Disclaimer – Usual applies. Hannibal and Clarice do not belong to me; they are the creation of Thomas Harris. I'm just borrowing them for a moment. I'll put them both back, unharmed, just as soon as I'm done here.
A/N – These are the wondering thoughts of Hannibal Lecter as he watches someone very dear to him. No timeline as such. This was just a short muse hit of mine I had some time ago and have only just decided to post. Please R&R.
Tata, H
My Burning Heart
Watching the sleeping figure in front of him, Hannibal Lecter felt something move inside of him as thoughts ran through his head. Placing himself in the comfortable chair, he leant forward and tilted his head to one side. Watching contentedly he whispered them quietly so as not to wake the peaceful slumber cradling the body in its bed
'I look into your eyes and you envelop me,
I watch you sleeping and you bewitch me,
I touch your skin and you possess me,
I hold you and you become me
I inhale your scent and store it away
You are mine and I am yours
I've been waiting for so long
For you to be mine
To fulfil my life and enrich it more
Now you're here with me
I will protect and look after you
Pick you up when you fall
Wipe away your tears when you cry
Guard you from monsters when you're scared
I'll keep you warm and safe
We'll go to places you never dreamt of
Show you things that will amaze you
Teach you everything I know and more
To love you as you love me
I'll bring you joy and happiness
Gifts from far away shores
I'll make all your dreams come true
I'll be here when you wake up
Keep you safe at night
I'll keep the bad things at bay
The smile upon your face
Watch over you as you sleep
I'll look after you
I know my feelings won't fade away
They come in waves, washing over me
I reach out and I touch you
I can't get beyond you
I don't ever want to get beyond you
I'll always be here for you
Always…..'
"Hannibal, are you coming back to bed?" the voice woke him from the trance, looking up he saw his wife was standing in the doorway watching him.
"Yes….sorry….I'm coming now, my dear" Getting up from his seat he turned back "I just can't believe it Clarice, I'm stunned by what I feel" Gently he bent over and softly kissed his sleeping son on his head, whispering 'goodnight' to him
"I know, I feel exactly the same" taking his hand she led them both out of the nursery and back into their own bedroom, beginning to close the door "What were you saying to him just then?" The door clicked shut just as he replied.