Disclaimer: First part…that's all I'll say ;)
Rating: PG-13 tiny bitsy sensual context
Chapter Four: The Beginning of a new Lifetime
"I need your help." Quizzically she looked at him.
"My help? For what?"
"I want, I_need_to make up with Deanna, to make her see that I_don't_want anyone at my side_but_her." Beverly indicated him to sit down.
"Will, I can't help you with that. You have to do it yourself."
"But you know her, she trusts you." The Doctor sighed and shook her head.
"Exactly; and the last thing Deanna needs right now is another friend confounding her trust." 'Right again.'
"How to you think you're going to convince her?" Riker lifted his head up. 'God, he looks terrible.'
"I want to give her her birthday present." Beverly's eyes widened.
"You already have a birthday present?!" 'Already? Make that only now.' Even his thought was sarcastic.
"Yes." For a moment the red-haired weighted her options and then surrendering put her hands in front of her and lifted her head up; causing her red-orange hair to leap back and forth.
"Alright, what do you want me to do?" A big grin washed over his face and for the first time in days his sapphire eyes twinkled again.
"Get her on the Holodeck." The woman frowned and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear.
"Nothing else?"
"Nothing else." Her blue eyes shifted from left to right and back.
"Alright then; I'll see what I can do." both officers stood up and walked to the doors, which hissed open at their approaching.
"Thank you Beverly." 'Let's hope Deanna will feel the same.' She simply nodded as reply and watched him walk out.
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3 days past; the Enterprise had a period of rest, no mission, no destination; simply drifting through space. Both Will and Deanna had turned back to their duties little less then one and a half day ago but since their last fight they only had seen each other during Senior staff meetings. Deanna was back to her old self again; she laughed and made jokes just as before. Only when she talked to Will one could hear her snappy and sarcastic voice and see her features harden. Will on his turn was still the cheerful, flirting Commander like before. He had taken Beverly's advice and left Deanna alone for a couple of days; no matter how badly he wanted to hold and feel her again. But that afternoon, during a Mok'Ba'Rah class radical changes were put in movement.
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"Can you believe he actually did it?" Both women laughed loudly.
"No, I can't. But...the evidence doesn't lie, does it." Deanna shook her head as if to shake the laughs out; her gold-brown hair dartled from side to side.
"That poor ensign." The other placed a hand against her mouth.
"She actually saw her career flying by, but fortunately she could see the humour of it later on."
"Yes, after I told her what happened." Tears were streaming down her face. Sometimes a certain android could be more funny then any human.
"Funny that when Data tries to make a joke it doesn't work and when he is serious we all laugh our head off."
"Well..." The Betazoid looked straight into Beverly blue gaze. "...I_do_recall a certain intended joke consisting of a boot, water and a certain Doctor." With sparkles in her eyes she awaited Beverly's response.
"That_wasn't_funny." Deanna frowned at her friend who clearly had trouble not to laugh.
"Oh, com'on Beverly; if he had pushed me in wouldn't you have laughed?"
"Of course not." A elbow hit her stomach playfully.
"Lair." Defending herself the Doctor hit back.
"Am not!"
"Are to!"
"Am not!"
"Are to!" Both women practically rolled over the floor of laughing while the tears streamed down their faces.
"O gods, this is more exhausting then a full hour of Mok'Ba'Rah..." Deanna wiped the tears off her face and out her eyes, in the mean while catching her breath.
"You lady just don't have a proper condition." Before the Betazoid could react Beverly's badge went off."
Riker to Crusher.
"Go ahead Will." The change in Deanna's features hadn't escaped her.
You're Bridge Watch has been cancelled for today; you have the evening off. Beverly's face lit up.
"Great, thank you Will."
The Captain made the change; I didn't. You should thank him I guess.
"Oh, I will. Crusher out." The Doctor studied Deanna's face carefully before she spoke up.
"You still haven't talked, have you?" Melancholic she shook her head.
"No, we haven't."
