I know it seems a bit early for Christmas, but this is one of those stories that are bursting to be written.
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Her large blue eyes danced over the twinkling skyline. Now that autumn had fallen, New York City sparkled with the crisp air and the gleaming lights form each window. She caught her reflection and wondered briefly if she was just imagining that everything was more beautiful.
With a contented sigh, she glanced around the elegant apartment. The magnificent view overlooked the city and onto the harbor. She made her way across the plush carpet and sat down on sofa.
A pair of strong hands gently cupped her shoulders then he leaned down and gently pressed his lips against her cheek. Lizzie smiled as she inhaled the warm scent of his cologne that wafted towards her nose.
She slid her hand onto his. "How'd it go?"
He gently traced his finger up the side of her face. "Good."
A silence fell over them as she gently squeezed his hand, thinking of how wonderful life was. She took a deep breath as she realized he wasn't talking very much at all. "David?"
"Lizzie," he breathed softly, leaning over her shoulder from his place behind the couch. "Are you happy?"
Lizzie leaned back looked up at him through her thick lashes. "Of course I am." She paused as her corners of her mouth curled into a smile that she quickly hid. "I'm here with you."
David nodded and slowly slipped his hand out of hers. She could hear the gentle thud of his shoes as he walked around the couch and sat down next to her. He slowly took a deep breath and exhaled.
Lizzie stared at him, suddenly her heart thumping in her chest. She furrowed her eyebrows and scooted towards the edge of the couch. It was beginning to feel as if someone had locked their hand around her heart. This was incredibly unusual, especially for David. He always seemed so confident and self assured. "Is everything all right?"
"What do you think of going home?"
Lizzie let out a soft chuckle as she felt the anxiety wash away. "David," she smiled grabbing his strong hand as she brushed a raven curl away from his eyes. "We are home."
His deep blue eyes stared into hers. Lizzie's hazel eyes danced over the mop of curls that he'd begun to wear just a little bit shorter to keep it out of his eyes. She smiled and gently placed her hand on the side of his face. "What's gotten into you?"
He turned his face towards her palm and kissed it softly. "I mean home. Hillridge."
Lizzie's eyes grew wide as she threw her arms around his neck. "That's great! But...why?"
David gently bent her thin fingers as he brought them to his lips and kissed it, his eyes lingered on the gold band around her ring finger. "Because, Hillridge is where we grew up. And I think its time to go back."
Lizzie jumped up and flung her arms around his neck. Just when things seemed as though they couldn't get better...