The wind floated through the open windows of Dakota's bedroom and rushed
over his still wet body. Everything felt fresh, cool and fresh. What an
amazing feeling, he thought. A few goose bumps ran up his arms and legs
but it felt good. Outside the silvery moon peaked through the trees and
smiled at Dakota. He smiled back.
Light fell over the floor as the door to his room slid open. Julia
leaned around the corner and peaked in at her husband.
"Hello." She said in a sing song voice.
His lips parted and curved into a wide smile. "Hey baby," he replied.
Julia slide with her back against the wall into the room and shut the
light out again. Her bare, shapely legs looked blue in the moonlight as
she floated over to the bed. She crawled up onto the mountain of sheets
and sat on her knees beside Dakota. Her soft hand reached out and touched
the side of his face. She could hardly believe he was real, that she was
real, that all had worked out.
Dakota shut his eyes and leaned his face into her hand, her soft, warm
hand. His world lay there, his love. Warmth filled his body
where warmth had long been lost. God why are you so good to me? He
asked.
"You're all wet," Julia said.
"I took a little swim," he replied.
Her green eyes grew. They seemed to contain so much. Dakota never
thought he would see them again. He took her other hand in his and put
them both to rest on his stomach. Julia turned her hand and squeezed
his. Her heart fluttered, like a tiny butterfly's wings as she leaned
forward flattening her body onto the bed beside him. She touched her
lips to his and for a moment they simply lay there. How warm and soft
it felt. How perfect. The way two people in love were supposed to feel,
safe in each others arms, in each others company.
Dakota slid his hands around her waist and drew her to him. He wanted
to swallow her whole. He wanted to protect her from the world.
The water from Dakota's shirt soaked Julia and she pushed it off. His
chest felt strong and smooth against her own. She kissed down under his
chin. His powerful arms that surrounded her slender frame felt like a
shield of loving protection.
He pulled the covers over them, blocking out the cold night. All his
wet cloths hit the wooden floor with a smack. He shivered as her nose
lightly brushed his neck. She stroked his damp hair. Dakota held his
precious jewel close. He would never let her go again.
