Title: On Earth
Author: untapdtreasure
Rating: K+
Summary: A world they had dreamed of for so long. He stepped toward her, holding his breath as he touched her arm and then her cheek.
A/N: This was written for a romantic kiss prompt.

Marcus had ached to pull her into his arms for so long. Since before she'd met and fallen in love with Jake. But that just hadn't been how life was meant to go. So he'd pulled back, pulled away from her, taken measures to safe guard his heart and keep everyone (including Abby) at a distance. It hadn't been right or fair, and he had so many regrets.

But now here they stood on top of the Ark station that had been his home for all his life and looked out at a brand new world. A world they had dreamed of for so long. He stepped toward her, holding his breath as he touched her arm and then her cheek.

He leaned forward. "You were born to be in the sunshine, Abby. I've always known it." He bent slowly, pressing his mouth to the corner of hers in a soft kiss. He felt her shift, turning her head slightly so that his mouth came in contact with hers fully. The kiss was gentle and tentative, but as they pulled away, she was smiling.

"I thought I'd have to be the one to make the first move," she said softly, stepping into him again and hugging him tightly.