Glen walked in the living room and looked at Cass sitting in front of the fire. The light was out and the firelight cast a glow on her that made her even more beautiful if that was possible. Glen had went and taken a shower and put on a pair of sweat pants. He walked over and sat down beside her on the floor. Cass looked up at him and smiled. He was gorgeous. His hair was till damp and it was curled in tight ringlets. She wanted to run her fingers through it so bad, but she kept her hands at her side. He smelled wonderful.
"You're cabin is wonderful and its so peaceful and quite here." Cass said.
"Thanks. I built it out here because it was so far away from civilization. I can come here and sort of rejuvenate so I can face the world again. I love my job but it doesn't give you much privacy." Glen said.
"And here I came and barged in on you're private time. I'm sorry." Cass said.
"Hey, I'm glad you showed up. Too much time alone not good for you, I really like talking to you." Glen said.
"I like talking to you too Glen." Cass said smiling at him.
They spent the next 2 hours just talking about their lives and learning about each other. The time passed quickly.
Cass covered her mouth as she let out a big yawn.
"Hey I saw that. I think you better head off to bed." Glen said.
"Aww I'm not sleepy." Cass said rubbing her eyes.
"Mmm huh, just look at you, can't even keep your eyes open." Glen said.
Glen got up and took her hand.
"Come on I'll show you to a spare bed room." Glen said.
Cass took his hand and walked with him up the stairs. Glen was aware of her warm little hand in his and didn't want to let go. Cass was feeling much the same thing. She wanted to hang on to his hand forever. He stopped in front of a door and opened it and led her in. It was a beautiful bedroom done in light blue with a big bay window. The light from the snow outside cast a glow over the whole room.
"Climb on in to bed. I bet you're asleep before your head hits the pillow." Glen said.
Cass reluctantly let go of his hand and climbed into bed. Glen turned to go.
"Glen." Cass said quietly.
Glen came over and sat on the side of the bed.
"What is it honey?" Glen asked.
"Can I stay with you?" Cass asked.
Glen was stunned into silence. He didn't know what to make of that.
Cass looked away from him.
"I'm sorry; I didn't mean to put you on the spot. You must think I'm a slut or something. I mean… I shouldn't have asked you that." Cass said.
"Hey look at me. I don't think any such thing. What's wrong baby are you scared." Glen asked her in a gentle tone.
"I'm scared you'll be gone when I wake up. I can't explain how I feel. I feel like I've known you all my life or been looking for you, you're so familiar. I know it sounds dumb." Cass said trailing off.
Glen took her chin gently and turned her head to face him.
"It doesn't sound dumb. I feel the same way. Come on." Glen said.
He stood up and Cass got up and followed him to his bedroom. His king size bed was huge. He had a balcony and a private bath. The room was done in deep brown and russet red. Glen pulled back the big comforter.
"Climb in." Glen said.
Cass climbed in and Glen lay down on the other side. He slid over next to her and pulled the comforter up over them both. They moved toward each other at the same time. Glen pulled her in his arms holding her lightly against him. Cass wrapped one arm around his waist. She laid her head on his chest. Glen loved holding her, for now it was enough. Her hair fell across his chest, it felt like silk feathering across him. He kissed her forehead.
"Goodnight Cass." Glen said.
"It's good to be home adanata." Cass murmured sleepily.
Glen looked at her.
"What does that word mean?" Glen asked.
"It's Cherokee. It means part of my soul, or that's the closest to English as you can translate it anyway. It means our souls have been together before and they have found there way to each other again." Cass said.
Glen smiled and kissed her lightly.
"Sleep little one." Glen said.
Glen watched her breathing even out and she drifted off into a sound sleep. He watched her for a long time before sleep overtook him as well.
