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Life had been a dream for the last few hours. Maria and Georg had talked, gazed in each others eyes, kissed ... It was the most wonderful thing Maria had ever experienced. She felt wanted again - loved again. He even made her forget all the bad things in her life for a while.
"I think it's time to go back." Maria said, even though that was the last thing she wanted. She looked up at Georg and gave him a little kiss as she had seen his disappointed look. "All great things must come to an end."
"Yes, but this hasn't ended yet." He smiled before he reached up to taste her lips again.
Then Maria stood up, with Georg following her automatically. Together, they folded the blanket and put it back in the basket. Slowly they started walking to the opening at the beginning of the meadow. As they had arrived at the lilacs, Georg picked a few and gave them to Maria.
"Beautiful flowers for a beautiful lady."
Maria's cheeks reddened a little. She couldn't help it, it was the first time she had ever felt this happy. She stepped closer, her hands moved over his sides to his back, she whispered "Thank you." And before she even had to chance, he leant forward and kissed her intensely while pulling her gently closer.
On their way to the Von Trapps' house, they walked hand in hand, talking how wonderful the day had been. But as soon the village came in sight, they kept more distant and talked about other things like the next concert and when they could come together for practise in case anyone could hear them. Nonetheless, both couldn't help the glances they gave each other, the ones that clearly said there was more going on. In fact, when Ludwig and Sofia passed by, they immediately stopped to begin a little conversation, but the couple hadn't even noticed them.
"Georg, Maria!" Sofia exclaimed loudly, which got the two out of their little world.
"Oh hi Sofia, we didn't see you." Georg answered truthfully.
Both Ludwig and Sofia looked from the pink fled Maria had on her cheeks to Georg's eyes that had little sparkles in them.
"So Ludwig, how's that leg going?" He quickly continued by seeing their suspicious glares.
"Much better, it's practically all well again."
The four of them fell into an uncomfortable silence again, but that soon was broken by Sofia.
"It's really a nice day, isn't it? Ludwig and I were thinking of going on a picnic." And she looked at the basket in Georg's hand.
"Perfect weather yes, Maria and I went already today."
Then suddenly she saw the lilacs in Maria's hand.
"Oh my, where did you get those from? They're beautiful!"
"We picked them back there, it were my aunt's favourite flowers and I thought I'd bring some back for Hanz."
Georg shivered slightly by hearing that name. He was still astonished how Maria could say it so easily when he was making her life a hell. But Maria didn't really have a choice, she had to mention her uncle once in a while in a good way, as anyone there did with their relatives, otherwise it would be obvious and it was needless to say more.
"Yes, I think that will do him good. You're a nice girl, Maria." Sofia said while casting her a genuine smile. "Well, we'd better be off then, so you can practise some more for your next performance." A mischievous little smile filled both her and Ludwig's face, because both knew they'd probably be doing something else then practise.
"Bye, have a nice picnic!" Maria replied as the other two moved along.
With just one look at Maria, Georg knew what she was thinking. They still were too obvious and couldn't even look anymore at each other for a little while, even though it was really hard to do so. Luckily they arrived at the house pretty soon.
"It's only a quarter past three, will you stay here a little longer?"
"I most definitely will."
As they went to the backyard, Georg's parents were still sitting there as when Maria and Georg had left hours ago.
"Hello dears, how was your day?"
"Couldn't have been better. The weather was marvellous and the meadow is in full blossom." Georg answered while giving his mother a kiss on her cheek.
"It was beautiful!" Maria exclaimed cheerfully. Then she took one of her lilacs and gave it to Mrs. Von Trapp.
"Why thank you, dear."
"We should all go some day."
"What a splendid idea, Maria. Georg ..." Mr. Von Trapp called when their son walked outside again. "What would you say if we went back in two days?"
"Sure, Dad."
He turned back to Maria.
"Maria, do you think you can come then?"
She hadn't thought about that. Because of all the excitement and relishing their day together, Hanz hadn't come to her mind. When she hesitated, Georg knew exactly why, so he quickly came to the rescue.
"I'll go with her and ask him." He simply smiled.
"Good, then you can ask him as well."
