Chapter 16

As the clock ticked the minutes away till he must leave his angel, Shane lay watching Destiny sleep. He couldn't believe she was actually there, in his bed, in his arms. He reached out and stroked her cheek. She loved him... not Jeff. She could have had Jeff if she wanted and she didn't. She wanted him. He leaned down and softly kissed her forehead, brushing the curls from her face... She stirred in her sleep, murmuring his name.

"I love you Destiny." He whispered. Her eyes opened and a smile spread across her face.

"Hi Shane. Is it morning yet?" She asked sleepily

"Almost love..." he said

"How long have you been awake?" She kissed the tip of his nose.

"Awhile, just watching you sleep...I'm going to miss you so much Destiny!" He gathered her into his arms and held her tight.

"I know, me too Shane. What time are you guys leaving?"

"Around 9:00. Matt will be here to pick me up."

"Then I guess you better get me home huh?"

"If you want you can drive my car while I'm gone."

"Are you sure?"

"Very."

"How about I take care of Moe and Oreo for you while your gone?"

"Would you mind?"

"No, I love them!" They held each other for a long time, until Shane had to get up and get ready to go.

They were standing in front of Shane's house when Matt drove up, Shannon following them. "Hey guys! You look happy!" Amy said.

Shane tightened his arm around Destiny.

"Very. I can't thank you guys enough for given me the shove I needed."

"You're welcome. It was Jeff's idea!" Matt said. They all exchanged hugs with Destiny and Shannon and started piling into Matt's car.

"Hey Shan... take care of my girl for me okay?" Shane called.

"I will Sugar, I will."

Shannon and Destiny watched them drive away. Shannon looked at the tears on Destiny's face.

"You miss him already don't ya?" Shannon asked.

Destiny simply nodded, afraid to speak knowing her voice would break.

"If you need anything call me. Here's my cell number." He handed her a card with his number on it. "I'll be around to see you sometimes too, if it's okay with you."

Destiny hugged Shannon. "Thanks Shan. I appreciate it."

"Why don't you come have dinner with me tonight?" She said.

"Sounds good! Maybe we can start on those pictures!"

"Yeah let's do that!"

"Hey do you know anything about computers?"

"Yeah, why?"

"I need help, I am completely hopeless when it comes to them. I'll bring mine over and we can set it up at your place. I'll leave it there, you can use it whenever you want. I hate the damn thing, I don't know why I let Shane even talk me into getting the stupid ass thing!"

Destiny laughed. "Ok Shan! I'll see you around six okay?"

"Sounds great!"