Part Three: ML'S POV

"Take off your clothes," I said to Ash.

"Excuse me?" His gaze jerked up and his eyes focused on my face.

I had my fingers laced through the top of my shirt as I stared at him. He was so beautiful. Most likely he think the exact opposite of what I want though. We were in my room. Mark, Jade, Rowan, and Kestrel had gone to the pizza parlor. I had decided, because I needed this comfort, that this was the best time to do this.

"I said..." I started to say.

"No, I heard you."

And it was as simple as that no questions asked, well except for the shocked 'what' but that didn't count. He stood up and started to unbutton his shirt. I headed over towards the stereo to turn on some music.

The song was Enya Only Time:

Who can say where the road goes, Where the day flows? Only time...

Ash lifted his shirt up and over his head. His normal perfect hair fell slightly in his face. I could see his muscles ripple.

If I didn't need comfort imagine what I'd do!!

Looking me in the eyes he brought his hands to his pants and started unbuttoning them.

(POV CHANGES TO ASH'S)

What was she up too?

And who can say if your love grows, As your heart chose? Only time...

(Chants)

All I had on now were my boxers. Mare walked up to me. She was so close. I could feel her breath graze my lips, the tiny jolts of electricity pounding through me with just the slightest breath of her. She lifted her head up and kissed me. I brought my arms around her waist and brought her closer to me. I then deepened the kiss. She moaned and then pulled away. I tried to kiss her again, but she had wrapped her arms tightly around my neck. I felt something warm gently drop onto my bare shoulder.

She was crying!

I realized that she hadn't wanted sex; she had just wanted to be held. I think she might have thought that I wouldn't have done it if I weren't like this, vulnerable. I held her tighter.

I lifted her up, she wrapped her legs around my bare waist, and I gently started to sway to the gentle voice of Enya.

Who can say why your heart sighs, As your love flies? Only time...

And who can say why your heart cries, When your love dies? Only time...

(Chants)

Who can say when the roads meet, That love might be, In your heart.

And who can say when the day sleeps, If the night keeps all your heart? Night keeps all your heart...

The more I swayed the tighter she held me. Her face brushed against mine, wisps of her hair touching my lips, and the scent of her was intoxicating me. I was completely lost. Mares' breath started to even out and deepen.

(Extended chants)

Who can say if your love grows? As your heart chose? Only time...

She was asleep. Her head lay on my shoulder. I heard a door slam down stairs, then running up the stairs. The next thing I knew Mark and Jade barged in.

"What the hell..." said Mark angrily.

Jade shushed him. Mark wasn't going to listen until I turned so he could see Mary-Lynnette sleeping on his shoulder.

I went over to her bed and gently started to lay her down, but her arms tightened around my neck.

"She won't let me go," I said.

"That is so sweet, even in sleep she won't let you go," said Jade.

I turned and smiled at her.

"I'll just lay down with her," I said.

I fell, lightly, down with Mare's arms still wrapped around my neck. I grabbed the blanket and draped it over us.

She is so beautiful. I thought as I just stared at her.

And who can say where the road goes, Where the day flows? Only time...

Who knows? Only time...

Who knows? Only time...

Enya's voice drifted off, along with me. (He fell asleep)

TBC.

I made a few changes, but then gave up figuring this part was way too far gone for me to fix!