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Okay I'm in a bit of a rush this morning... But I absolutely wanted to send this chapter!
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Chapter 37
Stars
The man she would come to love… Those words were both hopeful and painful to hear. It meant Josephine did not love him…yet. But it also meant that she would love him, in time. This was a beginning at least and one that was not so bad now that he thought about it. Erik carefully pulled the young woman into his arms, showing her in the tenderest way just how much this meant to him. She wanted him to be himself, the only problem was that he had absolutely no idea who he really was. He had been the Phantom for so long…
-"I will do my very best, my dove." He whispered against her neck. "I might need you to teach me how to be a better man though."
Josephine's throat tightened, she had deep feelings for this man. She had to admit his past scared her, but maybe she could really help him, with attention and love. He already did so much for her, she certainly could do something in return. She wondered if he would ask her to marry him someday… She blushed, it was still too early for these things, or so she thought, until she felt Erik's lips against her skin. He trailed soft, almost shy kisses from the junction of her shoulder and neck to behind her left hear, making her shiver, but not in a bad way.
Although Josephine had to admit she liked the attention he was giving that spot, she felt it was way too soon for such contacts, not to say it was highly improper for an unmarried couple… She slowly pulled back and gently took his face in her hands, showing him she was not rejecting him. She knew she would have to be careful about whatever she was to do, she would never want him to misinterpreted her meanings. It was very important that he trust her and that she trust him.
-"We must take baby steps in this, Erik." She said softly, caressing both his deformed and perfect cheek, somehow reveling at how different they were under her sensitive fingertips. "We must not rush anything. We are learning together."
Josephine was right, she always was and Erik smiled at her. She could not see him, of course, but she could feel his face stretch as he showed his emotion. It touched her greatly and she returned the smile before biting her lip. Erik saw something he never had before. There were stars in her broken eyes. There was love in them and understanding. Never had he seen anything more beautiful in all his lonely life. He could not be happier at that moment and he leaned forward until their foreheads touched, showing her he understood with a content sigh. They do have to take things slowly…
She was not rejecting him, that in itself was a wonder to Erik. She touched his face without an ounce of hesitation or disgust, she was even curious about it, it seemed, but not in a disrespectful way, far from it actually. And he also had to admit that to know she was taking control of the situation as she was at the moment was a turn on. He knew he would have to learn to be patient, if he ever wished to deserve her. She was unique and intelligent and so very beautiful, both on the inside than the outside. He had to be careful or he would frighten his dove away.
Erik decided then that if Josephine ever decided to return his love, he would make everything in his power to make her happy. They would discover new things together, go to places he always dreamt of, taste different food, drink exotic wines and nectars. He wanted to share as many new things with her as possible and he absolutely knew she would be with him all the way. This was how he wanted their future to be, doing things with the woman he loved.
AN; Should I change the rating to M? Not that there would be any anatomy lessons, but if they are cuddling and touching a bit... ...