Chapter 7: Revelations

It neared 2:30a.m. It was day 5 of the week James stayed at Lily's. They were lying in the chair next to the fireplace in the living room. Out of the pool, they put on a set of nightclothes and sat in the chair; cozy beyond all human beliefs.

"Oh, James! I love you so much! I didn't realize until earlier. When I thought you drown- you scared me so badly. I didn't realize how much I loved you until I thought I lost you. I ca-" she stopped as James put a finger to her lips. He moved his hand to her neck and tilted it to face him. Soon, they began to kiss once more. It was as deep as the previous.

They stopped and looked into each other's eyes and read each other's minds. James tapped the radio with his wand and "Songbird" by Kenny G started to play low.

They got up and started to dance slowly by the candlelight in the room. They were so close that they could feel the other's body heat through their clothes.

"Oh God, I love you, James! I always have. I was too stubborn to see it. I love you oh so much. I don't ever want this wonderful feeling to end."

"Neither do I. I always was entranced by you. Your voice, your karisma, your feisty temper, you whole self! You're just too perfect for words. I love you with all my heart!"

They shared another kiss. James tapped the radio off and conjured a mattress in front of the fire. They both got down facing each other. James put his hand on Lily's waist and slid it up her back. Lily put her hand on his shoulder as they kissed. She turned her back to him. He draped his arm over her waist and hips. Almost automatically, she pulled his hand a little higher and place it on her flat side and they fell asleep in each other's arms, smiling, and dreaming of each other in the same dreams.