Kel leaned on the railing of the balcony, wishing she was elsewhere. Her friends had decided to throw a party, celebrating her new office. Kel knew they meant well, but she was so tired. She jumped slightly as an arm slid around her waist.
"I've been looking for you," Dom said.
"I've been out here...thinking," Dom turned Kel so she was facing him, his arms still enclosing her waist.
"Look, Kel, I've been thinking, too. I know this probably isn't a good time to say this, but I'm going to resign from the Own."
"Resign?" Kel asked, shocked, "But the Own is everything to you!"
"Not anymore," Dom picked up Kel's hand and kissed her palm, "You're everything to be now." Kel smiled. "Why don't we sneak out of here?" He suggested wickedly, "It's only a few feet drop," Dom lept over the railing, landing on his feet.
"Dom!" Kel hissed, leaning over the rail to yell at him, "You shouldn't have done that! You could have broken something!"
"But I didn't. Jump down, it's really not that far."
"You know I'm afriad of heights!"
"I'll catch you."
"What will our friends say?"
"They probably won't notice. Come on, Kel, jump. It'll be alright."
"I'm going to regret this," Kel muttered as she swung her legs over the railing, and jumped into Dom's arms. She rested her pale face on his chest as he stroked her hair soothingly. Dom could feel Kel quivering as he wrapped comforting arms around her. When Kel stopped shaking, Dom led her to an open field where they lay side by side, gazing at the stars. A full moon illuminated their faces. Dom flipped on his side, tracing Kel's jaw with his finger.
"That tickles!" she said, gently pushing his hand away. Dom captured her hand in his.
"Kel, I love you," he said, moving her onto his lap. "I love you more than life itself. Kel, you don't have to answer now, but...will you marry me?" Kel gasped, she had gotten quite a few suprises today.
"Dom, I would love to marry you, but--" She stopped midsentence, lost in thought.
"But?" He prompted.
"Not right now," Kel finished," I need time to sort my life out. Gods, I'd love to marry you, but like is so...unstable."
"Would you like to become betrothed?" Dom asked, unsure.
"Yes! I just don't want to get married right away." Dom grinned from ear to ear, kissing Kel deeply.
"I suppose we should go back," he said, "But first, I need to give you something." Dom pulled a simple silver band from his pocket, slipping it onto Kel's hand.
"Mithros, I love you, Kel." Dom kissed her again, wishing he would never have to let go. As they reluctantly broke apart, Kel whispered, "I love you, too."
AN: This is the end, I may do an epilogue because it doesn't feel quite finished to me....reviews dictate what happens. Many thanks to all of you who reviewed me, I appricate it. And thanks to all those who have stuck with me throughout the bad writing and stuff....I love you!
I'm going to begin a new story...separate from this one, but also K/D...sadder, though. Please R/R when it's up, the prequle is posted already, it's called Why Dom? More will be explained in the story....I also plan on doing some songfics to allievate writers block, that's why this chappie took so long to get posted...Please, please, please read my other stuff and review!
Many, many thanks to all of you
Alannalovingwriter