The Evanescent

Chapter Twenty-Four

Hours had passed before Mae woke up, trapped in Deitonin's embrace.

He had his face buried in her hair and was snoring softly.

Mae smiled; she didn't move, not wanting to wake him.

The Dæmon slept soundly.

Mae reached out and gently stroked his hair.

His eyes fluttered open a little, looking down at her.

She gave him a light smile, "Morning."

He laid his head on the pillow, "Hi..."

She gently ran her fingers through his hair.

Deitonin purred, smiling at her.

She giggled, "That's adorable..."

He closed his eyes, leaning into her hand.

Mae smiled. "How're you feeling?"

"Euphoric..." he murmured.

"Pardon?"

Deitonin brushed his hair back from his face as he rolled over onto his back, "I feel...good..." he murmured reaching over and picking up the deep red orb sitting by him.

Mae smiled, "That's good..."

The Dæmon set the orb on the bench by his bed and sighed, "How're you...?"

"I'm pretty good...got a good night's sleep with you..."

She gave him a smile.

He smiled, "Glad to hear that..."

Mae placed a gentle kiss on his cheek. "I'm so happy to be with you..."

Deitonin returned the kiss and slowly slipped out of bed, "I need to shower...be back soon..."

She nodded, "Okay."

He grabbed his satchel and went into the bathroom.

Mae sighed lightly and laid back.

He undressed and turned on the water, stepping into the shower.

She turned on to her stomach, stretching.

Deitonin soon came out drying his hair, he wore faded blue jeans and a loose white button up.

She smiled, looking to him. "That looks nice."

He set his satchel on the bed and draped his towel around his shoulders, "Thanks."

Mae pat the bed beside me.

He sat down by her, brushing his hand through his frizzed and curly hair.

She smiled, taking his other hand.

Deitonin smiled.

Mae gave his hand a gentle squeeze.

Deitonin leaned forward and kissed her on the forehead.

She smiled, then hesitated before letting her lips brush over his.

He closed his eyes, smiling into the kiss.

She let her arms go around his neck as she closed the space between them.

Deitonin's arms went around her waist.

Mae slowly moved myself onto his lap, deepening the kiss.

He ran a hand through her hair.

She smiled under his lips.

Deitonin's hand slowly ran down her back.

A shiver crawled across her back as it arched.

Deitonin smiled, letting his hand brush against her arm.