"No!" Georg shouted quickly. His parents looked at him with utter confusion for his sudden outburst. "No eh h-he--"
"H-he doesn't like those picnics and things. Besides, I think he has some more work to do." Maria cut in.
"Oh ... alright. Then it'll be just the four of us."
"Yes well, we're gonna go upstairs for a little while, discuss which songs we'll play."
Georg really meant it. Of course they would be sitting a lot closer while every now and then they'd be sharing kisses ... but they'd really be practising.
Upstairs, in his room, they sat on the bed as earlier today. Georg with the guitar in his hands and Maria sitting closely next to him. He was playing a few chords when he started talking.
"Maria, are you sure you won't mind going out with my parents as well?"
"Of course not, I suggested the idea."
As he heard that, he had a feigned disappointed and sad look on his face.
"Aw so you prefer not being alone with me."
"Don't be silly." She smiled as she saw his potting mouth and playfully pushed him. Thus he turned around and kissed her, a long passionate kiss, her lips burning with his touch.
They parted, slowly coming up for air. Then they smiled and looked at the guitar again. After having played two songs, Georg stood up and asked Maria if she was thirsty. When she said yes, he went to get them both some drinks.
Maria sighed deeply and stood up, then she walked over to the little bench in front of the window sill. She sat down and looked outside, at the sky, at the hills, then the backyard, Georg's parents on the terrace, at Georg who stood there a little while talking to them while he was pouring them some lemonade. Next, she turned her head back to the purple lilacs in her hand. She smelt them and closed her eyes, while relishing all those wonderful things. She could see Georg bending over her as they were laying on the blanket, how he smiled, how he gazed at her ... Slowly she opened her eyes again and looked back outside at Georg. She opened her mouth and before she knew it, she was singing a song that seemed dear to her, even though she couldn't put her finger on what made this song so special.
Although you're far away
And life is sad and grey
I have a scheme
A dream to try
I'm thinking dear of you
And all I mean to do
When we're together
You and I
Her gaze shifted back to the flowers and a little smile unconsciously appeared.
We'll gather lilacs in the spring again.
And walk together down a shady lane
Until our hearts have learned to sing again
When you come home once more
As she was looking outside again, Georg stood at his bedroom door with 2 glasses in his hands, being spellbound by her heavenly voice and beauty.
And in the evening by the firelight's glow
You'll hold me close and never let me go
Quietly he put the glasses down. Then he moved slowly towards her.
Your eyes will tell me all I want to know
When you come home once more
As she sang the last line, she felt 2 arms embracing her and Georg's head leaning on her right shoulder.
"That was beautiful, darling."
A strange feeling overwhelmed her. She had never been called darling before like that. It frightened her a bit, but she felt secure at the same time.
"I bet it's even more beautiful when you'll accompany me on the guitar."
"You mean you want to play this on--"
"Hmm ... if you don't mind of course."
"Not at all." He answered before giving her a kiss on her cheek.
"Good, because it's dedicated to you."
She turned around, gazed into his eyes for a moment, before feeling the touch of his lips again.
"I should be going."
"Shall I come with you? I can ask if you can come then."
Maria gave him a little kiss before continuing.
"What'd you say if you drop by in an hour or six, seven ..."
"It's a deal."
They got lost in another kiss, but unfortunately Maria pulled back.
"I really should be going now."
Their foreheads touched and Georg cupped her cheeks with his hands.
"One last kiss and then I'll bring you downstairs."
Maria was more than happy to do so. Georg bended over, his hands still in her face. He could see Maria close her eyes and just before their lips touched, he closed his as well. He simply loved having her so close, holding her in his arms. But as she had said before that day 'All great things must come to an end.'
Afterwards, they both walked downstairs, then outside. Maria bid his parents goodbye as they moved to the front of their domain. At the front of his house, the couple stopped for a minute. Because of the good weather, lots of townspeople were outside, talking with friends or just taking a little walk around the village, therefore they couldn't be as close anymore as 10 minutes before.
"So I'll drop by around seven."
"I'm looking forward to it." Maria smiled. "Bye." She said as she walked away.
"Bye." He replied somewhat dazzled, but still extremely happy that it wasn't all a dream.
