Alright, since I got so many people asking me to continue, here is the "continued ending" (not the whole thing of course -DUH (LOL)- but a chappie of it
OMG And I am so so SO sorry to all my reviewers that it took me so long to get this chappie up! Spring Break ended, and I have been SWAMPED with homework! -cough- stupid teachers -cough- So yeah, it may take me a few days to get chappies up now that school is back on, but I will do my best, and it shouldn't take too long! Please hang in there, I shall try to make it worth your time! And I am going to start individually thanking all my reviewers, at the end of this chappie... look for your username
"Erik, please, please forgive me. I didn't know you were real," Anna apologized over and over again. A sudden thought struck her, and she sang.
"Angel my soul was weak, forgive me.
But you're here at last, master." Her voice was beautiful, though Erik could hear many flaws in it, and knew that she had not practiced singing in a long, long time.
"There is nothing to forgive, my love," he whispered as he brought his lips to hers again. He felt so relieved, so enlightened. Anna loved him. She really, really loved him!
"It's just, when you left, I didn't know what to do. I tried to remain cheerful, but I'm afraid that the sorrow and grief in my attitude was very apparent, and my friends slowly slipped away. My aunt never spent time with my, too busy hanging out with her bastard friends and partying to give a dime for my skin. I didn't know where to turn. I felt so... unaccepted, and unloved... as though everyone in the world thought that I was a different, impure... thing."
"Like, you were different? And no one took time to look past your exterior and gaze upon the beautiful soul within?" Erik was relaying Anna's feelings in such a simple way. It made Anna fell better to know that her feelings could be put into words.
"Yes. How did you... Oh, I... I see... I'm sorry, I forgot," Anna turned her head away from Erik and gazed at the wall.
Erik reached out a gentle hand and turned Anna's face toward his with his fingers, "A comment like that would never be something for me to have to forgive, Anna. Do you know how long I have wanted to know that someone could look at me and forget that I look the way I do? I have waited for my whole life for someone to look at me without fear, without curious eyes. I have longed for someone to look and me and have their gaze not play around the edges of the mask I used to wear, as though it was all they could do to not tear my mask away from the face that sits behind it. I... I love you, Anna"
Anna smiled and laughed, the sweet sound that Erik loved so dearly filling the room. She was laughing, not of amusement, but more of relief. Her heart fluttered and began to beat madly as Erik reached out a hand and gently pushed a stray lock of dark hair out of her face.
The sparkle in her eyes was bigger than it had ever been before, but Erik knew that, as long as he was there, the sparkle would begin to die away as her dreams became reality. He hoped that they would be replaced by a loving glitter of happiness, which (he imagined) would be even more beautiful. He only knew this because it had happened with Christine Daae. She, too, had longed to meet him, and had developed that sparkle, which had gone away shortly after meeting him. Unfortunately, what with all the confusion between her, Raoul, and Erik himself, she had never gotten the loving glitter (at least, as far as Erik knew).
He felt tears come to his eyes, but blinked them back and looked away for a second so Anna would not notice them and possibly get confused. When he felt that it was safe to look back, he did, and immediately kissed Anna again. Oh, how Erik loved the sensation of kissing the one he loved and who loved him!
Anna let her fingers slide softly through Erik's rich, dark hair, and held one of his arms around her waist. Her eyes closed lazily as she savored the feeling, and she always renewed the kiss when Erik began to pull away. Their lips were together for what seemed like a lifetime, and Anna still felt like it had ended too soon when they reluctantly pulled apart.
"What time is it?" Erik asked sleepily after a while, a small smile playing across his face and his eyes half-shut.
"Actually, it's quite late..." Anna answered, "It's 9:48 at night. We should, uh, probably go to bed."
Erik nodded and stood up, but Anna caught his sleeve before he could move. "Don't go!" she hissed, her eyes wide with fear, "Last time you left, you didn't come back! Stay here!" Erik's eyes grew large in surprise for a second, and he wasn't sure what to think. Random thoughts flashed through his head uncontrollably for a minute or so.
She really doesn't want me to go- It's all those stupid scientists fault that I was gone, dearest- Her eyes are beautiful- I wonder if we can get her hair back to normal- I love you, Anna- I won't leave you- I wonder if those scientists are still alive- Probably not the older one, Raldy was it?- What about her nails?- I love you, Anna- I'll stay- What about the noise?- No, I'm used to it by now, stupid faulty plumbing in prison- Drip, drip, drip- Drove me crazy- Ah, well... I should probably say something now...
"Of course I won't leave you, mon ange (my angel)," Erik whispered as he knelt back down beside Anna and wrapped her delicate fingers in his long, slender ones. She sighed in relief and smiled slightly, suddenly aware of how tired she was.
As Anna stood up, she suddenly thought of something. What room is he going to sleep in? I mean, I don't want to be away from him for even a second, and yet... I don't really want to be asleep in the same room with him... Things could get... weird... Anna cursed under her breath and kicked herself for not thinking about it sooner.
"So, would you like me to sleep on the floor then, mademoiselle?" Erik asked innocently, and Anna sighed again. Of course! One of them would sleep on the floor, but she wouldn't let it be Erik. He had been through enough troubles, and needed a good night's sleep more than she did.
"Oh, no... I'll sleep on the floor," she claimed, "Don't worry about it."
She strode out of the room to the hallway closet, retrieved several blankets, and balanced them carefully in her arms as she made her way slowly back to her own room. She entered the room, but was surprised to see that Erik wasn't there. For a second, Anna was about to panic, when she felt strong arms around her waist from behind her. They spun her around slowly, until she was facing the man they belonged to.
