Now What?

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Rose whispered in his ear. "Date it, Jack. I want to remember this night forever." Her voice was soft, and it made Jack's skin tingle. His desire for her had increased as the portrait had progressed. He was now seeing everything through a thick haze. Except Rose. She was still clear to him.

Jack swallowed. He quickly wrote the date at the bottom of the paper. He turned back to face Rose. "Thank-you," she whispered leaning in to kiss him. Jack eagerly deepened the kiss, causing Rose to giggle.

She held onto his portfolio tightly, as she playfully tried to pull away from the kiss. Jack smiled as it ended. Rose's face was shining with love, but something else was there. Something that Jack couldn't quite find a name for.

"Come here." Rose grabbed Jack's hand. He stumbled over the chair as he joined her. She kissed him again. "Wait." He watched in wonder as she crossed the room and locked the door. Rose quickly returned to Jack.

"Rose." Jack looked down at her. She was so beautiful and he loved her so much, but he wasn't sure if she really wanted this or if he was just hoping she did. He let the question hang unfinished.

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Rose sighed happily as Jack pulled her closer to him. His arms were tightly wrapped around her, and Rose didn't ever want that to change. "I love you, Rose," Jack whispered softly. She smiled inwardly. "I love you too Jack."

Rose fell asleep slowly, but Jack didn't sleep at all. He lay awake and watched Rose as she slept, wondering how he could love someone as much as he loved her.

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Jack woke up and wondered briefly where he was. Then he realized Rose was in his arms and he remembered.

She stirred slightly. "Jack," she whispered. "I'm here." Jack's tone was light but reassuring. Rose opened her eyes and gazed at Jack. She smiled. "I'm glad you're here." Jack returned her smile. "Me too." Rose moved her head off pillow and onto Jack's chest.

"Now what?" "I dunno. We could stay here." "I'm nor sure that would be a good idea. We do need to eat." "You're right. Why don't we go have breakfast?" "Well," Rose glanced at the clock on her bed table. "We've missed breakfast, but lunch is just starting."

Jack laughed. "We've slept for awhile then." Rose kissed him lightly. "We had reason to." "Yeah, we did."

Rose slid from Jack's arms and out of her bed. Jack couldn't help but stare at her body as she dressed. She was more beautiful than he had ever imagined anyone could be.

Jack stood up slowly, his limbs slightly stiffened by his long slumber. He quickly dressed. Rose took his hand and led him out of the room. They left through a different door than the one they had entered through. Jack wondered why Rose had chosen to do so, but quickly pushed it from his mind as his hunger increased

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