Writers note: Okay, apparently some people really want to hear what happens next. I wasn't going to write any more of this, but I guess a few more chapters wouldn't hurt. So here it is…

Chapter 5

A New Reason

I stood in the door way of my chambers, staring at the angel lying there in my bed. She wasn't hurt as bad as I had thought, in fact, it was only scratch. I sighed; this would never happen again, I promised myself. Lilly would stay here with me and I would do anything to make that happen….I….I love her.

Taking several wiry steps towards the bed, I noticed just how beautiful she was, really noticed, she was the complete definition of beauty. I found myself thinking this I hadn't thought in years, things that made me what I was, a demon.

I wanted so badly to take her right now, while she slept, she'd never expect it. But why would I do that? I loved her, I want her to be willing, I want her to love me as well. I have to know how she feels about me, now.

As I hovered over her she stirred then woke as if my eyes alone could speak her name. Her eyes fluttered open, reviling the crystal-like orbs beneath; she smiled and took a deep breath. "Was I asleep long?" she asked, her voice sweet and calmed my nerves.

"No" I answered simply, returning her smile.

She sat up and patted the mattress beside her, indicating that she wished I sit next to her. I did. "Djinn…I…I thank you for saving my life," she said.

I looked over into her eyes and said, "No, I thank you for giving me new reason to even continue living…Lilly, I love you and I want to live for you, forever."

Lilly didn't say a word, didn't change her expression, didn't move a muscle, only stared at me. "I…I love you as well…" she finally said.

I grinned. "I was hoping you'd say that," I said. "I long to touch right now Lilly, but I worry that if my corrupted hand even grazed your skin that I may lose you forever."

Lilly took my hand into hers and placed it on her warm soft cheek. "For a demon, your heart is very warm and kind, I see not the evil you exclaim so deeply," she said.

"Then may it never show. I would never forgive myself if you should ever witness the horror I express," I said, now holding my own hand to her face. I suddenly found myself reaching towards her, boldly leaning in to touch my lips to hers. Lilly reached for me as well, her soft full lips caressing mine; it felt so right, that moment and I wrapped my arms round her, holding her small body to mind as if she would disappear if I didn't. And that's how we fell there that night, asleep in my bed, dreaming away our worries.