Lei's POV
He is holding me... The only thing I have left in this world is Xander. His love means more than anything to me.. I pull away and smile at him. His beautiful blue eyes shine so bright that I feel my heart almost leaving my chest.
"Now, shouldnt we head out to the marketing area?" I smirk at him, he raises an eyebrow at me. "You know I would love too but I'm enjoying you here too much." He groans and holds me.
"Fine we can eat later." I chuckle and he stands up. "Let's go now. You had a long day at the pen." He smirks and gives me his hand to stand up. I grab it and intertwine our fingers. We start heading down the path to the fun market. It's about to be sundown and it is probably the best time to do such thing. Plus, today I got my pay with working these past couple of weeks. Here we do both currency and trading. I prefer currency because I have nothing of worth so it's easier to earn coins and get what I need. New people came here after the other villagers left, it's like a new civilization.
As we arrive we see people in colorful clothing. Xander is wearing a blue polo and I'm still in my work clothes, I immediately feel out of place. Xander noticed me distracted in my thoughts and I feel his finger under my chin, gently moves my face to face him and I stare into his deep blue eyes. "You are beautiful my lady." He says, I smile and he gives me a quick kiss.
"Xander!" A man calls out we turn and a blonde man a little taller than Xander, blue hazel eyes and holding hands with a brunette, eyes as bright as brown could get. She too is wearing a short floral white dress. Hand in hand the couple approaches us and Xander's face lights up immediately. I think this is his brother.
"Tannen!" Xander calls. The man and Xander hug each other. This is his brother. I stand back and smile at the woman who looks my age.
"Hello I'm Piper." He holds her hand out for me to shake. "Hi, I am Lei." I shake her hand and Xander pulls away from his brother. They look very alike "So this is the lady that stole your heart." Tannen smirks, he looks at me and focuses on me. "She seems mature and has very unique features. Not bad my little brother, I'm Tannen by the way, nice to meet you Lei." He pulls me in a hug and I accept.
"Thank you, and yes I am twenty one so I am very mature. But nice to meet you as well Tannen." I pull away and smile as he just complimented me. "Piper you should already know my little brother." He grabs Xander and puts his arm over his shoulder. They really are tall. Piper smiles and nods. Xander waves at her.
"Why are you guys here? How are mom and dad?" Xander asked. "They're fine, happy. No more fear of the society, a new and better one is rising. With choices. Thanks to Cassia and Ky of course. But a man was asking for a girl named Laney. He described her and Lei fits the description, Cassia even told me her real name is Laney." I am shocked, a man asking for me? I turn to Xander worried. "Well we dont have any plans on going back yet.. But could you give me more information later?" I ask and he nods. He then grabs Pipers' hand "let's have fun!" He then takes her to dance.
"Let's eat first." I say holding my stomach, I had a long day and a small piece of bread is nothing compared to all that Veterinarian labor. "I was about to say the same." He grabs my hand and we head to the food section. There are three rows of food stands, each one different from the others. Sweets to fruits to actual meals. Since I'm looking for actual food I head to the meal section hand in hand with Xander. I immediately see someone making burgers, it's been so many many years since I had one. I walk up to the red stand and the lady with blonde hair and a white cap smiles at me. "This is our second Friday here! Choose what you would like." She points at a board over her, it has ten options I smile, "How about the avocado one." I point and she smiles and writes it on a date pod.
"That will be four coins or anything of value for trade." She says, I grab my little bag filled with coins and I hear Xander reach and grab his quicker. "My treat my lady." He says as he places four silver coins down. I smile at his kind gesture and side hug him, "Thank you but you didn't have to do that." I pull away as I grab my hamburger. "You had a weird day at the pen, plus it's almost been two months since we have been here together. I couldn't be more happier Lei." Xander grabs his own hamburger and we walk off to the wooden picnic tables. We sit across from each other and start to eat.
"What if Vick is actually still alive? Would you go back fo him?" Xander asks. I am shocked by his words. "Of course not Xander, I fell in love you.. I would not even be able to look him in the eyes.. If he is alive then we are still married. That means I would have to divorce him." I stare Xander straight into his beautiful deep blue eyes. "Xander, I love you and only you, he is a part of my past now. Nothing could ever be the same.." I say and he moves his hand and places it onto of mine on the table.