"Deanna, you_need_to solve this. For god's sake, you_love_him." With teary eyes Deanna looked up.
"It's no use; he doesn't love me."
"I refuse to believe that! And so should you."
"And what about Sheila then?! That of course meant NOTHING! Well how do_I_KNOW_whether_I_do_mean_SOMETHING_to him!?!" Beverly soothingly rubbed her slender shoulder.
"I've asked the computer to make a list of where and when Commander Riker and Sheila were together..."
"And?"
"They spend practically the entire time on the Holodeck." Her embittered face beamed with hatred and sadness.
"Do you know which program?"
"Yes, I've opted to use my authorization code to watch it; but I couldn't bring myself to do it. Those codes are for ship's business only."
"True, but when the Ship's Counselor and First Officer. Don't get along don't you think that influences the entire crew?" She literally_saw_Deanna thinking and patiently awaited her answer.
"Well...yes..." When comprehension dawned she glanced at Beverly with big brown eyes. "...so you think I could, should have a look."
"I'm not the one whose decision it is, but it may clear things out."
Beverly stood up and left in silence after winking encouraging at her friend. Deanna didn't move...Beverly was right, no doubt about that. But could she, dared she to watch the program? Eventually curiosity and the need to get this over with made her decision.
"Computer: load program R-S-B-P 593 Alfa. Authorization: Commander Deanna Troi, Ship's Counselor Troi-five-oh-one-Alfa" Almost immediately her surroundings darkened. 'Alright, the program is ready to run...the question being; do I have the guts?' She sucked in a deep breath and prepared herself for whatever might appear.
"Computer:...run program."
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"Crusher to Riker."
Yes Doctor.
"Deanna is on the Holodeck, and for as far as I can tell she's going to run your program."
Terrific, thank you Beverly. Riker out.
"Well, he sure was happy with that."
"Sorry Doctor?"
"Hmm? Oh, nothing."
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It took a while before her surroundings changed. Impatient she began to mutter in herself.
"Very nice Will, very interesting too." She sarcastically remarked. Suddenly she felt her clothes change.
"What the...!?" Her heart beat accelerated; she had no idea what to expect. Still she couldn't see a single thing around her.
Before her suddenly appeared a mirror, behind her a blue-purple light began shining. Deanna watched her reflection; she was wearing a white dress, it was so long it touched the ground; no sleeves, instead she wore long soft white gloves. The view in the mirror changed and now it was as if she looked right into space. Like she was flying through space a planet became visible. She approached it, entered the atmosphere. In the mean time the mirror was expanding, now covering one side of the Holodeck. The surface of the planet came closer, she could see a mountain, waterfalls and a river running through a valley. All of a sudden she stood on top of the mountain she had seen thousand of kilometers below her only seconds ago. The mountain was surrounded by falls; the water was rushing down with an astounding speed. A broad river ran beneath her, going towards a green valley. Deanna was speechless, the view was so beautiful it stunned her. She almost forgot why she had come here. Silenced by the overwhelming beauty of it all she walked down to the foot of the mountain.
Arrived on the foot the Betazoid suddenly realized where she was.
"These are the Janara Falls." The place where they had spend their last night together. Deanna stumbled in her speech. "The bastard!" 'How_COULD_he?! Of all places why_here_!? Why did he have to bring her_HERE_?!' Fury once again possessed her, she clenched her hands into fists again.
"DAMN YOU WILL RIKER!" Furious she glanced around her, unaware that her hands had started to bleed again. Without thinking she dove into the restless and dangerous water. A white fog hung just above the surface. With wild moves she swum to the center; the tears that streamed down her face were hardly visible. Deanna looked around her; she was only a few meters of where the water of the falls hit the surface of the leg. Never had she been this close; always had she been cautious not to get trapped into the strong flood under the surface but now she did not care. With showing someone else their special place; the place where they had spend their last wonderful night together he truly had broken her heart beyond repair. But worse then that; he had broken her very soul. Deanna took a deep breath and dove down, to the bottom of the leg. On her way memories of the past flashed through her mind.
