Picture Perfect

Chapter 31: Saying Goodbye

          The next morning comes way too early for the pair since they were up pretty late the night before. Waking up before her, Chase leans over and gives her a gentle kiss on the forehead as he quietly slides out of bed, pulling on his boxer briefs and shorts and making his way downstairs to make coffee.

          Walking back into the room about ten minutes later, two steaming cups of coffee he notices Deagan has moved to the middle of the bed on her stomach. After setting the mugs downs on the nightstand, he leans over and kisses her neck, then making kissing noises in her ear, that waking her up.

          "Mm stop," Deagan groans, pushing him away a little, at least trying to.

          "Nope," taking a sip of his coffee and moving her back to her side.

          "I'll hurt you..." he hears her say into the pillow.

         Leaning against her again, making the noises in her ear again, "I'd love to see you try."

          "I'll bite you," she smiles.

          "Are you trying to get me off of you or are you trying to turn me on?" Chase smirks.

          Lifting her head up, pulling her braid out of her hair and shaking it out she sits up pulling the covers over her naked frame. Their clothes scattered on the floor. Chase leans over, kissing her on the cheek as he runs his fingers along Deagan's spine. The bright sun shining in the window, the balcony doors still open from the night before as a light breeze blows in. The combination of the crisp morning air and Chase's fingertips along her spine is enough to give Deagan goosebumps.

          "You sure you have to go?"

          "Yes, I do," Deagan answers running a hand through her wavy hair.

           "Alright if you have to."

          "I'll call you. We'll video chat," Deagan winks at Chase.

          "Well that sounds nice," Chase says handing her a mug of coffee as he gives her a soft peck on the lips. "I promised your mom I'd have you home for breakfast."

          "Well, then we better get ready," Deagan winks as she gets up, picking up her clothes of the floor.

          Later that night, as Chase and Deagan are at the airport, they both can't help but feel that they don't want to do it. Hand in hand, Chase carrying Deagan's bags as they get to the gate.

          "I love you," Chase smiles, wrapping his arms around her and giving her a long, intimate kiss.

          "I love you too," Deagan says, just as her flight is called for boarding.

         She pulls away from Chase, giving one final peck on the lips then grabbing her carry on, rolling it behind her as she makes her way to the gate. After handing her ticket to the older woman at the counter and giving one last wave to Chase, she disappears around the corner.