Healing: 3
Joining of hearts
Angela was overcome by Shawn's kiss. Did he really want her? As he looked into her eyes, she saw that his face had softened- he looked gentle and sweet. As she began to smile, she saw him grinning back at her. It was the first smile Angela had seen on Shawn's face in a long time. Could it be that out of his pain over his father's death, he would let her back into his heart?
Shawn saw the look of tenderness on Angela's face and leaned into her again. He lifted his hand and placed it on her waist, slowly moving it up to her face.
All Angela could do was melt into him. She had longed for his touch for so long. Resistance seemed futile- her mind had no say anymore as her heart ran away with her.
Her pulse quickened as his hand softly touched her cheek. Shawn's kisses were deeper now, his breath came quicker. Angela cradled his face in her hand, and softly ran her hand through his hair. She pulled away and looked into his face again.
"What are we doing here?" she breathed. "I need to know…. Is this just one night? Or do you really want to be with me?"
He searched her face once more. What did she want him to say? Of course, he wanted to be with her, more than anything, to be with her forever and always. He was so damn stupid to have let her go. He did not want to scare her. All he could do was to be honest with her, and hope she would forgive him. He would want the same from her- truth.
"I want to be with you, I always have. I never, ever stopped loving you. Please forgive me; I was a damn fool….a damn selfish fool."
Angela's breath caught in her throat. Was he for real, or would he just leave her again in the morning? Could she take a chance in allowing herself to love him tonight?
Yes, yes, yes! She knew Shawn needed her tonight, or he would not have come. Heavens forgive her if she sought one nights comfort in his familiar arms. If he left her alone after tonight, she would know that she had been there for him in his time of need, his darkest hour. But, Angela desperately hoped Shawn was telling her the truth.
She smiled and pressed her lips on his. Shawn realized Angela must still want him too. He was too afraid to take those first kisses as anything more than her comforting him, but now it began to sink in that she would not have been so forward, had she not meant it.
He honestly had not come here expecting her love, just friendship, but now, he had both.
Shawn put his arms around Angela and pulled her to him- kissing her passionately, deeply. All of his un-shown love of the past few months flooded his heart.
Angela caressed Shawn's arms and his back. Slowly she moved her hand under the flannel to touch his skin. She had missed this. His kisses moved from her mouth, down her neck.
Shawn had forgotten his pain in the joy of Angela's embrace. He knew she loved him, he was not alone anymore.
As they slid down on her bed, he covered her body with his. Her hands moved to unbutton the few buttons that separated him from her. As Shawn's mouth searched hers, Angela wanted nothing but to be with him. She felt so right in his arms. She melted to his every touch.
Shawn's skin tingled in ecstasy. As Angela slid the shirt from his body, he realized that he was not cold anymore. Did he dare reach for her buttons? He opened his eyes and kissed the tip of her nose.
Angela looked at Shawn and whispered, "I love you…" There were no words that ever sounded sweeter to him. Her face told him she meant it. He smiled again.
All the pain he had put her through, and she still loved him. Shawn rolled over, pulling Angela with him. She sat up and began to unbutton her nightshirt. She wanted all of him. As her shirt fell from her, he gazed on her caramel loveliness. Treasures that had been hidden from him were revealed. She lay down and kissed him again. His hands found their way to reaches he had not allowed them to go to before. He quivered in anticipation.
Lost in her passion, Angela welcomed his exploration, responding to his movements and greeting his kisses with intensity. She was his!
Shawn had waited for this moment for so long… he was glad that they had never before been so completely intimate. Their innocence made this pleasure even more intense. He slid his hands down her back and under the elastic at her waist.
As her body became bare before him, Angela felt so pure. Innocent abandon filled them both. Shawn rolled her over once more to cover her with himself. The pants he had removed before joining her on the bed lay crumpled on the floor, and his undergarments joined them.
Angela gasped as she felt him inside of her. His fullness sent chills through her.
Shawn had never felt so close to anyone. It was as if their two souls shared one body. Her gasp rang within him. In his moment of pain, he brought her pleasure. He came to her for comfort and found himself floating in a sea of dreams.
His movements were gentle and soft. Angela felt her love for him sweeping through her body, vibrating though her. Their love intensified moment by moment until it was complete.
Shockwaves roaring through him, Shawn rolled to his side, pulling her with him. He looked deeply into her eyes, and smiled. Angela returned his smile and touched his face tenderly.
"I love you." Shawn whispered. Angela moved her lips to his once more in a tender, gentle kiss.
"I know…" she whispered back.
They fell asleep in each others arms. Shawn had never felt so safe.
