Why'd You Come Back?

I Love You

Dallin's POV

Having Willow snuggled up in my arms again is the best thing that could ever happen to me. I still can't believe this is real. The love of my life, snuggled close to me once again.

Being careful not to wake her, I crawl out of the bed and head to my room. I hop in the bathroom to take a quick shower. I step out and pull on some boxers and walk towards my drawers to find something to wear for today. Then, out of nowhere, I hear screaming coming from Willow's room.

Immediately I rush out and barge into her room. She keeps screaming, "No! No! No, Daniel!"

"Willow." I start to shake her from ger nightmare. "Willow." Her eyes flutter open. Her tear stained face is always hard to see. The first time she was screaming was terrifying, but now I understand why. "It's okay, Willow. Everything's okay." I reassure her as I bring her close into me and hug her.

Her sobs rack her body as she leans into my bare skin. Oh, man! I forgot I'm only in boxers!

"I'll be right back, Willow." She nods and lets me leave. I quickly rush into my room and grab a random shirt. Slipping it on over my head, I rush back to Willow.

Once again, I embrace her. She's stopped crying, but hiccups come from her now.

"I'm sorry, Dallin." she whispers.

"What are you sorry for?"

She waits a couple of seconds to reply. "For having to scare the living daylights out of you. I'm sorry I have problems now, and that I'm not the same girl I was before."

"Willow, you will always be the girl I knew. There's just a few new problems."

"Major problems."

I smile. "Not as major as losing you." I look down at her to see she's staring up at me. "Willow, remember that night me and you danced?" I ask. She nods her head. "I never got to finish what I was saying." Willow sits up a little higher and gives me her full attention, allowing me to go on. "Well, I wanted to tell you...uh..." Come on, don't be a wuss, Dallin! "No matter what, I love you. Always." I tell her with all my heart. She seems a little thrown off by what I said. Actually, that's an understatement, she seems extremely shocked and surprised.

"Willow?" I ask as she sits still, staring off into space.

"Dallin," she finally musters, "don't you think this is a little quick?"

I stare at her, seeing that she's contemplating the whole predicament. I see I might've rushed into things a little quick. She's obviously still ocatious about men. "Willow, I...I..." how do I make things better? "I think I waited too long to tell you I love you."

She looks away, probably taking things in. It's silent as I sit on the edge of her bed. It's nerve racking. I want to know what she's thinking.

"Dallin," I turn to look at her. Her facial expression seems neutral. I have no idea or hint of what she may be feeling. "I never stopped loving you either."

Her words practically take my breath away. She loves me! She loves me! I can feel a huge smile take over my face. Then, something so unexpected happens. Willow leans in, slowly, and she places a hand on the side of my jaw. My breath hitches once she's seconds away from kissing me.

She looks up into my eyes. "Is this okay?"

I let out a whisper of a breath. "Yes."

After I say that one word, I feel her soft lips gently press against mine. Even though it is the tiniest of pecks, it is electrifying. On instinct, my hand reaches up and cups her face, slightly deepening the kiss. Pleasur surges through my body as her hands move to tangle in my hair. After a while we break away, breathless.

"I should get ready." She smiles up at me and gets out of bed, heading towards her restroom. I guess that's my que to leave. I get up and head to my room to finish getting ready. I don't plan on strolling around in boxers for the rest of the day.
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Willow's POV

I still can't believe Dallin loves me. I can't believe I kissed him! Thinking about what happened this morning has opened my eyes to seeing that I don't need to fear being in love, or the thought of love. It doesn't have to neccisarily make me weak, but it can help make me stronger again.

"What's cooking good looking?" Dallin asks as he wraps his arms from behind me. He nuzzles into my neck and it just makes me want to melt. I love him. I really really love him.

"Making dinner." I tell him. "Now, it would be greatly appreciated if you didn't disturb the chef." I joke as I pry his hands away from me.

But instead of him going, he places both hands on either side of my body. Trapping me in between the counter and him.

"I would never intentionally disturb the chef." He jokes back, whispering into my ear. He starts to leave butterfly kissing down my face and then starts to suck gently on my neck.

"Dallin..." I moan out. He turns me around and holds me tight to him as he keeps sucking my neck. "Dallin, we shouldn't get too carried away." I say.

He pulls back and cups the back of my neck. He stares deeply into my eyes, "Whatever you want, I'll give it to you." He places a light kiss on my lips and leaves me to finish cooking our dinner.
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Hey readers! Sorry I haven't updated in while and sorry this chapter is so short. But I really hope you enjoyed it! :)