The doors of the Holodeck hissed open; allowing Commander Riker to walk inside.
"Good, she had found it." Self-assured he started looking for her. Eventually ending up at the shore of the leg by two high healed white pumps.
"Deanna?! Deanna, where are you?!" Under the water Deanna looked at the fish around her; they had the most beautiful and diverse colours and were a real wonder to the eye. 'How could I ever allow anyone to hurt me like this? Why did I let him win? Why did I let him do this to me?' Her mind paused for a while. By now she had been underwater for almost three minutes, the longest time she could stay there was a little more then 4 minutes but now with her elevated heart-rate she would have to go up sooner. 'No hurting, no more lies.' Slowly she let the air escape her lungs. On the surface Will noticed the air bubbles reaching the surface. 'What caused those?' Down under Deanna's lungs were almost empty. The images of her friends filled her psyche and their words surrounded her. For some reason 5 words sounded louder then the others. "And the sky is the limit." She had realized right then that Picard hadn't simply referred to the poker game, but also to Q's words; that humanity had a long way to go; but also a far way to get. 'TZA! I WILL NOT LET HIM WIN!!! NOT THIS TIME, NOT AGAIN!" She pushed herself up, using the bottom as leverage.
The bubbles had stopped and for some reason the water surface was more silent then before. He saw a light, blurred spot growing larger under water.
"What is that?" Without a warning a mermaid-like figure leapt out the water only the fall back mere seconds later. He heard a loud gasp and a deep suck for air. 'Who was that?' Almost instantly he answered his own question.
"DEANNA!!!" Horror washed over his face, but fortunately on the same moment Deanna dove up again and began to swim for shore. Will jumped in and swam towards her in order to support her. But she refused his help and swam back on her own strength. She climbed out and sat down on the sand.
"Deanna, are you alright?" His concern forced a smile on her face.
"Yes...I'm fine..." Her rapid and heavy breathing interrupted her words. Soon a wet spot had formed around them; only Will's head was still dry.
"You scared the he*l out me." He tried to wrap his arms around her to keep her warm but she crawled away.
"Deanna, you're freezing."
"Computer: two large fluffy white towels." Immediately the towels appeared. She handed one to Will and used the other to dry herself.
"Why did you show Sheila this?" Her voice was calm, tired and she tipped her head towards the falls. While waiting for his answer she began to strap her dress down; freeing herself of the soaked material that was sticking at her body. Will turned his head away; afraid of her reaction to the feelings she might provoke in him. Sensing his discomfort she laughed shortly.
"I didn't." He_felt_her eyes flashing with disgust.
"NO lies." Stubborn as he was he refused to react, it was time Deanna stopped blaming him constantly and started listening.
"This was the_only_place that has remained pure and untouched in my memory; one I thought no one would ever be able to take away from me." She sounded so sad, so lost and even though he tried to fight it he couldn't help feeling guilty and sorry. "Our last night together; a lifetime ago."
"No, not another lifetime ago. This lifetime Deanna, beginning right here and now." Denying she shook her head.
"Will..." He jumped up, grabbed her hands and pulled her up as well.
"Computer: dress." The simply command was enough for the computer to replace the white dress on Deanna's body. At this point Deanna was too surprised to be angry with him. He stepped behind her and gathered the mass of her still damp, silky brown hair in one hand and lifted it up to place the necklace her had given her on her slender neck. With his hands on her hips he turned her around; momentarily he froze by the controlled anger on her face.
"Deanna, I'll explain it all; no lies, no secrets; just the plain truth." She just looked at him with those incredible big brown eyes. He cleaned his mind to her; completely without a single barrier and waited for her response. When non came he took it as okay and led her back to the water.
