A/N: This chapter is rated M. If you do not wish to read anything of the sort, please feel free to skip to the next chapter.

Though the breezes through trees

Move so pretty you're all I see

As the world keeps spinning 'round

You hold me right here, right now

I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend

I was laying on the ground in the middle of the night lost in my thoughts. I had a sick feeling Jack was scheming something terrible for paybacks. I lazily rolled over on my other side and looked at Ralph. He was fast asleep with a vague smile upon his handsome face. I scooted closer to him as quietly as I could and sighed. This would probably be the last peaceful night I'd get before Jack took action. Piggy and Simon were dead, and Samneric were kidnapped. I knew that Ralph and I were next, but had no idea what was going to happen to us. Kidnapping? Beatings? Death? I shuddered at my thoughts and tried to push them out of my head. My thoughts always got the best of me.

I jumped when I heard Ralph moan in his sleep. He rolled over and slung his arm around me. I leaned into him, feeling the warm contours of his bare chest against me. I was wide awake and had no intention of going to sleep anytime soon. Then, ever so gently, I placed a light kiss on his lips. I stared at him seeing if I could get a response out of him. No such luck. I bent my head and repeated the action. This time, his lips moved against mine softly. Yes! Hopefully he would awake. I propped myself up on one arm and gently stroked his blond hair. His sleepy eyes began to slowly open.

"Angel?" He asked vaguely.

I smirked and kept playing with his hair.

"Yes?"

Ralph looked at me through half-lidded eyes. "What are you doing?"

I flushed and shrugged my shoulders. "Keeping myself entertained. I can't sleep."

Ralph, more awake now, nodded acceptingly.

"What do you think Jack plans on doing?" he asked with slight alert. "You know he's not going to just let us go after what just happened."

I bit my lip and nodded. It was true. There had to be something in store for us. And whatever it was, we knew it wouldn't be good. Maybe fatal, even. I shivered.

"I dunno," I answered dully. I knew our demise was near. We were greatly outnumbered. I knew I wouldn't stand a chance. Physically, I was weak.

Ralph sighed. He had a thoughtful expression on his face. He appeared to be in his own little world. I absently resumed chewing on my bottom lip, clueless as to why I did that. Ralph suddenly spoke.

"We could always enjoy our last peaceful night together," he said shyly.

I started at him confused. What was that supposed to mean? Before I could even think it over, he leaned me back, cradling my head so it wouldn't hit the ground, and began kissing me. Surprised, I kissed him back. Where did this come from? I felt the tip of Ralph's tongue pushing against my lips. I parted them and we began exploring each other's mouths, hearts beating faster and faster. Nothing else around us seemed to even exist. I sighed into his mouth as our tongues twisted together. I silently moaned as I felt Ralph's hands sliding up underneath my tank top. They were so warm against my cool skin. He then pulled his lips away to look down at me.

"Are you okay with this?" He asked nervously.

My golden eyes rose up to meet his green ones. "Yes," I managed to respond. My tone was just as nervous as his.

Ralph nodded. "We don't have to do this if you don't want to."

I knew that I wanted this more than anything, even if I was incredibly nervous and clueless.

"I want to!" I said a little too quickly.

Ralph laughed and smiled at me. "Me too."

I reached up and met his lips again. His hands went back to what was left of my shirt and he shakily began to lift it up. I put my hands on top of his and helped him remove it. He silently thanked me and began to explore my exposed body. Ralph hovered over me as his warm hands ran across my smooth, tanned skin, still kissing me. His hands eventually began to make their way to my back to unclasp my bra. As he fumbled with the hooks, I pressed my pelvis into him, making him moan into my mouth. A satisfied smile began to creep upon my lips. We both grinded against each other, craving more.

He finally succeeded with my bra hooks and began placing a soft trail of kisses along my chest. I softly moaned and when he was finished, we removed each other's shorts and resumed kissing.

My thoughts began to wander. I was really doing this with Ralph! Not Jack, the one who killed my brother, but Ralph. The one who tried to protect me from the start. The one who was always there for me when I needed him. The one I had truly loved from the start. The one who tried to prevent me from turning to savagery. A pang of guilt suddenly hit me. Maybe if I would have listened to him from the start, we wouldn't be in this. At least I realized my mistakes and chose right this time, though I could never undo the past.

I was quickly pulled out of my thoughts by Ralph's fingers gently slipping under the elastic of my panties. I squirmed awkwardly, then scolded myself inside my head for my lack of self control. Ralph's breathing became uneven as his hands lingered over me.

"Are you sure you're okay with this?" He whispered. I could tell he was just as nervous as I was.

"Yes," I answered. "Just b-be careful, please."

Ralph warmly smiled at me. "Wasn't planning on being anything else."

We slid each other's underwear off carefully and briefly exchanged nervous looks. Ralph positioned himself over me and I reached up to grasp his shoulders. We both groaned as our bare skin touched. I parted my legs, allowing Ralph to settle between them. My hands left their place on his shoulders and lowered so I could grip his back. Ralph stared down at me lovingly.

"Angel?"

"Yeah?"

He paused. "I- I love you."

My insides flared. He loved me! I rose up and kissed him softly. As I pulled back, I looked into his eyes. "I love you too, Ralph." And I knew, deep down, even though I had prevented myself previously from admitting it, that I really did.

Smiling, he stroked my face gently.

"Are you ready?" He asked, lust dripping from his voice.

All I could do was meekly nod, which was a dumb thing to do considering it was dark outside.

"Ye-yes," I managed to choke out. God I was so nervous! Butterflies swarmed the insides of my stomach as I looked up at Ralph.

"Don't be nervous," he reassured me. "No matter what happens, I'll always love you."

"And I'll always love you." I said back just as matter-of-factly.

The passionate way Ralph made love to me took me away from all my troubles and brought me to a different dimension. For a brief amount of time, we were able to forget our situation and indulge in the simple pleasures of life together. Afterwards, we laid in perfect bliss, snuggled in each other's arms. My head was spinning in delight as my mind struggled to process what just happened.

"I love you." Ralph said dreamily, running his hand lightly along the curves of my body.

I looked back up at him, my face flushed and sweaty. "I love you too."

As I slept peacefully in Ralph's arms that night, something else incredibe happened; For the first time in seven years, I didn't have a nightmare.