Zed

After the concert we all went back to my house, all of the Benedict's and all of the Bright's. Together, my beautiful soulfinder and I walked hand in hand; I had promised to myself I would never let Sky out of grasp again. She looked over at me with those giant blue eyes of hers, those eyes that every time I see I fall in love with all over again.

What? I asked her telepathically. You look like you're about to eat me or something. I joked light-heartedly.

Sorry. She replied. You just look so delicious in that suit of yours, I can't help myself.

I stopped walking then and turned Sky to face me. "Hey, you know that I'm never going to leave your side ever again, right?" I knew she was still worried about what happened with the Kelly's so I leant closer to her and stared deeply into those sapphire eyes, forcing her to look at me and believe what I say.

"You promise?" Sky whispered huskily.

"Promise" I whispered back, leaning down to place my lips gently on hers. As I kissed Sky, I felt her melt into me and I deepened the kiss. I started to pull away because I could feel Simon's disapproving stare breaking through my skull, but Sky just pulled me back. I bent to whisper in her ear about her father and she eventually pulled away with the cutest pout that I just wanted to kiss it off her lips but knew I couldn't.

"Get a room you guys", Xav teased from behind us.

I saw Sky blushing from the corner of my eye and had a feeling I looked pretty similar. I grabbed Sky's hand and squeezed it as we got into Simon and Sally's car.

Zed? Sky said in a small voice inside my head.

Yes, Sky.

Thank you.

For what? I asked intrigued.

Well, for staying with me tonight, and for saving me from the Kelly's, and for welcoming me into your family, and well, for being everything I needed, even when I didn't know what I needed. Sky was frantic now.

Hey, calm down baby. There's no need to thank me, it's what soulfinders do. We complete each other, we help each other and we're always there for each other, no matter what. I stared deeply into her eyes, begging for her to believe me when I say the next three words. I love you. I always will and I plan to make you the happiest girl in the world.

Sky looked back at me shyly and said something that shocks me every time she says it. I love you too, Zed Benedict. And don't you forget it.

I was just about to lean down and kiss her when I remembered we weren't alone. I can feel Simon glaring at me again through the mirror. I give him an apologetic smile and lean back into my seat, and grab Sky's hand instead. She blushes again but squeezes my hand gently in a disappointed manner.

Sorry baby, but I really want him to like me. Although, I don't think I'm going the right way about it; kissing his daughter in front of him, when he specifically warned me to keep my hands off you.

Don't worry, he likes you already. You did save me from a bunch of lunatics.. Twice I might add. He just wants to keep you on edge around him.

Like any good father should.

Sky giggled out loud and Simon gave a quizzical look at us before Sally joined in the laughter. We all ended up laughing hysterically at I don't actually know what.

AN: This is my first ever fanfic so please be nice ;) All constructive criticism is welcome. Please feel free to leave a review to help me in the future. If you like it I will continue with this.

All recognisable characters and plot developments belong to the (amazingly talented) author of the Finding Sky books, Joss Stirling.