Tessa + Jem
-Jem's POV-
Once we had gotten back to the institute from the clave meeting, Tessa moved her things into my room. Since the announcement of our marriage, it's the first night of sleeping in the same room let alone bed. I am still overwhelmed that she said yes. I feel healthier and better than ever and I have been happier with her.
When we meet up in our room, I come in to find an already sleep ready Tessa. Once I walk in she gives me that smile that brightens even the darkest of places. Returning the favour, I give a smile back. She is my fiancée now, and now she is mine and mine alone, "I know it's improper but" When I put my arms around her waist and pick her up twirling her around, I find my lips on hers. I can't help but smile through the kiss. I feel happier with her. Stronger.
Whilst putting her down, I gently cup the back of her head and realise we are coming down onto the bed. Tessa brings me down closer to her. My hand explores the different curves and levels of her body. I want to know her. All the bad and the good. Every inch of her skin. My fiancée. I then find that she has paused her hands on my collar. "Wŏ ài nĭ" I say to her.
She then asks "What does it mean?"
"It means I love you."
She gives me another smile "I love you too, James Carstairs." She brings her head up and I bring mine down. I help her undo the buttons of my shirt. I then help her out of her dressing gown and her nightdress underneath. Kissing her bare collarbones, I can feel her tremble underneath me. She then raises her hands behind my shoulders and pulls me closer; as close as we could be. I then trail my kisses lengthening the time to get to her mouth and before I get to it she pulls me into a deep kiss. Tasting the sweetness of honey and smelling the scent of her lavender, Tess then helps me out my trousers. Her hair has come out of the neat braids she had it in before but I don't care and I think neither does she.
