MY SECOND BUT TRUE LOVE #Wattys2016

CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN

I touched his hair lightly and smiled. Everything felt calm. There was nothing to worry about. No fear, no agitation. Just serenity and harmony. I couldn't resist and leaned forward to kiss his forehead. My lips marked his skin with my love. My fingers mildly played with his hair. But as I was about to move away, I felt a soft kiss being planted on my neck. I quickly looked at his face and saw him smiling. I moved my hands to his cheeks.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you" I apologised while staring into his eyes.

"Beautiful" he stated while caressing my cheek, completely ignoring my apology.

I smiled and rested my nose against his.

"You're feeling better now?" I asked whilst my thumb traced his jawline.

"With you here, I couldn't be any better" he replied and rubbed his nose on mine.

I giggled and imitated him. "You're a drama king, my drama king" I said and moved away slightly.

"Always, my queen" the words escaped his lips, making my heart flutter.

I blushed and looked away.

"What are you doing there? Come here" he commanded and lifted me on the bed, next to him.

"Ouch" I exclaimed as his hands pressed on my bandage.

"Oh! Sorry. Does it hurt too much?" He asked with concern and placed his hand on my neck.

"It's okay. A little" I replied and looked in his eyes and that's when I realised how close our bodies were. I placed my hands on his chest and he wrapped his other arm around me. He kissed on my forehead and muttered an 'I love you' as he gazed into my eyes.

"What do you see in my eyes?" He asked. His fingers travelled up my neck.

I took a deep breath as his touch sent a shiver down my spine. I looked carefully into his eyes, his pupils were dilated and reflected me.

"Myself" I answered and bit my lower lip.

"Not just you" he said and moved his thumb from my earlobe to the corner of my mouth.

"Then?" I questioned, pressing my hands tighter on his chest.

"It's my entire world that you see" he replied, winning my heart for the hundredth time. I peered into his eyes, the gateways to my paradise. I was speechless. He said what I've been yearning to hear. His words travelled straight from ears to my heart. Was there anything worth replying to him? Was there something that could contrast with his golden words?

"I love you, you're my heaven, my emancipation and everything that I'd live for" I managed to say. I was acknowledged that any of what I'd say would never juxtapose with his words. I closed my eyes and pressed my lips on his as I finished saying. He welcomed my kiss and softly took my lower lips between his. I pressed his upper lip and then slightly bit his lower lip. I could feel him smiling. He moved his tounge across my lips as if asking for permission. I parted my lips and allowed him to explore. I touched his tounge with mine and carried on with sucking his upper lip. As he bit my lips, he pulled my closer and pressed his body against mine. I slightly moaned due to the intensity of our snog. My fingers played with his hair and his hands displaced from my back to my neck. He broke the smooch and planted kisses on the crook of my neck. My grasp on his hair tightened and I almost moaned his name.

"Ame, should I stop?" Amarion looked at me and asked. Should he? We were in a hospital and on a hospital bed. Perhaps, we shouldn't go further.

I nodded while my eyes were closed, the frisson running all over my body. He cupped my chin with his hands and gazed into my eyes. Concern evident in them.

"I'm okay. Just you know.." I stuttered while looking down. He lifted my chin and kissed on the tip of my nose. 

"We're on a hospital bed" I reasoned. "But it still is a bed" he smirked. I blushed and he kissed on my cheek.

"You look so beautiful when you blush" he complimented.

I was too shy to react and just hugged him. He embraced me back. I buried my head in  his chest and to be honest I never felt more homely. 'Eternal' and 'love'  were finally together. All of the missing parts of mine were restored. My heart beated happily again. My soul was at peace and my mind attained serenity. It felt as if I was alive again.

"Amour?" His soothing voice called my name. My ears just wanted to hear it over and over.

"Hm?" I smiled against his chest.

"Thank you for saving my life. I don't have words to appreciate you. If you hadn't come on time I would have died. You gave me a new life. Will I ever be able to repay you?" He rambled and before he could do it further, I pecked his lips.

He looked at me blankly.

"Never again will you say that. You're the one who invigorated me. You're my saviour. And there is nothing to repay. You don't repay love. Love is the most selfless thing on earth" I replied and pecked his lips once again.

"I love you baby" he replied and planted a hard kiss on my forehead.

My heart turned warmer on the mention of the word "baby".

"I love you too babe" I replied. He squeezed me into a hug as I uttered "babe".

"Is this really happening?" I thought to myself. Everything felt so surreal. The ache in my side reminded me that I wasn't dreaming yet I couldn't believe. My long awaited love was in my arms! I was euphoric on the inside. On the outside, I was melting and freezing and then over again.

"I thought my life had ended" Amarion said in a serious tone.

"But seems like it had just begun" he continued and kissed on the top of my head.

"Agreed" I smiled and wrapped my arms around him tightly.