Dappled light streams across his shoulder
Ebony hair ruffled in sleep
Gentle fingers trace pattern left by the light
Kisses follow the path that fingers have created
"Morning, Oliver mine"
Muted light streams through the window
Mahogany hair tickling pale shoulder
Sleepy fingers dig into rumpled sheets
Kisses slide over warm skin
"Madainn mhath, Marcus mine"
Rumpled sheets slide to the floor
Stormy eyes trace inked promises
Lazy fingers run under a leather tie
Promises made in war
"New ink, love?"
Cool sheets slide over warm skin
Amber eyes reflect promises kept
Curious fingers trace down his spine
Promises kept in peace
"Happy Anniversary, mo leannan"
Sleepy feet stumble to the kitchen
Ebony hair slides through rough fingers
Steam rises slowly from the kettle
Memories haunt each morning
"A year passed in a minute…"
Groggy feet move across the floor
Mahogany hair swept from sleepy eyes
Steam rises slowly from teacups
Memories waiting to be made
"A minute lasts forever …"
Unsteady hands bring teacups to the table
Stormy eyes look through the steam
Hands reach for each other across the table
Whispers in the morning sun
"Do you regret those years?"
Unsteady hands wrap around the warm mug
Amber eyes peer through the steam
Feet touch underneath the table
Whispers in the quiet space
"Do you regret me?"
Steady hands wipe the mirror clear
Ebony hair tamed for the day
Hands reach from behind the curtain
Fingers touching clean cheeks
"Remember, I will always find you."
Steady hands wipe foam from hard planes
Mahogany hair damp and wild
Hands reach through the curtain
Fingers touching beloved features
"Remember, I will always be here."
Gentle fingers slide down his soft jumper
Stormy eyes search for promises
Bag and books in his hand
Powder flies as he disappears
"Be good, Oliver Mine."
Gentle hands slide across his broad shoulders
Amber eyes search for forever
Broom and bags on his shoulder
Power sizzles as he disappears
"Be safe, Marcus mine."
Forgotten dreams come true
Ebony hair tousled to perfection
Nervous fingers trace over perfect pleats
Quietly he steps into the room
"Open your eyes, love"
Forgotten promises never go away
Mahogany hair falling over damp eyes
Unsteady finger trace over perfect pleats
Quietly he touches his love's face
"You take my breath, leannan."
Quiet celebration of a year of promises
Stormy eyes sparkling in the candlelight
Whispers of old wishes and dreams
Papers slide from an envelope
"Promise me forever?"
Quiet declaration of years of promises
Amber eyes search for answers
Whispers of new wishes and dreams
Papers to grow a family
"Promise me always?"
Empty streets lay a path
Mahogany hair ruffles in the breeze
Steady hands join unsteady hearts
Questions always asked
"You are my North Star."
Empty streets lead home
Ebony hair falls in his eyes
Steady fingers touch unsteady eyes
Questions always answered
"You are my home."
Cool sheets rustle in the night air
Stormy eyes drift closed
Scarred fingers trace beloved features
Kisses feather on a silver band
Tha gaol agam ort, m' anam caraid
Cool sheets settle over heated skin
Amber eyes droop in slumber
Scarred hands gather up precious fingers
Kisses scatter on a silver band
Tha gaol agam ort, m' anam caraid
a/n:
Madainn mhath - Good morning
Mo Leannan - my sweetheart
Tha gaol agam ort, m' anam caraid - I love you, my soul mate
