Save Tonight

Summary: "I do love you, always, Jacks…"

Author's Note: So, no more angst…luvcali76…this one's for you! I was inspired by "Save Tonight" by Eagle Eye Cherry…hope you guys like it, it's just a fluffy little one-shot, reviews are really appreciated!

Disclaimer: I own nothing, as I am just a poor college girl…

She lets her emotions win this time, no more thinking. She lets him kiss her lips, and slip his fingers slip into her hair. She tries to forget that she shouldn't do this, tries to forget she has a whole other life outside this room that needs her attention, but it doesn't work. She needs him, needs these moments to keep on living. He's the air she's breathing.

He slowly unzips her dress, letting it slide to the floor, as he pulls her closer. His lips find her neck, and he gently pushes her to the bed.

In the quiet after their lovemaking, they're both too tired, too spent to speak. His face is buried in the crook of her neck, his arms tangled around her slim body, holding them together for as long as possible. He wants to keep the world away for just a bit longer.

She lets him hold her for as long as he needs, knowing that saying goodbye won't be easy, but it's time. They've got lives waiting for them outside the door.

"Babe, I've really got to get going…"

He murmurs, "No," and tightens his grip around her.

She sighs and pushes his arms away.

"Babe, I can't miss my flight, I start the new job on Monday and I'd like to get settled in the new house first…"

"Fine, I know you really need to go, I'm just, it's just…you know?"

She smiles softly and whispers in a cute little voice, "Awww, is my Puddin' Pop gonna miss me?"

He smirks and looks away, "Yeah, he's gonna miss his Kitten… a lot."

She smiles and kisses him gently, then rests her forehead against his so she's looking right into his eyes.

"It's only for two weeks, then you'll be out there with me. I think we can make it…I mean we went for two years being apart."

He nods his head, "I wish it was different, I hate all that shit that happened."

"It's in the past now. We're together and that's all that matters. I love you and you love me, and it's forever this time."

He kisses her again and softly whispers, "I do love you, always, Jacks."

"And I love you, forever, Steven."