Skin
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  • Reads 31,281
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  • Parts 33
  • Time 1h 27m
Ongoing, First published Mar 13, 2013
We go back to silently watching the clouds. I must have dozed off a bit because I woke to Ed cradling me like a baby and I was more than happy to stay pressed up against his chest, listening to his heart beat.  "Ed," I admired his chiseled features. He was so beautiful, so tanned, so god-like, so perfect.  "Yes, Sweetheart?" His eyes were spilling over with more love than I could hold in my two arms.  "Don't forget me when I'm gone." I whispered. I had to watch as he cried again. Pain twisted up his face into an agonized expression. It was my turn to be strong. I brushed my thumb across his cheek, wiping away the salty tears. He held his hand over mine, keeping my hand on his beautiful face.  "Lainie... I've met an angel. I've held an angel... that's not something I could ever forget."
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