collection of short stories

Afterglow

The sun had already set. The trees swayed in the gentle breeze. People strolled down the dirt path as they neared the city. There were many couples and families walking to and fro in that part of the state. It was a tourist spot and it was very popular during sunset times since you could see a beautiful sunset by the cliffs.

"Hey, babe, take a photo of me standing here." The young woman with short hair told her significant other who was standing watching the sunset. He smiled at her and nodded as he took the phone out her hand.

"Smile, love," he said as he took a photo of her, "My beautiful angel. I love you."

She laughed and smiled as she walked over to him. Taking the phone from his hand and putting it in her pocket, "Thanks, hon." She took his hand and leaned against him as they watched the afterglow of the sunset. He leaned towards her and kissed her head.

"Thank you," he said quietly. She turned to him and looked at his eyes with a question.

"What is it?" She asked him with a soft voice, gently caressing his hand with her fingers.

"Thank you for coming with me. This was very nice. I miss you a lot," he said and leaned against her as they watch the last specks of light disappear.

"I love you, love. Always. I wanted to come because I love you." she smiled and walked a few steps away so he could follow her lead. She felt very happy to be with him. He was her world. She was his world too. They were completely, ardently in love with each other.

He followed her in silence and they walked up to their Airnb. They were staying briefly in South Korea before they both deployed to their bases. They were engaged but not married yet. They tried to get close bases but with their different career fields in the USAF. She was a pilot. He had a different career. However, they made sure to work it out because they loved each other.

She let go of his hand and went to the bathroom while he went to the kitchen to cook supper. He got the ingredients for the dish she was going to prepare. He did not know how to cook but he loved to help her. He smiled when he got it ready for her. She came back with her satin white pearl nightgown. She also had her bunny ears as well. He stared at her in silence. He swallowed and coughed.

"What's up, baby?" She asked coyly and smirked when she gave him a surprise kiss on his lips. She was in a playful mood, he thought to himself. He laughed, and smiled at her again.

"I have your things ready for you, babe," he said sweetly and gave her a hug.

"You are so beautiful... but you know how I feel when I see you all dressed up like this." He said cautiously, wondering why he felt warm by her touch.

"I know, baby, but I want you," she said as she kissed him on the lips. He took her shoulders and leaned into her kiss. He sighed when he felt her hands on his chest, playing with the buttons of his shirt. His eyebrow raised and he leaned back to look at her.

"Are you sure, babe. I can wait," he looked at her dilated brown eyes. She stared at him with this intense stare.

"Yes, I want to be with you...We are engaged." He stopped her from getting near her. He took her hand and stared at her again.

"I know you wanted to wait until we were married and we are going to be married anyway... I respect your wishes. I do not want to pressure you, love," he said with care. She looked at herself and at him. She stepped back a bit and sat down. She was quiet but she nodded to herself.

"I know, but I changed my mind...not because I feel pressured. I want to do it with you." She said with a quiet sigh. Her downcast face was hidden by her hair but he knew she was sad and he hated it when she was sad.

"If you're sure, then okay... I will go slow," he said with a quiet resolve. He approached her slowly and kissed her head. Then he slowly kissed her forehead, her eyebrow, her cheeks, her nose, and finally her lips. She responded and kissed him back. He picked her up, and took her to their bedroom. Laying gently still liplocked, he closed the door.

Slowly, they kissed and made out with each other. He took off his shirt. She took off her nightgown. He proceeded to kiss her chest as she took off his pants. Then, they were both bare and connected to each other by their lips.

"You are so beautiful," he said in between kisses.

"Thank you, baby," she said with a contented sigh. He kissed her shoulder blades and she touched his skin lightly. They hugged each other and prepared themselves for a night of love. Then after a while of making out, he laid her down. Still hesitant, he looked at her for a sign that she was uncomfortable, but she did not display any restraint. He let her open her legs and he let himself slowly on top of her.

"Oh," she gasped a little when he settled on top of her. A chill ran through his spine. He didn't move but this felt very, very nice and right. He looked at her again.

"Are you okay?" He asked as he gently caressed her face, still not moving. She nodded, and kissed him. He began his motions. They danced together all night long. So much love. So much passion. So much caring.

When they finally finished, stayed with her for a while until he could not any longer. Then he curled against her, and hugged her.

"Thank you," he whispered in her hair after they made love together.

"I know you wanted to do it with me for a long time, so I thought it would be nice to do it..." she said quietly. She put a hand over her belly, and stopped to ask, "Do you think I might get pregnant?"

He looked at her and briefly closed his eyes to imagine her carrying his child, "Maybe and maybe not. We did not use protection so there is always a possibility, baby." He kissed her neck and hugged her more.

"Would you want to be a dad?" She asked softly. She knew he wanted to be a father. She knew he wanted to have kids. However, she did not know when.

"Yes, of course, darling," he chuckled a little thinking of his future kids. He loved the idea of a home with her. Always her.

"Okay, I see." She said quietly and stopped talking. She fell asleep and he held her close.

"My queen, my future wife," he last said before drifting off to dreamland with the love of his life in his arms.

Fin.~