His kisses are like warm honey. They're sweet, sticky, and last on your lips for days. He's like standing in the rain after a long, hot drought. He warms my heart. His love gets rid of any shadows I have in my heart. His love is like beautiful drops of sunshine. I think I'm in love.
But I'm ruined. I pray that he doesn't find out the truth. He won't like me anymore. He will desert me. I hope that never happens because he is the only guy I've ever thought I could live with for the rest of my days. He is the only man that's ever made me feel this way about somebody. I guess I shouldn't let my hopes and dreams carry me off.
"Alice! Alice, where are you?"
"I'm over here, Hatter! On the balcony!" I called out to him.
"Oh, here you are Alice! And you can call me Tarrant."
"Alright, um, Tarrant. So, why were you looking for me?"
"Well, my little lass, I was just wondering where you were. I didn't see you at breakfast this morning. And I just wanted to make sure you were okay."
"Oh, yes, I'm fine Tarrant. Thank you for asking."
"Would you like to sit with me, my dear Alice and tell me what's been on your mind that troubles you so?"
"Tarrant, I promise I'm okay, it's just that I've been thinking of going back home and-"
"Going back home!? Why!? You belong here Alice! You belong in Wonderland. It's where all your true friends are. It's where… It's where I am."
"Tarrant, my family is probably worried sick, and I at least have to tell them I'm okay! I also need to answer a question."
"Please sit with me my sweet Alice…" he begged. His eyes were a soft green. How could I ever say no to him? He's been there cheering me up, encouraging me, and well, being the Mad Hatter since I met him.
"Alright Tarrant. But the White Queen said last night that she would like to speak to me. She said at around eleven she would expect my presence in the parlor." I answered as I sat down on the white stone bench. It was cold and a little damp; but I was comfortable because I was now sitting by Tarrant.
"I only need five minutes to ease some of your troubled mind." He implied as he reached for my two hands and held them in his.
"What do you mean Tarrant?" I teased.
He started inching closer to me, bringing his face closer to mine and as he spoke, his soft lips brushed against mine.
"I'm just saying I can help you. I want to take some of your burden off. And don't say there's nothing wrong."
I leaned in to kiss him. I hoped this would distract him long enough to where he would forget the topic, it usually did. We sat there kissing each other for an abundant ten seconds before he pulled away.
"Are you trying to get me distracted by your kisses, Alice?" he teased. He hadn't forgotten the topic. I shouldn't lie to him. I can't lie to him; he'd see right through it. I shouldn't fear his reaction, but I do. What if he doesn't want me anymore?
"You'd hate me." I whispered as I hung my head in disgust at myself.
"I could never hate you Alice." He said as he cupped his hands against my face, pulling it upwards so he could look into my blue eyes.
"You are so... so… um… beautiful! Yes, that's the word! You are so beautiful Alice; and you are MY Alice. You are mine. Please tell me what's wrong. I will try the best I can to understand. I can help you with your burden. Please trust me Alice."
"I do trust you. I just… I…" I sobbed out, and then went into full out crying. Tarrant pulled me onto his lap and kissed the top of my head and wrapped me up in his arms. He made a barrier with his body for me. I was enveloped between his arms and his clothes. He was warm against my body, and he got warmer. He always got warm when my body was close to his. Sometimes when we have a passionate kiss, he gets very hot and his hands start shaking and he wraps them into the fabric of my dress so they don't 'wander' too much. I wouldn't mind if they did.
"Oh my sweet, sweet Alice, don't cry. Please don't cry. It's alright. I'm here with you, and you are here with me, and we are infinite."
"Do you really want to know what happened? Do you care that much about me? You have to promise you won't get disappointed at me."
"Yes, I really do want to lighten your load. I DO care for you that much and I promise I won't be disappointed in you," he whispered into my ear.
"Alright. I will tell you what happened, Tarrant." I said as I got out of his lap and took a seat next to him and shielded my face with my hair from his searching eyes.