No Escape
Shannon lay naked in the small clearing, her arms wrapped around Boone's sleeping form. This was the way it was supposed to be. She knew it. She and Boone were always meant to end up this way. Together.
It was ironic how many men she had been with, and all this time, the one for her had been right under her nose. Boone Carlisle. Her brother. Her protector. Her lover.
And this was how she wanted it.
Shannon watched Boone sleep. He looked so vulnerable. She lifted her hand and brushed his hair off of his face. Sweet Boone. Her Boone.
His eyes flickered open, and for a moment he was confused. Slowly he remembered and smiled faintly, sighing.
"Shannon," he whispered.
"Hmmm?" She asked, stroking her fingers through his hair.
"Do you want me to go?" He asked her quietly, his eyes closed.
Shannon pulled his head forward to rest on her chest and buried her face in his hair.
"No Boone, I want you to stay right here with me. Because that's where you belong, and there's no escaping that."
I think I'll end it there. I have another Boone/Shannon fic started, and it should be posted fairly soon (and quite a bit longer). Thanks to sUmMeRiTh and smartlilazn for reviewing, I'm glad you both enjoyed it. I may decide that I want to continue this story as well, but for now I believe it's complete.