Hey there, loves. I have been listening to the Doors far more than is healthy recently and the song "Crystal Ship" inspired this little ficlet of mine. Really short, but there was really nothing to add. It is set anytime after Bella and Edward get together, but before Bella is turned. Just a little something to keep me entertained in my Chinese class.

"Before you slip into unconsciousness,

I'd like to have another kiss.

Another flashing chance at bliss,

Another kiss, another kiss."

- The Doors, "The Crystal Ship"

She slid into bed and rolled into my waiting arms. I pressed a gentle kiss into her lips. She pouted when I pulled away too soon – always too soon - but soon snuggled down against me.

I couldn't be comfortable to rest against, but it made her happy.

We spoke softly to each other about trifles and profundities. I could tell she was slipping slowly to asleep.

Before she was lost to her dreams completely, I inclined my head to capture another kiss. Despite her lethargic state, she responded with her usual vigor.

I allowed myself, for one brief moment, to lost myself in her. I pretended, for a time, that we were an ordinary couple, that I could fall asleep by her side, that I could give her everything she asked of me, and that I didn't have to worry about losing control of my monstrous side and hurting her.

It was over too soon. I could sense my control quickly deserting me and I had to pull back.

I could hear her mumble, "Tease," drowsily before she finally drifted off.

And I was left with her dreams, and mine.

Hope you liked it.

Also, a side note. I found out last night that a new treatment has been discovered for newly diagnosed type-one diabetics. A cancer drug is being used to kill of the patients immune system so that when it starts up again, the white blood cells don't attack the remaining insulin-producing beta cells. While the clinical trials don't start for a year and it can only be used for patients who still have beta cells, this is progress. As a type-one diabetic, I am very excited about the progress being made. Of course, I thought last night that I could get the treatment, resulting in extreme disappointment today when I found out that I could not (the last of my beta cells were destroyed about 8 years ago). Still, there is hope. So tell everyone you know who is affected by diabetes that there is hope. Even if current diabetics are never cured, at least there won't be any new diabetics in a couple of years.

So all my blessings and well-wishes and love go to the scientists who made this amazing discovery.

Good night, and I love you all.
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