A/N Warning : Spoilers. If you haven't read Inkspell then don't read this. This begins in the chapter 'Cosimo' in Inkspell
Disclaimer : I do not own any of the characters in Inkheart or Inkspell. I do not own the books either.
Chapter 1 Roxane's House
Meggie traced her hands across her lips. Farid had kissed her! She felt confused. How could a handsome boy like him love her? How was that possible? Well, she wasn't one to complain! She had loved the dark-skinned boy with the beautiful eyes like pools of night since Mo read him out of Tales from a 1001 Nights, the book that had always been one of her favourites. She felt a sudden urge to be with him and be kissed by him again. Unfortunately, right now, that was impossible as he had gone back to Roxane's house. Had he said something about going to stay with him? Yes, he had. Well, that's what she'd do.
"Meggie? What are you doing out there on the stairs in the dark?" It was Fenoglio.
"I'm going, Fenoglio. I'm going to Roxane's farm. I'm fed up living here and doing silly, dangerous things like creating new people that don't exist. Don't worry about me, I'm fine, and please don't follow me."
And with that, she ran down the stairs and into the night. She had been to Roxane's farm before, and it wasn't far at all. Later that night she came up the twisting garden path of Roxane's house and saw Farid in the window. She ran towards the door.
When she got there, he flung his arms wide and enveloped her in a warm hug.
"Hello! Are you Farid's little girlfriend? I'll put you in the room next to his then." This was Roxane. Farid gave Dustfinger a look that said 'How does she know about Meggie? You must have told her.'
It was almost midnight when they finally went up to bed. Meggie lay awake for ages, listening to the regular breathing of Farid through the wall. Finally she drifted off. The next morning was beautiful. The sun was streaming through the window and dancing off Meggie's chequered duvet. She felt a hand shaking her. It was Farid, wearing only patterned boxer shorts and with a finger to his lips. He made a gesture for him to get into the big, double bed she was sleeping in. She nodded and, after checking that the door was locked, he climbed in. So they kissed in happiness under the big, blue and white covers. Neither of them felt ready to go any further than this, so no more clothing was removed except for Meggie's pyjama top.