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Chapter 4

"I knew I had to have missed something. I knew you wouldn't just leave me like that." Brennan smiled as he looked down at her.

"Yeah right," she laughed and kissed him. "I'm glad we found each other again, though."

"Yeah, I don't know what I would do without you." Brennan smiled as she snuggled closer to him.

"After I became comfortable in Sanctuary I looked you up. I had Adam keep an eye on you, too. I was worried about you."

"I bet I was worried more," he joked.

Shalimar giggled. "I still remember when we gave you and Emma the comm. rings. I was so happy to see you accept it."

"I remember, too. Do you remember that night?" he asked looking down at her.

"When we went out to dinner to celebrate?" She tilted her head up and rose an eyebrow.

"No after that."

"Oh, our little reunion...yes, I remember." She smiled as she thought, back to that night.

FLASHBACK...3 years ago

Shalimar knocked softly on Brennan's door. She smiled up at him as he opened it.

Brennan opened his arms to her and embraced her tightly as she leaned into him. "God, Shal, I missed you so much." He squeezed her gently, burying his face in her golden curls as he tangled his fingers there as well.

Tears slipped from her eyes. "I missed you too, Brenn,"

He pulled away and smiled at her as he brushed her tears away.

Shalimar smiled back and reached up to wipe a small escapee that was trickling down his cheek as well.

"Come in, please. I want to talk to you." He took her hands and pulled her into the room before closing the door. They talked and laughed for hours and before either of them knew it, it was headed on 2 AM.

"Brennan, I should really go. We're going to have a big day." She stood from the bed and leaned down to place a soft kiss on his cheek.

"Shalimar," He caught her hand. "don't go. Stay with me. I don't want you to leave again."

She smiled. "Brennan, I'm not going anywhere this time. My room is right across the hall."

"I know, but I just want to hold you. I've missed you more than anything since you left." He stroked her fingers with his thumb and then placed a tender kiss over them. "Please," he pouted at her.

Shalimar shook her head. "You still think that pout can get you anything you want?"

He gazed up at her this time with eyes wide and a bigger pout.

Shalimar looked down at him and collapsed. "Fine."

Brennan smiled as she slid into the bed beside him. "Apparently it still works." He laughed as she hit him. "It's so good to see you again. I love you, Shalimar."

She smiled and tilted her head to place a quick kiss on his lips. "It's good to see you too, Brenn. Goodnight."

"Goodnight." He kissed her temple and then fell asleep beside her

END FLASHBACK

"There was only one thing different when I told you that I loved you back then." Brennan hugged her tightly.

"And what's that?"

"It didn't mean everything it does now. I said it as a brother then, because that's how I felt for you."

"But now?" she asked softly.

He smiled down at her. "Now..." He caught her lips and held a kiss to them. Shalimar melted in his arms as his soft lips pressed against hers. "Now I say it as your lover."

She smiled and stole another kiss. "I hope that never changes."

"I promise you, Shalimar, it never will." His lips brushed hers once more and then he yawned.

Shalimar laughed as she, too, let a small yawn out. "I think it's time we went to sleep."

"Yeah, I agree." Brennan smiled and kissed her head before giving her a light squeeze. "Goodnight, Baby,"

"Goodnight, Lover."

They both smiled as each pulled the other closer. Within minutes they were both sleeping peacefully in the comfort of each others arms.


So sorry for the late post. I caught a nasty head cold and forgot all about just about everything. Thank you guys all sooo much for the reviews! They were awesome! Well until my next story...c ya.