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Life had been a dream for the last few hours. Maria and Georg had talked, gazed in each others eyes, kissed ... It was the most wonderful thing Maria had ever experienced. She felt wanted again - loved again. He even made her forget all the bad things in her life for a while.
"I think it's time to go back." Maria said, even though that was the last thing she wanted. She looked up at Georg and gave him a little kiss as she had seen his disappointed look. "All great things must come to an end."
"Yes, but this hasn't ended yet." He smiled before he reached up to taste her lips again.
Then Maria stood up, with Georg following her automatically. Together, they folded the blanket and put it back in the basket. Slowly they started walking to the opening at the beginning of the meadow. As they had arrived at the lilacs, Georg picked a few and gave them to Maria.
"Beautiful flowers for a beautiful lady."
Maria's cheeks reddened a little. She couldn't help it, it was the first time she had ever felt this happy. She stepped closer, her hands moved over his sides to his back, she whispered "Thank you." And before she even had to chance, he leant forward and kissed her intensely while pulling her gently closer.
On their way to the Von Trapps' house, they walked hand in hand, talking how wonderful the day had been. But as soon the village came in sight, they kept more distant and talked about other things like the next concert and when they could come together for practise in case anyone could hear them. Nonetheless, both couldn't help the glances they gave each other, the ones that clearly said there was more going on. In fact, when Ludwig and Sofia passed by, they immediately stopped to begin a little conversation, but the couple hadn't even noticed them.
"Georg, Maria!" Sofia exclaimed loudly, which got the two out of their little world.
"Oh hi Sofia, we didn't see you." Georg answered truthfully.
Both Ludwig and Sofia looked from the pink fled Maria had on her cheeks to Georg's eyes that had little sparkles in them.
"So Ludwig, how's that leg going?" He quickly continued by seeing their suspicious glares.
"Much better, it's practically all well again."
The four of them fell into an uncomfortable silence again, but that soon was broken by Sofia.
"It's really a nice day, isn't it? Ludwig and I were thinking of going on a picnic." And she looked at the basket in Georg's hand.
"Perfect weather yes, Maria and I went already today."
Then suddenly she saw the lilacs in Maria's hand.
"Oh my, where did you get those from? They're beautiful!"
"We picked them back there, it were my aunt's favourite flowers and I thought I'd bring some back for Hanz."
Georg shivered slightly by hearing that name. He was still astonished how Maria could say it so easily when he was making her life a hell. But Maria didn't really have a choice, she had to mention her uncle once in a while in a good way, as anyone there did with their relatives, otherwise it would be obvious and it was needless to say more.
"Yes, I think that will do him good. You're a nice girl, Maria." Sofia said while casting her a genuine smile. "Well, we'd better be off then, so you can practise some more for your next performance." A mischievous little smile filled both her and Ludwig's face, because both knew they'd probably be doing something else then practise.
"Bye, have a nice picnic!" Maria replied as the other two moved along.
With just one look at Maria, Georg knew what she was thinking. They still were too obvious and couldn't even look anymore at each other for a little while, even though it was really hard to do so. Luckily they arrived at the house pretty soon.
"It's only a quarter past three, will you stay here a little longer?"
"I most definitely will."
As they went to the backyard, Georg's parents were still sitting there as when Maria and Georg had left hours ago.
"Hello dears, how was your day?"
"Couldn't have been better. The weather was marvellous and the meadow is in full blossom." Georg answered while giving his mother a kiss on her cheek.
"It was beautiful!" Maria exclaimed cheerfully. Then she took one of her lilacs and gave it to Mrs. Von Trapp.
"Why thank you, dear."
"We should all go some day."
"What a splendid idea, Maria. Georg ..." Mr. Von Trapp called when their son walked outside again. "What would you say if we went back in two days?"
"Sure, Dad."
He turned back to Maria.
"Maria, do you think you can come then?"
She hadn't thought about that. Because of all the excitement and relishing their day together, Hanz hadn't come to her mind. When she hesitated, Georg knew exactly why, so he quickly came to the rescue.
"I'll go with her and ask him." He simply smiled.
"Good, then you can ask him as well."