"These are the Janara Falls, but I assume you've already guessed that; anyway I combined them with the Niagara-falls on Earth." Still she kept silent; inside trying to_give_him the opportunity to explain without losing her temper. He guided her closer to the water, little waves now reached her shoes. Will pointed at the water.
"Go on, step on it."
"On the water? Will, I'm not stupid." He smiled and looked her in the eyes. 'Trust me.' Luckily for him he was able to keep his comment inside; otherwise one could've been sure she would've snapped. So instead of saying anything he just smiled openly. Having decided that nothing really bad could happen she carefully placed her foot on the water. A shiny blue-purple spot occurred. Quickly, in a reflex she pulled her foot back.
"It's alright, nothing will happen." He assured her. Again she stepped on the spot, which lightened up beneath her. She sought support from Will, slowly placing her bodyweight on the circle. It wasn't until she stood on the plateau she noticed Will's clothes had changed as well. He was wearing black trousers and a blue dress shirt. He joined her on the circle and clapped his hands. Spinning the circle went up. At the same time the sky darkened and the night fell. Only the stars above them and the circle they were standing on gave light. Beneath them the falls rushed down. Deanna couldn't describe how she felt. It was an enormous satisfying and thrilling sensation yet she kept alert. The circle stopped right above the falls. Will stood behind her, cautious not to make any physical contact in case it might upset her. Before he could ask her to turn around she did. He held his hand out, looking her hopeful in her eyes. Hesitatingly she lifted up her left hand and laid it in his. Will had to restrain himself not to pull her into his arms. Deanna sensed his desire and to her own amazement she was flattered.
"Deanna, I beg you; don't get mad on me until I've finished." 'God, he looks so vulnerable...but it might simply be one of his tricks. _Can_I trust him?' His blue eyes were pleading, begging her and she found herself unable to resist. His eyes lit up at her nod and she felt relief wash through him.
"I'm afraid the program is not yet finished but then again...this_is_kinda ahead of schedule." Quizzically Deanna looked at him, she didn't have a clue what was going to happen.
"Yes..." 'Yes what?' "...Sheila and I hung out here a lot." Her features immediately hardened. 'No, I promised I'd give him a chance.' He saw the hardening in her features but continued nonetheless; she had made a promise and Deanna Troi never broke promises.
"I went here almost every night for the last three weeks. And I felt awful about slipping out our quarters_every_single_time."
"I never sensed that; I only sensed your excitement." His blue eyes widened with surprise.
"You knew?"
"Yes." A simple answer, one he had hoped not to hear.
"Will,"
"I know what you're sensing Deanna, but you_promised_to hear me out. I_did_hope you hadn't noticed. THIS..." He stretched his arm out and swung it pointing across their surroundings. "...Was supposed to be a surprise. I needed Sheila's help to perfectionize the scenery. God, we spend nights arguing about where to place which star and which tree." Deanna shortly closed her eyes; she wasn't sure whether she wanted to listen to this. His voice was so full with passion...love.
"Oh and she was so patiently; she allowed me to create the dress using her as model. She advised me and made wonderful suggestions. Plus...she was able to stand still for more than 2 minutes." The underlying meaning of his words, as teasingly as it was meant didn't escape her; she had never been able to hold still for any longer then a minute. He had teased her with that habit more then once.
"Anyway, judging from how stunningly beautiful you're looking it worked out pretty well." Discomforted by his compliments it took her longer to understand his last words. Brusque she shook her head and put her palms up in front of her.
"Wait a minute...; it worked out?" He had been honest with everything so far, which had surprised and pleased her, she could only hope he wouldn't spoil it now. A victorious smile curled on his lips.
"You didn't know by now?" 'Would she really haven't sensed what I'm trying to tell her?' Their gaze held, neither of them moved a muscle. 'I guess not.'
"This program, and all that belongs with it was supposed to be_your_birthday present Imzadi." He had taken a risque by using that specific endearment, but he thought it was well worth it. Disbelievingly her onyx gaze sought out his.
"That's 4 months away Will."
