I LOVED hearing from you about the last chapter! I was on my winter vacation in Mexico, so it was the best feeling when I got back and read all of your reviews! As per many requests, This is a "happy" Tony and Michelle chapter, I thought it would be appreciated over the hoildays! I hope to write more chapters soon!

Now a quick favor/ question. I am planning to write a chapter where Tony and Michelle tell CTU that they are engaged. The only problem is that because all of my chapters are song based, I need a song to go along with that chapter. So, if anybody has any ideas of songs that might fit this (about anticipation of something, finding the right time, telling someone something... whatever is possible...), I would LOVE to hear about it!

Thanks to you all!

S

The Following includes a revised "Falling Into You" by Celine Dion

The room was silent, save the deep, measured breathing from the person next to him on the bed. Michelle was curled on the side of Tony, her head resting on his chest, her curly hair spread in a messy halo around her. The soft white sheets were slightly askew around them, Tony had tucked them snuggly underneath Michelle and himself after she had drifted to sleep. Tony smiled to himself in the dark room and pulled the sleeping Michelle even tighter into his chest, hoping to keep her warm while she blissfully slept. He buried his chin into her dark curls and kissed the top of her head. Tony sighed. There was nothing he could do now. Tonight was their first night together, and it couldn't have been anymore perfect. And now she was lying next to him, a small smile curving her lips as she sleeps. He knew he loved her. Everyday he loved her more- now he just needed to tell her…

And in your eyes I see ribbons of color
I see us inside of each other
I feel my unconscious merge with yours
And I hear a voice say, "What's his is hers"

He honestly never thought he could do this again. Open himself up to another person. But Michelle was different. She was perfect, when he sees her, something clicks. There is a shift in him and something tells him: it's all ok, Michelle is here... He couldn't describe it, but he knew- he had always known- that they go together. Maybe they were meant to be together, that they met at CTU for a reason. And now he loves her, and would do anything for her…

I'm falling into you
Our dream could come true
And it feels so good, falling into you


Lying in his bed, in the tranquil room, Tony knew that this was it. From the first time they slept together, he knew that there was no one else for him but her. He could never be with anybody else. Michelle broke all of his previous inhibitions about what it was like to date someone, be with someone. He needed her there…

At first I was afraid to let you in here
But now I have learned love can't be made in fear
I see the walls begin to tumble down
And I can't even see the ground


Tony had agonized over first asking her out, worried about any relationship, an inner-office relationship nonetheless. But he also heard that nagging voice in his head, it told him that he had nothing to worry about, Michelle was the right "one". And being with her since the bomb went off was the best time in his life. She brought out the best in him, at work and away from it. Even co-workers had casually mentioned what a good mood he was always seemed to be in, and a few days before he overheard others wondering what had gotten into their formerly uptight and oft cranky boss.

I'm falling into you
This dream could come true
And it feels so good- falling into you

Lying on the soft pillows, Tony smiled at the memory. Michelle had laughed so hard when he told her what he had heard, that she had trouble breathing. When her laughter had somewhat subsided, she jokingly asked him what everybody at work would think if they knew she was dating with the boss. He teasingly said he didn't know – as always, he loved her playfulness when they were away from the office, far away from the chaos and stress and constant pressure- and proceeded to take one of her throw pillows off the sofa and carefully chuck it at her. A full-blown pillow fight ensued, and eventually ended with them snuggling, entertwined on the couch, watching a crackling fire on the other side of her living room…

Falling like a leaf, falling like a star
Finding a belief, falling where you are
Catch me, don't let me drop,
Love me, don't ever stop

Tony stroked her soft skin with his fingertips, gently, because if she had woken up, she would have to see him with slightly misty eyes, thinking about her and their future together. But now, Tony was almost too eager to sleep. In the back of his mind he played out their life together, moving in to their own house, getting married, kids, grandkids, happiness—but he had to stop himself here. He wondered, prayed that she felt the same way about him, or at least would one day. He continued stroking her back and arm, breathing in her scent, vaguely wishing she was awake, so they could just be together…

So close your eyes and let me kiss you
And while you sleep I will miss you
I'm falling into you
This dream could come true
And it feels so good, just falling into you

With Michelle all around him: curled on her side, head firm on his chest, in his head, Tony fell asleep.

At some point during the night, Michelle opened her eyes, unsure of where exactly she was. After a brief, panicked second she realized that she was next to Tony, and because of that, everything was ok. She titled her head upwards, and left a soft kiss on his lips before succumbing to sleep again.

Falling like a leaf, falling like a star
Finding a belief, falling where you are
Falling into you

Happy Hoildays to everybody, please review to let me know what you think!