The Love Of Never Land

Chapter 1: Peter Pan

"Peter I'm scared."
"Emma you will be fine." I grab her hands and fold them in mine.
"Will it hurt?" Her bright green eyes look at me with fear on the surface but wonder and hope not far beneath.
"Would I every put you in harms way?" I ask laughing
"No" Emma smiles and her white teeth poke through.
"There's that smile!" I give her hands a reassuring squeeze.
"Ready?" I ask
"Ready!"
We open out hands and a little spark shines.
"Emma! Your doing it!" I yell smiling so big I don't think my face can take it.
The spark grows bigger and bigger.
"I'm going to let go now ok?" I ask looking right at Emma. Her hair falls over her shoulders, she is looking at the orb forming in our hands.
"Not yet. I like this." As the orb grows bigger the more I think of how lucky I am to have Emma.
"Emma." I whisper.
"Yes Peter?" Emma darts a cheerful gaze at me.
" I lo-" as I say it the orb explodes. It sends Emma flying into a tree and me into the river behind us.
"Emma!" I rush over to her trying to collect my thoughts. I stumble over a rock and land on my face. Quickly regaining my self I look up and my lips meet Emma's.
" I love you too Peter." She says pulling away.
I wanted to say it first but she beats me to it every day.
"Betcha can't catch me!" Emma yells and starts running through the forest.
Splash and thrashing I get up and chase after her. Finally catching up to her I grab her by the waist and hug her tight.
"I love you! I love you! I love you!" I yell so loud I bet the village can hear me.
"I know." Emma leans into me grabbing my neck and pulling me into another kiss. Her lips are soft. She smells like fruit and fresh grass.
"Peter there is something...I need to tell you" Emma pulls away quickly. Braking free of my hug she steps forward a couple of feet and turns to take my hands.
"What is it Emma?" I ask concerned.
Tears form in her eyes and a couple roll down her cheeks. I while them away and try to sooth her but she pushes me away.
"Peter. My father has engaged me to a man."
Her words hit me like arrows.
"I'm getting married."