"And 2 days...Deanna, I wanted it to be perfect." Deanna didn't know what to think of all this anymore; she was confused...scared...relieved...and yes...still angry but also...in love. Had the pain she felt the past days really been based on a misinterpretation?
"I...saw you...in Ten-Forward. Together with her...I sensed your feelings, hers. They...scared me Will...infuriated me." Her words were interrupted by short sobs and swallows. Will mind worked fast. 'That must have been the time I last saw her, when Deanna didn't show up for lunch.'
"What...did you sense." In a low voice he asked his question, cautious not to provoke her.
"Love, affection, want...desire. From both of you." A relieved sigh aired; he could explain that.
"Deanna, those feeling that you sensed, there_were_there, I won't deny that." Her eyes flashed; sometimes honesty wasn't everything.
"Sheila's husband died less then 7 months ago."
"I'm sorry." Her answer came instantly; without thinking and was genuine he realized that very well.
"She was talking about how they met, how he proposed, how their marriage was, how happy she had been and how sudden his death had came. And I'm ashamed to admit it, but I didn't pay really attention. Her story made me realize how a life can change, and even disappear, in a second and I couldn't help myself thinking about you." In silence they watched each other; Will fearless and hopeful knowing he had explained everything in total honestly. Deanna kept herself from thinking anything and instead scanned him thoroughly. For the first time she used her powers to their full potentional without being asked to. She scanned every millimeter of his mind trying to figure out if it would be safe to lower her walls again. Right there and then he had been more honest with her then ever before. And although she despised herself from believing him so quickly she did. But still...there was something else.
"Will...there's something in your heart that you're not telling me." He knew about what she was talking; she sensed that.
"I'm...I'm not sure if it's right to tell you right now."
"I want to...no, I_need_to know."
"Alright then; but no laughing."
"Uhmm...yeah...no laughing....?" Afraid for what was about to happen she turned her head away. With one finger under her chin he gently forced her to face him with those beautiful onyx eyes of her. They expressed her hope, but also fear for what he was about to say. He ran his fingers through her hair and caressed her face. Deanna shivered at his touch. Piercingly he looked her full in the face, making her feel his every emotion and she knew he felt hers. He folded his large hands around her much smaller ones and held them between their chests.
"I've been doing lot of thinking lately..." She never liked sentences that began like that and clenched her teeth visibly, gently he squeezed her hands to comfort her. "...About us, 'cos it seems the only thing I have seemed to be_able_to think about. And the past days have only proved that the decision I've made a few weeks ago_was_the right one.
Dammit, I've missed you Deanna! I've missed your presence in my mind, around me. I've missed your presence during breakfast, lunch and dinner. I've missed your body against mine at night, your soothing presence during my sleep. I've missed the opportunity to look at you first thing when I wake up. I missed your laughter in the air and in my head. I missed your musical voice, your always pleasant touch. I've missed our discussions and disagreements. I've missed our shared kisses and our love making. Deanna, I've missed the other half of my soul and I don't_EVER_want to miss any of that again. And I want you, I_need_you in my life. I_LOVE_YOU IMZADI and if you still love me, after all the stupid, idiot, hurting things I've done I want to seal our love in an Earth tradition, or a Betazoid tradition, he*l, even a Klingon one!" His begging plea touched her heart, but although she sensed he was genuine, honest and serious she still didn't know what to believe of it. Deanna knew what he was asking, he could see that on her face but he could also see how unsure she was. He gave her time to think his words over and drank in her delicate features. 'God, she's so god damn beautiful.' The longer she didn't response, the more impatient and insecure he became. Thus far he hadn't even considered what he'd say or do when she said 'no' and rejected him. After all, they_were_Imzadi and Imzadi_was_forever.
"My love, I'm asking,_begging_you to give me one last chance; one to make you see that I love you more then I could possibly describe in simple words. One to let you know that I hurt you so much because I was_afraid_of how completely, entirely, thoroughly and forever I love you." She couldn't believe this; he was really telling her exactly how he_felt_. And the thing was; he also told exactly how she felt. But still she didn't dare to believe him.