"No!" Georg shouted quickly. His parents looked at him with utter confusion for his sudden outburst. "No eh h-he--"
"H-he doesn't like those picnics and things. Besides, I think he has some more work to do." Maria cut in.
"Oh ... alright. Then it'll be just the four of us."
"Yes well, we're gonna go upstairs for a little while, discuss which songs we'll play."
Georg really meant it. Of course they would be sitting a lot closer while every now and then they'd be sharing kisses ... but they'd really be practising.
Upstairs, in his room, they sat on the bed as earlier today. Georg with the guitar in his hands and Maria sitting closely next to him. He was playing a few chords when he started talking.
"Maria, are you sure you won't mind going out with my parents as well?"
"Of course not, I suggested the idea."
As he heard that, he had a feigned disappointed and sad look on his face.
"Aw so you prefer not being alone with me."
"Don't be silly." She smiled as she saw his potting mouth and playfully pushed him. Thus he turned around and kissed her, a long passionate kiss, her lips burning with his touch.
They parted, slowly coming up for air. Then they smiled and looked at the guitar again. After having played two songs, Georg stood up and asked Maria if she was thirsty. When she said yes, he went to get them both some drinks.
Maria sighed deeply and stood up, then she walked over to the little bench in front of the window sill. She sat down and looked outside, at the sky, at the hills, then the backyard, Georg's parents on the terrace, at Georg who stood there a little while talking to them while he was pouring them some lemonade. Next, she turned her head back to the purple lilacs in her hand. She smelt them and closed her eyes, while relishing all those wonderful things. She could see Georg bending over her as they were laying on the blanket, how he smiled, how he gazed at her ... Slowly she opened her eyes again and looked back outside at Georg. She opened her mouth and before she knew it, she was singing a song that seemed dear to her, even though she couldn't put her finger on what made this song so special.
Although you're far away
And life is sad and grey
I have a scheme
A dream to try
I'm thinking dear of you
And all I mean to do
When we're together
You and I
Her gaze shifted back to the flowers and a little smile unconsciously appeared.
We'll gather lilacs in the spring again.
And walk together down a shady lane
Until our hearts have learned to sing again
When you come home once more
As she was looking outside again, Georg stood at his bedroom door with 2 glasses in his hands, being spellbound by her heavenly voice and beauty.
And in the evening by the firelight's glow
You'll hold me close and never let me go
Quietly he put the glasses down. Then he moved slowly towards her.
Your eyes will tell me all I want to know
When you come home once more
As she sang the last line, she felt 2 arms embracing her and Georg's head leaning on her right shoulder.
"That was beautiful, darling."
A strange feeling overwhelmed her. She had never been called darling before like that. It frightened her a bit, but she felt secure at the same time.
"I bet it's even more beautiful when you'll accompany me on the guitar."
"You mean you want to play this on--"
"Hmm ... if you don't mind of course."
"Not at all." He answered before giving her a kiss on her cheek.
"Good, because it's dedicated to you."
She turned around, gazed into his eyes for a moment, before feeling the touch of his lips again.
"I should be going."
"Shall I come with you? I can ask if you can come then."
Maria gave him a little kiss before continuing.
"What'd you say if you drop by in an hour or six, seven ..."
"It's a deal."
They got lost in another kiss, but unfortunately Maria pulled back.
"I really should be going now."
Their foreheads touched and Georg cupped her cheeks with his hands.
"One last kiss and then I'll bring you downstairs."
Maria was more than happy to do so. Georg bended over, his hands still in her face. He could see Maria close her eyes and just before their lips touched, he closed his as well. He simply loved having her so close, holding her in his arms. But as she had said before that day 'All great things must come to an end.'
Afterwards, they both walked downstairs, then outside. Maria bid his parents goodbye as they moved to the front of their domain. At the front of his house, the couple stopped for a minute. Because of the good weather, lots of townspeople were outside, talking with friends or just taking a little walk around the village, therefore they couldn't be as close anymore as 10 minutes before.
"So I'll drop by around seven."
"I'm looking forward to it." Maria smiled. "Bye." She said as she walked away.
"Bye." He replied somewhat dazzled, but still extremely happy that it wasn't all a dream.