I loved writing this one, I hope you enjoy it, it is somewhat a companion to the earlier "Falling Into You"...

Featuring "Wrapped" Gloria Estefan

Michelle's eyes snapped open at the first hint of sunlight invading the peaceful room. She lightly, hurriedly lifted her back off of the mattress, for a split second again, she wasn't sure where she was; but then her mind registered that it was Tony sleeping on his back beside her, she was in Tony's bed, and she eased herself back down to the mattress, to continue snuggling with Tony, a huge smile plastered on her face as she remembered the events of the last night…

I keep every tear like an ocean
For every day that my fortune
Kept me from being with you
I cradle your faith that reveals me
Grows like a flower then heals me
Fills me with promise anew

He had made her one of his "famous" home cooked meals, and afterwards they had been resting on his overstuffed couch, listening to soft music, and Tony asked Michelle to dance. The song was slow and calm-- and Tony guided her gently. At the end of that song, Michelle pulled back from his arms and looked into his eyes. She knew then that she was falling even deeper in love with this man, and at that moment she wanted nothing more than to kiss him. As their lips met, the kiss began as slow and sensual, but quickly became passionate. They simply didn't stop, Michelle wanted him tonight, and somehow they made their way into Tony's bedroom. It was a perfect first time together, and Michelle couldn't honestly recall ever falling asleep so content in her life. She was losing herself in all that was Tony, and she didn't want to be found…

I carry your worn disillusion
When my pathetic confusion
Kept me from speaking the truth
I'm simply a coin in your fountain
Lost like the seconds I'm counting
Till I am closer to you

The light continued to slowly pour into the room through the far bay window, scattering the leftover pieces of the night, reducing them to memories. Michelle laid her head on Tony's chest, closing her eyes and listening to his heart beat, unintentionally synchronizing their breathing. When she realized what she was doing, Michelle blushed and chided herself, slightly embarrassed in catching herself doing something strangely romantic, but something that felt right. Michelle propped herself on one of her elbows, quietly, as to not wake the man sleeping beside her, and simply watched him sleep.

Now I cherish the morning that found us
With the night scattered around us
faded and painting me blue
I carry the joy in my footsteps
Making my way to your harbor
You don't need to go any farther
You are my sun and my moon

Michelle knew that she would remember this morning forever. Not only was it their first "morning after" but it was the first one where Michelle hadn't felt strange waking up with this other person beside her. But with Tony here, watching his face, completely blissful, and completely oblivious to her watching eyes, every thing felt right, "almost like it is meant to be" resounded in her head.

Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to be with you again

Last night the only thing on her mind had been how good it had felt to be in Tony's arms as she drifted off to sleep. The feeling of serenity that washed over her, the peacefulness she felt when she was half-asleep and feeling Tony's hand tracing measured circles across her back and arms; the soft chin buried in her hair; the tight squeeze Tony gave her, as though he wanted her closer to him- she wanted to be closer to him too.

Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Out to the heavens above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms, I'm free

She looked down at Tony's face, drawn flat with the depths of sleep, eyelids smooth and un-flickering, his lips slightly apart. She fought the urge to lean over and kiss him, wake him up, just to be with him more-- but she let him sleep, and she happily kept watching him. His dark hair was mussed up, and sticking out in strange places, and using her fingers, she gingerly tried to smooth it down. She felt the soft hair between her fingers and remembered lovingly how good it had felt the night before as well.

I keep every phrase barely spoken
That from your lips may have broken free
As you give me your love
My yearning is constant and steady
When I'm with you I'm already
Everything I can ever become

Michelle joyfully sighed. She could wake up to this every morning: the early morning sun illuminating their skin, the pleased look on dreaming Tony's face, her hair feeling wild- slept in, but beautiful, and the simple weight of Tony next to her in bed. His presence made her feel alive, wanted, real-- things she hadn't really felt for awhile.

After seeing how amazing last night was, Michelle knew she wanted to spend every night with Tony, never to sleep alone, with the thermostat cranked, and waking up huddled, almost shivering and a little lonely, still clinging on to fleeting dreams about Tony.

She recalled the sweet nothings Tony whispered into her curls, under his chin, as she snuggled closer to him before losing consciousness. The sound of his hushed voice, and the constant heat radiating through his body lulled her to sleep

I cherish the morning that found us
With the night scattered around us
faded and painting me blue
I carry your joy in my footsteps
Making my way to your harbor
Don't need to go any farther
You are my sun and my moon

Michelle was smiling down at her boyfriend when he began to move his arms, and when he opened his eyes; they immediately focused in on Michelle's. For what seemed like tense, anticipatory forever, but was really a fraction of a second- Michelle frantically wondered how Tony would react. Would he be happy to see her, or would he regret last night? Deep down she knew he would be as happy as she was, how he could not be after he saw how they completed each other- but Michelle still needed reassurance.

Instantly she knew the answer as Tony's face erupted into a large smile. "Good Morning, Sweetheart." Tony whispered as he reached for neck and pulled her toward him for a morning kiss. She smiled back at him and settled back on to his chest, her new favorite sleeping position. He idly stoked her hair, and they lay, each of their minds thinking the same thing. "This feels so right…"

Wrapped in your arms where it's a peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Out to the heavens above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free

Michelle abruptly lifted her head up at the same time they both broke the silence by starting to talk. They both smiled, slightly embarrassed and Michelle looked down, her hair tumbling over and covering her face. Tony started, "Michelle," he tucked her unruly curls behind her ears, and he lifted her chin with his hand. He propped himself up on his left elbow, they were directly across from each other, he fastened her eyes with his and said, "I love you, Michelle, more than you will ever know."

An upwelling started in the pit of her chest, and now Michelle knew that she had never felt happier. It was Tony's turn to agonize over the second before her response. "I love you too," Michelle replied leaning in to kiss him. Both smiling and beyond elated, they settled comfortably under the sheets again, to wrap each other in their arms and watch the sun rise through the window.

Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Out to the heavens above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free