"I know that you probably are afraid to believe me...heck, I'm afraid to believe it myself! This amount of love for one single woman scares me Deanna, it_scares_me. I'm scared that I might loose myself in my love for you. I'm scared you won't be at my side when I wake up, scared that I won't have the luck to look at that beautiful face of yours. Scared that one day you'll presence in my mind will have disappeared." Tears were stinging behind her onyx eyes. 'Gods, I love him, I do. But can I trust him?'
"Marry me. Deanna Troi WILL YOU MARRY ME?." He blurred the words out and sighed deeply, relieved he had finally asked, he found himself shaking from nervousity. Deanna was stunned, overwhelmed. Did he really ask her that?
"Marry you?" She finally brought out.
"Yes, be my wife Imzadi, I mean it." He could see by her eyes she was reading him.
"I promise it'll be different this time, I won't run away, I can't."
"What do you expect me to say to that?" There were breaks in her voice.
"Well, something like 'yes' or 'no'." He said nervy. Why did it take her so long?
"I don't know."
"Deanna it took me 14 years to realize I can't live without you. I won't let you slip away again."
"I don't know Will." She neurotically shook her head and whispered, "I just don't know." She sensed his disappointment.
"If you need to think about it, take all the time you need, I'll wait." For a moment he laid his hand on her shoulder, to comfort and encourage her. He turned around.
"Computer, exit." The doors appeared a few metres away.
"I don't know if I can trust you again. Trust you enough to give you my heart, my soul again. Giving you the power to break my heart again."
"I understand that, but I_could_never hurt you again. And I'm not asking you to give me your heart. I'm asking you to_share_your heart with me, to share with me the beauty of your soul as I will share mine with you." He had changed; she was sure of that now. The Will Riker of a lifetime ago would never have told, asked her all that; she was too overwhelmed to say something and slowly he began to walk to the doors.
"Let me know your decision my love; I'll be waiting for it." With tears streaming down she watched him walking away, with each step he took her heart ached a little more. She didn't want to give in; she had to think this over rationally, without distraction. She had felt so lost the past days. 'No,' she corrected herself. 'I didn't feel lost, I felt as if I_lost_something.' The doors hissed back in place leaving Will on the corridor. 'And I've just lost it again. Who am I without his presence in my mind? He's been there, with me ever since we met a lifetime ago.'
"I should take, give him this chance. What I was about to, what I almost had done...I did that because I thought I lost him, forever this time. I makes me see that I have nothing to loose except our bond. Oh, KIA, I_LOVE_HIM!" Her words had started out as a whisper, but each was stronger and louder than the one before.
"WILL!" Of course he didn't hear her.
~IMZADI!~ Will froze on the center of the Bridge. Had he heard that? Or had it been his imagination?
~IMZADI!~ His eyes widened; it hadn't been his imagination; she was calling out to him.
"Number One, are you alright?" Absently he addressed his Captain.
"Excuse me Sir; I have an appointment." 'With a new life.' And without waiting for the Captain's permission he left and ran to the Holodeck. 'Yes, yes,YES!!!' The doors opened and he entered without hesitation. Slowly and suddenly scared he walked to her. 'She hasn't told me yet...' Deanna lifted up her bended head and locked the dark gaze of her beautiful large brown eyes on him. The purple light of the plateau created a mysterious glow around her. It looked as if she was floating in the air.
"Will..." Her musical voice filled the air around them. "...You're scared."
"Yes...scared that you have decided not to accept; scared that we'll go back to being just best of friends." 5 meters separated them, a distance that could easily be diminished. On Deanna's face a smile surfaced, her eyes twinkled again.
"Will." She said firmly, catching his attention. His heart beating in his throat, it was either now or never. "...Imzadi." When she said 'Imzadi' a warm feeling ran through his veins. "...I do." Immediately understanding what she meant he ran to her and took his Imzadi in his arms. Enthusiastic and relieved he lifted her up and swung her around. When he put her down she laid her arms on his neck.