"I love you Lei, I'm glad I was your choice as you are mine. But tell me, how does marriage work out here to anomalies and aberrations?" He asks, I chuckle at his question, he would never have a graceful wedding if he would have stayed in the society. Like how Vick and I had, we had a beautiful small ceremony, it was rushed since we had such little time left together.
"Well, a wedding is made. First the couple get to know each other until they feel ready they are engaged, takes months or years for many to reach this phase. Traditionally the man gets on one knee with a little box with a ring and professes his love for the lass. Then she is supposed to say yes and then they start planning their wedding. Usually people last engaged for about one to three years, depends on the couple. And then the wedding, a ceremony is first then you go to the party after. And once the party is over usually the pair go on a lovely honeymoon anywhere they choose." I finish. He smiles and looks deep in thought.
"That sounds beautiful. But we should go dance and have fun. It's not everyday we see my brother." He grabs my hand and pulls me alongside to the dancing area.
Right when we reach it the music slows down to a beautiful soft melody.. Xander places his hand on my back and pulls me close. I hold his other hand and I ppl ace my free one over his shoulder. We slowly sway through the song. No words, just beautiful instruments. I lay my head on his collarbone and move both my hands behind his neck. I let him guide me. I couldn't wish for a better moment than this.. towards the end of the song I look up and I see his deep blue eyes look right into my dark black eyes. I close the gap and have our lips touch, deep and passionately: Better than I have ever kissed Vick, Xander is my first choice..
"Tonight was fun!" Piper said cheerfully as she carried a blue bear that Tannen won for her. "Yes, you two should visit more often, it would be nice having a girl around as well." I smirk at her and she nods, "Actually I wanted to convince him to move here, right when we officially marry." She smiles, her smile is so beautiful it lights up anything. I'm more gentle than bright. Once we arrive at my small home since it was the closest, Xander and Tannen stand at the big rock that is about 15 ft away from my house. Piper and I sit on my steps, crickets brushing their feet together, beautiful moonlight and bright stars.
"Congratulations on your engagement." I say, "You guys would love it here, tons of freedom and easy to live." I brush hair behind my ear so my face was clear on her side.
"Thank you, you and Xander are good together. You can't see the age difference much since he is taller than you. How did that happen? He is a lot younger." Piper said almost trying to offend me. I scoff and look up.
"What do you mean? Love doesn't have any rules or age. But we started when we were in society giving babies immunization pills on their welcoming days. I knew Xander was with the rising and he switched the pills to the rising ones. I never wanted to hurt him so I kept it to myself." I smile and play it off, she can be an ass.
"You were an anomaly of course you knew." She said with an obvious tone. I shrug my shoulders. "I guess so." Right then Xander and his brother come up to us. They sit on the grass. "So plan for tonight is we stay with Xander." Tannen says to Piper, she nods.
"Where will you sleep Xander?" I ask. "My couch, I nap on it a lot anyways." He wraps his arms around his knees.
"You can stay with me tonight. If you'd like." Xander smiles and nods, "Yeah I would like that."
"Laney, don't forget to find me at the society to show you to the man who has something for you." Tannen says, I nod and he walks off with Piper to Xanders' little home not too far from here.
"I'm tired let's go inside." I say and grab his hand. I open my door and turn on the lights. My home is one bedroom one bathroom, kitchen and living room. I even get a yard. It's all white walls and wooden flooring. My furniture is also grey and brown. Basic but sufficient. We place our things on my small couch. "I wonder what he wants to give me, I dont know anyone close to me. They're all dead." I place my head in my hands. Confused, tired. "Maybe it will be a good thing, you have me, don't forget." Xander place his hand under my chin to lift my face to face his, "let's sleep, I'm too tired to think right now." I grab his hand and he follows me to my room. I have a b in g bed so no problem with sharing it.
"You sure?" He asks, I kiss his cheek and nod. I grab my sleepwear and go to my bathroom to change and get ready. And as I step out I see him already tucked in. I go to the other side and slide in. I get close to him to cuddle and I notice how he only has his under shorts on. His skin is so soft and muscles popping, I feel my cheeks heat up.
"You like?" He chuckles, I slap his arm and place my head on his chest as his arms wrap around me. Then I slowly start to feel my eyes close heavily. I have not had this feeling of being safe before. I finally dont fear anything. I feel a kiss plant on my forehead and I finally drift away into my sleep.
Next chapter is Cassiaaaaaa not bad huh. Long but beautiful I can say.
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