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