So this is my first Gemma/Kartik fanfic. I got it posted, finally.! It's been sitting on my computer for months because i am slightly lazy/forgetful but, meh, what can you do. Anywho finally been posted (Thank Jebus) for you to enjoy.

So on w/the show.

O and i don't own anything, the lovely Libba Bray does.

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I woke up to the sweet smell of curry with strong arms wrapped protectively around me and a hand in my hair trying to revive the limp curls. Last night's events replaying in my head.

The tension, the anticipation, the kiss … no the kisses, the passion, the…

"Gemma" the accented voice called, pulling me away from my thoughts. I didn't mind though.

"Yes" I replied while tracing circles on his chiseled chest with my fingertips. I smiled when I realized the contrast of our skin, my creamy white against his honey brown. His hand enclosed around mine as he brought it up to his lips. Smiling I lay a kiss upon his chest with a content sigh.

"Do you regret what happened?" he asked stroking my hand.

I raised myself up on my hands and gazed into his eyes. The dark orbs where swirling with so many emotions: anticipation, excitement, admiration, happiness and …

No, it can't be love, could it?

I shook my head. "No"

"Any of it?"

"No"

A small smile tugged at the edge of his lips. He let go of my hand and cupped my cheek. His gaze traced the shape of my face while his soft fingers outlined my lips. When his gaze finally landed on mine, we both stared contently at one another. He kissed my forehead softly causing my eyes to flutter closed at the sweet gesture. He sat up and rested his head on the wall.

"Come"

I clutched the bed sheet closer as I moved into his open arms. I draped my arms over his shoulders and rested my head in the crook of neck. He hugged me closer to himself and placed a hand on my hip. We sat there cuddling for what seemed like hours until he spoke once more.

"Are you happy with your life?"

I gazed upon his profile, the strong jaw, the hint of facial hair, the long lashes floating upon his cheeks.

"Yes" I replied. He turned his head toward me and I saw that his eyes were no longer dancing with many emotions but of one, sadness.

"What's troubling you?"

I feel his hands intertwine with mine

"I am sorry Gemma, for being part of the Rakshana, for not living up to what my brother wanted me to be and most of all for hurting you"

He raised his gaze from our hands to my face and I can tell that he is crying. I cup the side of his face and gently wipe away his tears. He closes his eyes softly and lets out a heavy sigh as he opens his eyes again. A sad smile danced upon my lips.

"I love you, Gemma"

Wh…what..?

He cupped me face in his warm hands, all signs of the sadness that had been swimming in his eyes, evaporated.

"I have loved you Gemma since the moment I laid eyes on you and will until I shut them for the last time."

He brought his lips tenderly down to mine. He broke away and smiled when he saw that my eyes wear still half closed and my lips still slightly parted. It took me awhile to realize that his soft lips had parted mine. Snapping my eyes open I stared into his loving eyes.

I smiled a genuinely happy smile as I claimed his lips again. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer to him, as if I was the source of life itself. I parted my lips allowing his tongue entrance, wrapping my arms around his neck as he laid me gently on my back.

And as the kiss grew more passionate I realized something; I, Gemma Doyle, have fallen madly, deeply and hopelessly in love with Kartik.

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So what did you think.? Did you like it, hate it, what do you think i need to improve on.? Please tell me because anything that can improve my writing would be great.

Anywho im out. I finally got THE OFFICE on dvd so im off to go watch it.

Thanx.

-xoxo