Wow, this is big for me. My first ever fanfic is finished. Here is the epilogue, it's short but it get's what I want across. Wow, I still can't believe it's over. Thanks to all the amazing amazing reviewers who had read this story, especially those who have stuck with it since it was first posted (It's been a while you guys) and I would love some feedback on the piece as a whole, obviously this wotry has seen a lot of growth as far as my writing ability goes.
Daine sighed heavily as she fidgeted in her chair. She looked at the clock for that must have been the twelfth time in thirty seconds before sighing again and putting her head onto the counter. She just wanted him to be home. Numair was finally coming home, no more flying to go see him on breaks, no more long distance phone calls in the middle of the night; he was coming home. For good, she hoped at least; she would give whoever tried to take him away again hell; that was for sure.
She had wanted to meet him at the airport but he had told her to stay home since his flight was not coming in until early morning. It was currently three-thirty-three AM and he would be home any minute. Daine perked up when she heard a car approach but instantly deflated as it continued on past the house. She took a deep breath to calm herself down. After all, she hadn't seen him in two months; what was five more minutes. She really hoped it wouldn't take another five whole minutes. Part of her felt silly for being so eager but mostly she just wanted to see him. Everything would be wonderful, they would be together and Numair would have his teaching job back since Jon agreed that since the relationship had started after she had graduated it was alright (Daine had the sneaking suspicion that Alanna had had some part in 'convincing' Jon of that) and she was well into her years of graduate school. Now if only he would come home.
Glumly she looked up to the door only to be stunned to see Numair Salmalin standing there, looking at her with a small smile on his lips. She had been so caught up in her thoughts she hadn't even heard him come in.
"Well, I won't lie sweetling, I was expecting a warmer welcome than that." He teased as Daine jumped off the stool and ran to him. He laughed and dropped his bags as she jumped into his arms and kissed him thoroughly.
"Now that's more like it." He whispered, his voice full of heat, when she finally pulled back.
"Well, it's been a while. We have a lot to make up for." She said coyly and he bent down to catch her lips with his own once more, shutting the front door with his foot. The kissed became more heated and Daine slid Numair's light jacket off over his shoulders and threw it, well, who the hell really cares where she threw it?
"Mm, you're probably tired." She mumbled between kisses. "Probably just want to go to sleep, right?" He caught the teasing note in her voice and chuckled, clutching her closer to him as he carried her down the hall.
Numair opened the door to his room and walked in. Daine sighed happily and was preparing to be thrown down on the bed and be subjected to some rather fabulous activities when all of a sudden Numair stopped, pulled away, looked around and set her down on her feet quite gently before simply walking out of the room. Shocked and rather put out and stood there for a moment before walking out into the hall after Numair. He was standing against the wall looking from his room, to hers. Rolling her eyes at his absurdity she took his hand and pulled him back into his room, there were far more important things to be doing, more enjoyable too.
"Numair, that was just mean." She grumbled as she pulled him close to her and stood on tiptoe for a kiss. He avoided it however and looked at her thoughtfully.
"I just realized" He paused for a second, still looking at her. "That all of your things are still in your room." He raised an eyebrow at her and she gave him a confused look.
"Yes." She said slowly, still not getting the point and he sighed.
"Why?" He stretched out the word for emphasis and Daine rolled her eyes.
"Well I didn't think it was that important, you weren't exactly here." When he didn't speak Daine rolled her eyes once more and grinned to herself. "Would you like me to move in with you?" The phrase sounded absolutely ridiculous in their case but it was the best option.
"No." Numair said simply and Daine stood there, shocked and uncomfortable, as Numair grasped her hands. "I want you to marry me." He looked down at her, a small smile playing over his lips, and suddenly she was feeling a whole new kind of shocked. Before she could speak again, if she was even able to, he continued. "But moving in would be a start." His voice was soft, understanding, and she smiled up at him.
"I think I could handle that." Her smile turned mischievous as she leaned up to kiss him once more and mumbled as her lips met his. "There are some things to take care of first though."
The End
Thanks so much you guys! C'est Fini! Also, if you read my bit about a D/N forum in the end of the last chapter it's up. It's called 'The DN Writer's Faction' and I would love for anyone to go have a look, it's just getting going but it could be a lot of fun!