Erik kissed her again, and did not pause when the blankets fell out her arms and onto the floor. This time, it was he who ran his fingers through Anna's dark hair, gently massaging her scalp and loving the feeling of her melting into his touch. He ran his tongue softly along Anna's lower lip, and she complied, opening her mouth and allowing him access.
Anna pulled away slowly and hesitantly, then bent over to pick up the blankets, but Erik beat her to them.
"And you such a fair, beautiful woman? How could you possibly ask me not to worry about it?" He smiled and arranged the blankets on the floor, then left for a minute to give Anna time to change into her night clothes. She called to him when she was ready, and he stepped into the room to find Anna in a beautiful silk nightgown, with a dainty strip of lace at her shoulders.
Anna smiled and slid between the sheets on her bed. Erik removed his shirt (A/N: Aaahhh! So HOT!) and slid between his blankets on the floor. They both lay motionless for a few silent and awkward minutes.
God, this is crazy. What the hell am I supposed to do? This is way too weird and uncomfortable... Anna thought, her mind too full of confusing thoughts to allow room for drowsiness. Suddenly and without really thinking, she arose from her bed. She crossed the room to where Erik was sleeping, and slid in next to him in the makeshift bed (A/N: With her nightgown on, don't get any wrong ideas...).
Erik was astounded beyond words, beyond breath. For a second he lay, silently suffocating, until Anna leaned her head forward and planted a kiss in the corner of his mouth. She thought he was asleep (as though he could sleep knowing that she was awake!).
To show Anna that he was not yet sleeping, Erik wrapped his arms around her, giving her just enough room to adjust her position while still letting her know that he was there and loved her dearly. She shifted just a little bit so that her head had room to rest itself on Erik's strong, perfectly shaped chest. Even though her floor was none too soft, Anna could not have imagined feeling more comfortable.
Erik stayed awake long after Anna had dozed off, the hair at the top of her head cradling his face gently. He lay there, drowning in his love for Anna, until sleepiness could no longer be ignored, and he nodded off.
OK, so here are a few thank-yous to all of my reviewers who have reviewed so far, you can skip these if you don't wanna read them...
Baby-Vixen- No, don't hurt the kitty! LOL And of course you were talking about me with all that cute talk! I'm just too damn cute, I know, I know... Naw, I'm just kidding, and being hyper is my WORLD!
caitspotter- I won't end it yet, and I'm thinking of a "continued-continued ending" for the reviews who want me to write it... HaHa
FemaleErik- Ok, I'll keep going, and I have thought of even more to add to the end of this ending if my reviewers want...
Ridel- Yeah, Jake was the main reason I was going to keep going... something interesting will happen with him. And Anna will explain what happened to her aunt, because I forgot to put it in the last few chappies... (DOH!) And thank you for telling me how I can do better, I always appreciate constructive criticism. Thank you for sticking with this story!
LadyAniviel- Yeah, there will be more chappies, I promise, and I love the romance too!
Madame Opera Ghost- Yeah, Jake will come in soon, and it'll get good (I hope, since that's just my opinion and all) and I agree, 13 chappies isn't enough!
TheAngel'sMaggie- Thank you. I'm glad you like it, and I'm glad to that Anna came to her senses too, I couldn't hurt Erik :snuggles Erik:
xxXGoddessXofXdeadXloveXxx: Yeah I'll keep going, thank you so much for being a dedicated reviewer!
Melissa Aminta- I won't end it yet, don't worry, and thank you, I'm glad you think it's a good story!
Juliya- Thank you so much, I'll be sure to keep going!
phantomgoddess34- I know, it was kind of surprising, even to me, that I decided to make her go goth, but I thought it would make the story more interesting. I'm glad you like the story!
MagickAlianne- Thank you so much for being such a faithful reviewer! I love your reviews and anticipate getting them (and the cookie LOL) I couldn't stop laughing when I got that first cookie!
Kim- I know! I would be all over him and more:snuggles Erik:
Nixieharpist- Don't worry, they will get a happy ending (or will they...? I might change my mind... Muhuhahaha)
Claire- Yeah, I know... I goofed! Oops! My dad told me that, and I was like 'Damn!' But I didn't want to change it, so I came up with an excuse!
Ruiner of Worlds- I'm glad you like it! Yeah, I know, the beginning was hard to come up with (too many people use the 'space time continuum' as a way to have Erik come to our time! I needed something different) And yeah, he would have known about America... My bad...
Jonochi- Yeah, I imagine it too :hugs Erik tighter: but why do I have to imagine when I have the real thing?(LOL... just kidding of course :Damn:)
Just-an-Echo- Thank you, I'm glad you like my idea for a story!
Countess Vladislaus Dragu- Thank you, love your review! And I'm sorry about your username, did you mean Countess Vladislaus Dragulia? If you did, love it! Dracula is hot (but not as hot as Erik:snuggles:) If you didn't, still love it!
TheMeginator- Thank you, I'm happy you like it! And yeah, I'll write more!
neverliedown- Yeah, Erik may be a stalker, but he's a hot stalker, and he's MY STALKER :hugs Erik so that he can barely breathe! LOL love your review!
River Eagle Weldon- Thank you, I'm glad you like my idea!
So yeah, thank you to all of my great, wonderful, adored, much-loved reviewers! HaHa I love adjectives today! So yeah, Sorry again that it took me so long to get this chappie up, I'll try and be faster with my next update, but I'm not sure how much homework I'll get... -cough- stupid homework, stupid school, stupid crazy teachers who love to torture me -cough- So yeah, I hope you enjoyed this chappie, more to come later!
