life. One simple word doesn't even begin to describe how much I care about you. It's so powerful that sometimes I feel as if I'll burn to ash in mere seconds, and yet, I wouldn't have it any other way." She slowly reached out to touch Sev's cheek. "If you're really willing to spend the rest of your life with me, then I can assure you that I will be the most happy and amazed person who ever lived."

[aurumlupus]

Sev smiled in return. He gently reached up and caressed her cheek with his hand, almost unconciously mirroring her movements. Whatever he had been expecting it wasn't this, for this filled a void he hadn't known was there before. "I'm as willing as you are, Shiya." He quietly replied, looking into her eyes.

[ShadowsCryInTheNight]

Shiya was drowning in green again. Is this even possible? she wondered. How am I still... not ash? "Are you sure?" she asked, almost unable to believe it.

[aurumlupus]

"More than I have ever been before." Sev replied, then leaned forward and kissed her.

[ShadowsCryInTheNight]

Shiya linked her hands behind his neck and kissed him back, finally letting her thoughts drift away.

[aurumlupus]

Sev's arms gently wrapped around her, holding her close to him. He closed his eyes, all thoughts gone from his head, the world around him gone.

[ShadowsCryInTheNight]

Shiya's hand tangled gently in his hair. A few thoughts drifted into her mind but she pushed them away.

[aurumlupus]

Sev slowly, gently, broke the kiss, resting his forehead on hers. He smiled, conscious of how little space there was between their lips.

[ShadowsCryInTheNight]

"I love you," Shiya whispered.