Sooooooooooooooooooo, I know I said I was gonna have this up yesterday and plus the fact that I decided actually to extend this to four parts (possibly more if I come up with anything else) try not to kill me! I promise it'll be good to make up for the wait! Now, onto the story that's fighting its way out of my brain!
Zane woke up, probably sometime around four in the morning to small noises coming from the other side of the bed. Poking his head up from the soft comforter and dark hair smelling wonderfully of gunpowder, metal and roses he was buried in, Zane was momentarily confused. Then flashbacks from possibly the most amazing night of his existence hit him as his mind registered the small figure curled up shivering on the other side of the bed that was completely devoid of blankets. Make that a small, naked figure, as Zane smiled at the woman currently sharing his bed.
However, realizing it was her who was making the shivery noises, Zane's smile quickly turned to a frown as he carefully pulled her to him, and back under the blankets, uncurling her slightly so he could see her face. Slipping one of his arms under her, he shifted her so that the covers were completely over both of them and her head was resting on his bicep with his hand trailing softly through her hair, stroking her scalp to calm her.
Feeling his arm becoming wet, his free hand angled her face in such a way that he could make out her features and realized she was crying. Wiping away her tears with the pad of his thumb, he pulled her closer to him and kissed her forehead softly.
He froze however, when he heard her whimper his name, "Zane! No! Please don't leave me again! Yes! Yes I will marry you,…no, please!...I love you!" She started crying again as he realized she was in the midst of a nightmare. From what he'd seen of her face before, she got these frequently, too.
Getting a strong protective feeling for her, Zane wrapped his arms around her so her head was resting on his chest and sat up slightly, leaning against the headboard, running his fingers through her silky hair (one thing he would never get tired of doing) and kissed her, wiping away her tears simultaneously. He watched her until she woke up, in the midst of the kiss, tears still silently streaming down her face. She looked angelic as the moonlight finally appeared and landed on her, the covers fallen down around them, pooling in a cool pile on Jo's lap, as she was now basically lying on top of him.
Greeting her with a warm smile, Zane said "You were having a nightmare JoJo, but don't worry, I won't leave you. I promise." Her eyes wide and regretful looking that he'd heard her nightmare, Zane sealed his pledge with a kiss.
Finally she smiled, somewhat brokenly, and responded, her mouth warming on his. Adjusting her position a little, Zane lay back down halfway, with Jo tucked beneath his chin, breathing softly on his neck, and quickly fell back asleep, but not before whispering "I love you Zane Donovan".
Smiling as he watched the dappled moonlight play across his girlfriend's silky black hair, Zane looped his arms casually around her waist and returned the sentiment.
"I love you too, Josephina Lupo."
Ok, I realize this is a short chapter, but I just wanted this to be about her nightmare and his reaction and so the next chapter will be longer I promise, because it'll be the next day, etc. I already have the next part planned!
