Chapter 7
Erik was playing a very soft, flowing, and beautiful piece on a piano when I woke up. Surprisingly, I was in my bed instead of in front of the door. Erik must have gotten into my room and put me here. I smiled at the thought of him holding me in his arms. When the music stopped, I frowned. I really liked the melody he was playing. Words started forming in my head as I hummed the melody to myself. Maybe I should ask him to play again. Thirty minutes later, I was in a clean dress and had brushed my hair. Slowly, I walked out of the room and looked around for Erik. He wasn't anywhere in sight.. He must of heard me getting ready.
I quickly began looking for the piano which I eventually found in a much larger room. The room was painted white and had a grand piano in the center. When I touched the seat, I found it to be warm. He was sitting here... From memory I began playing the song I heard as best as I could. After I got it down, I started singing along with it.
Making my way downtown, walking fast
Faces pass and I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead, just making my way
Making a way through the crowd
And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you...
Tonight...
It's always times like these when I think of you
And I wonder if you ever think of me
'Cause every thing's so wrong and I don't belong
Living in your precious memory
'Cause I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
Tonight...
And I, I Don't wanna let you know
I, I Drown in your memory
I, I Don't wanna let this go
I, I don't...
Making my way downtown, walking fast
Faces pass and I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead, just making my way
Making a way through the crowd
And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
If I could just hold you
Tonight...
I finished and rested my head against the keys. That was very exhilarating and relieving... Suddenly, I heard clapping. My head shot up from the ivory keys. I looked over at the door and saw Erik standing there with tears streaming down his cheeks. "That was very beautiful, Lucy. Though, I do believe it would sound better if I played while you sing. It would be much easier." I blushed furiously at his words.
"Thank you Erik; I am sorry for using your music and piano." I said standing up. Erik walked over to me and wrapped his arms around me. I breathed in his scent. It was musky and very manly. Erik cupped my cheeks with his hands and kissed me on the lips. For a few seconds he held his lips upon mine. When he pulled away, I sighed. "Why..." I asked
"I love you, Lucy. You know that man you spoke about last night." He said. I nodded. "Well I met him and told him to leave you alone, because you are mine." I pulled away from our embrace.
"But what about the other part of the dream, Erik. It was you as a child..." he put his finger upon my lips and silenced me.
"I'm okay with that. In fact, when I was a child, I always wished I had a kind loving mother as you are to me. Well, you aren't my mother, and I love you, but you could make an amazing mother for a child like I was." he said. We both sat down on the seat at the piano together. It was silent for a few seconds before he talked again. "Lucy, do you really love me?"
"Yes I do very much, Erik." I whispered into his ear. Suddenly, my stomach rumbled and I remembered I hadn't eaten since yesterday morning. Erik's melodious laughter filled my ears and I began laughing with him.
"I think my stomach loves your cooking." I said jokingly. Erik chuckled.
"If you are hungry, why don't I go and make us some lunch." Erik stood and walked out of the room. I followed him into the kitchen and we made sandwiches together. After we ate, Erik and I cuddled together on the couch in the main room.
"I wish I could spend every day like this..." I sighed. I think you have him good, Lucy. You don't need my help no longer... I was happy now that the voices had gone and I had Erik next to me. While we lay there, Erik twirled my hair around his finger.
"The same thing I wish for as well, mon ange." Erik said back to me. I laughed as he blew inside my ear.
"Stop that... it tickles." I giggled. Erik smirked and continued blowing in my ear. When I covered my ears with my hands, Erik took the liberty of tickling my sides. Laughter surrounded both of us. My stomach began hurting from all the laughing I had done. "Okay... Erik stop... I can't breathe." Erik did as I said. When my breath came back, I smiled.
"Do you know how much I love your laugh?" Erik asked me. Hmmm...
"As much as you love your music." I replied. Erik nodded and pulled me against him. For about thirty minutes, we continued snuggling with each other. When dinner time came around, Erik said that he'd go make dinner for us by himself. I watched as he happily walked out of the room. I do think I am madly in love with you, Erik...
Hey all you peoples! The song from this chapter is one that I absolutely love. It is called A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton. Please review and tell me what you think.