"I thought you'd never ask." She whispered and brushed her lips over his. A sigh escaped him, she felt so good against him. He couldn't get enough of her and kissed her again, more urgent now. Slithly Deanna parted her lips and immediately he deepened their kiss. Their tongues started a fiery dance and suddenly she felt him seeking out to her mentally. Pleased that he was the one who tried to re-establish the link she opened her mind. Their souls instantly found on another and joined; spreading out the familiar feeling of content. He held her tightly in his arms, pulling her as close as possible. Their happiness and mutual love beamed off their faces. The circle brought them down and seconds later they stood on solid ground again. At least, their bodies. Will pulled Deanna towards him, they kissed each other tender and lovingly. She wrapped her thought round him and crawled mentally closer. Will lifted her up and gently laid her down on a bed of flowers. He lingeringly kissed her on her cheek and stood up.
"Computer, lock doors and block all authorization codes, except those of Counselor Deanna Troi and Commander William T. Riker."
"Counselor Troi, do you agree?" The computer's voice asked.
"Yes, I do." Deanna replied.
"Authorizations blocked." Will looked down on Deanna, finally was that beautiful creature his and he was hers, for now and forever.
"I love you Deanna" She smiled back and seducible said:
"Well than, try to prove it Imzadi." She ensconced her self in the flower leafs.
"I will." Was his reply. He bend over, bringing his face very close to hers. They didn't move for a few moments, studying each other's eyes and face. He kissed her gently and long. Soon their kisses became wilder, more heated, passionate. The gaps between them shorter and shorter. His hands were next to her shoulders, her hands caressing his back. He stopped kissing her and took his shirt off. Deanna laid her arms above her head. Will kissed her again, this time on her cheek, than her chin. He moved down to her neck and lower, kissing her chest. Deanna closed her eyes, enjoying every second. Her breathing became more shallow and faster. Will began strapping down her dress. First he peeled her gloves down her arms. Then he hooked his fingers behind the front of her dress and strapped it down her body. The feeling of the silky material of her dress sliding down her body made her shiver. When he had pulled the dress away for her and tossed it down behind him she guided him up with her hands. Eagerly wanting to taste his lips again. On his way up he caressed her small and elegant body, making her shiver of pleasure. Their kiss was even wilder and heated than the ones before when their mouth finally met again. Her hands ran wildly over his chest and back. His hand was on her jaw, guiding her head. Their breathing was heavy and fast, their desire was immense. Her body tingled from pleasure and longing. They had missed each other, not just the past days but ever since he left Betazed. She longed for him, more than she thought she possibly could.
"I love you Imzadi." She gasped.
"I...love...you...too." He gasped back. There was no time or air to talk. Their love was fierier than ever before. All her insecurity and fears fainted, the significance from everything disappeared. She felt a tingling sensation in her abdomen.
"Deanna?" Will panted. Deanna moaned as reply. For her all that existed were their heated bodies, their emotions and feelings and their fiery love. And that was all that mattered.
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Exhausted Deanna and Will lay side by side.
"I love you Will, more than I can say." A deep yawn followed. He smiled at her.
"I know, finally I know. You're tired, go to sleep. I promise I'll be there when you wake up." He ran his fingers through her hair and planted a kiss on her forehead.
"Sleep tight, Imzadi." He whispered. Deanna snuggled even closer against him, her head resting on his chest. One hand on her shoulder, the other fondling his chest. His hands were in her hair and on her waist. He had the computer lay sheets over them so she wouldn't become cold.
"Goodnight Imzadi." She whispered. He caressed her face.
"I love you."
"I love you too." He responded. Exhausted and satisfied they felt a sleep.
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So it_was_cliché, I'm just being sentimental ;)
As long as you know that this_isn't_the end; by_far_.