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Chapter 25: Chilly Mornings and Smiles

It was dark and very cold when Caitlyn began to wake the next morning. The clock read that it was 8:23, but the darkness in the room made it hard to believe. Closing her eyes again, she smiled faintly at the strangely unfamiliar feeling she had, wondering what was causing it.

Then Caitlyn realized what wasn't normal. There was a warm body sleeping next to her, with warm arms holding her firmly against a warm chest. At least she was warm, she decided.

Okay, so they'd made the same mistake again. But they had had a good excuse last night, right? Shane had been so cold he couldn't sleep, and Caitlyn knew she couldn't just leave him like that.

Smiling at her affectionate thoughts of Shane, Caitlyn kissed his throat and listened to his even breathing. She reached up to run her hand through his messy hair and press her palm to his cheek.

"You're enjoying this, aren't you?" Shane's lips moved slightly as he whispered sleepily, not opening his eyes or making a single move otherwise. Caitlyn felt her cheeks blush darkly but didn't shy away.

"Honestly?" she whispered, fingertips sliding down to rest on his bottom lip, "Yes." Shane smiled faintly.

"I can't say that I'm disliking it myself." He muttered, voice still thick with sleep. Caitlyn chuckled, feeling warmer at his words.

"Did I wake you up?" she asked concernedly.

"Yes, I woke up when I felt your lips against my neck." Shane informed her softly, opening his eyes to look down at her now pink face with a smile, "It was nice." Caitlyn embarrassedly averted her gaze, hand abandoning his face and relocating safely resting on his side.

"Should we get up?" she asked to change the subject.

"It's too cold." Shane whined softly.

"The power is back on, though." Caitlyn pointed out, "I could make breakfast."

"I'm not hungry." He muttered, pressing his face against her neck and making her skin tingle. Caitlyn swallowed carefully, Shane's closeness affecting her greatly, "Is something wrong?" he lifted his eyes to meet hers, trying not to smile, "I can hear your heart and it's beating awfully fast…"

"Kiss me." Caitlyn choked out, giving up on restraint and letting her emotions out. She closed her eyes and spoke hoarsely, "Please kiss me, Shane." With her eyes closed, Caitlyn missed the shock that appeared on Shane's face at her desperate plea.

"Are you sure?" he whispered, making Caitlyn's eyes snap open.

"Yes." She stated firmly, gripping him tighter. Without another question, Shane's lips pressed forcefully against hers, his hands pressing against her too keep her in place. Mind spinning, heart racing, skin tingling, Caitlyn kissed him back, sliding her fingers into his slightly tangled hair.

There was almost complete silent except for the sound of them kissing passionately and their labored breaths. Caitlyn couldn't help but press her hand against the skin on Shane's side where his shirt wasn't quite in place. Shane took this action as encouragement and kissed her even more fervently.

Finally breaking apart for air, Caitlyn rubbed her thumb softly against his skin, wondering if her touch meant as much to him as his did to her. What did it all mean? Was the barrier between them gone now?

Shane's stomach growled and Caitlyn laughed, seeing his goofy smile, "You a little hungry?" she smiled at him, kissing the tip of his nose affectionately before resting her forehead against his.

"What makes you think that?" he asked cheerfully sarcastic and Caitlyn slid her hand down to rest on his warm stomach. She didn't miss the surprised look that came to Shane's face.

"Your stomach sounds like a lion." She stated teasingly, fingers stroking his skin tenderly. Man, she loved this guy so much. It was overwhelming.

"Well, if I were hungry what would we eat?" Shane asked curiously, and she smiled.

"What do you want?" was her only reply, "We might have pancake stuff, but I'm not sure." Caitlyn enjoyed the pink tint to Shane's cheek when her fingers traced around his belly button.

"That sounds good." He muttered distractedly, frowning quickly afterward, "Is there something special about my stomach, or do you just like making me embarrassed?"

Caitlyn grinned, "I just like seeing you blush." At her words, Shane mock glared at her, but didn't stop her touch.

"Don't tell anyone." He demanded.

"Tell anyone what?" she raised an eyebrow, enjoying his face turning a little pinker, "That you blush?" Shane nodded and she smiled.

"I'll keep it a secret." She rolled her eyes, kissing his cheek briefly.

"You have an infatuation with my belly button." Shane stated amused, making Caitlyn take her own turn to blush.

"I should make breakfast before you starve." She said, pulling her hand away from contact.

"Good idea." Shane sighed, visibly relaxing a moment before following her example and getting out of the warm, comfortable bed.

Finally a happy chapter! I think it's about time Caitlyn deserved some smiles, right? :)

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