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Chapter 12

Erik's POV

I waved as the car pulled out of the driveway, Kirsten's brilliant smile beaming at me through the tinted window. I sighed, pulling the curtain back to it's position over the window. These past few days had been the best of my life. I remembered how long I had dreamed of meeting her, planning everything in my mind.

I first saw Kirsten Doyle perform 6 months ago at a school recital. I remember that innocent smile that radiated the room. The way her eyes sparkled beneath the spotlight. And when she sang, my spirit soared. Her delicate soprano sweetened the air with each note. She was perfect in every way possible. What charmed him the most was the way she humbly curtseyed when the crowd when wild. She didn't seem to know just how much she was loved by the audience, even more loved by me. I vowed the moment she sang that I would love her until my dying breath, and pray one day she would feel the same.

Then, to see her standing on my doorstep after months of longing. She was practically giddy with excitement. She acted as if my mask was nothing, as if I was just another man. It didn't phase her in the least bit. I loved her facial expressions during our time together, she was childlike, youthful and warm. I longed for her, and treated her with the respect she deserved. Her mother was as charming as Kirsten herself and was a lovely person to be in the company of.

Listening to Kirsten sing was like being in Heaven. It was delicate, precious. I was so taken with the beauty of her voice that I've forgotten the whole reason she was suddenly in my life. I was here to train her, guide her into the success I knew she could achieve.….

Kirsten's POV

Upon closing my locker door Monday morning, Rory ran up to me.

"Kirsten, I'm so sorry about the other day, I wasn't thinking" He told me before I could say a word.

I sighed "Rory, I need to apologize as well. We both lost our tempers a bit. I'm sorry too."

He took my hand gently.

"Can we forget this ever happened?" He asked

I nodded. "Of course. Wanna meet up at lunch?"

He smiled "Sounds great," He said as the bell rang. "See you then." He kissed the back of my hand before heading to class.

I gave him a smile and turned in the direction of my class, trying to shake the memory of Erik's tender kisses on my knuckles. I've been thinking about Erik ever since I met him and I really hope that my admiration for Erik won't effect the fragile relationship Rory and I have. But only time will tell where things would go.

At lunch, Rory and I discussed my experience with Erik, although I left out the parts about how lovely he was and how he made me completely giddy. As we chatted he said

"Kirsten, I'd like to take you out for dinner this Friday."

My heart lept "I'd love that Rory."

"There's this little Italian restaurant on Main Street I'd like to try. Does that sound alright?"

I nodded eagerly "That sounds lovely."

"Would 6:30 be alright?" He asked.

"That should work." I told him, "I'll have to check, though"

"Great!" He smiled "Let me know when you when you are sure."

A few hours later, in study hall, I told Maggie about our conversation.

"NO FREAKING WAY!" She shrieked, causing everyone in the library to look around for the culprit of the noise.

"Hush Maggie!" I giggled, then lowered my voice. "Yeah he asked me out. I'm really excited"

She gasped "You know what we should do?!"

I shook my head. Knowing Maggie, it could be anything.

"We should have a sleep over after your date! There can be popcorn, chocolate, and Disney movies!" She squealed.

"Sssh! Yes, that sounds awesome. Just wait for me to text you Friday night so you can come over. I'll tell you all about how it went." I smiled

"And then on Saturday we can have a girls day out! We could go to that spa you've had your eye on!" Maggie continued

"Just promise me you'll wear suitable shoes?"

"I will" She pouted

The rest of the day was uneventful. After working through a pile of Chemistry homework, I sat on my bed, jamming to some Sheytoons. I swear, there's nothing better than Ramin, Hadley , and bluegrass. Turning on Take Me Away softly, I snuggled into bed for a nap...

Erik wrapped his arms around me, smiling.

"Darling Kirsten, I love you so much." He whispered in my ear, hugging me tightly

"I love you, my dear. More than I can put into words" I kissed his lips softly.

"I do not deserve your love." He whispered "You are angel, the one true light in my life." He took my face in his hands, his thumbs rubbing my cheekbones

"You deserve everything everything in the world Erik." I pleaded with him. "I'm not enough..."

Erik broke me off "Not enough? My love, you are utter perfection, my life, my entire universe. Without you I am nothing." The tears ran down his cheeks, beneath his mask.

Upon seeing his tears, mine came through as well.

"Erik, stop that, please. Look at us!" I smiled though my tears, caressing his face. "We're happy, we're in love! I'm with you, and I'm never leaving"

I pressed my face to his, our tears mixing. I kissed his cheek and face, kissing each of his tears away. I gently wiped the tears off his mask, careful not to move it out of place.

"Kirsten, you don't understand-"

"Ssssh, I do understand, love. I will always be by your side. No one can tear us apart. Ever." I assured him. I sealed my promise with a tender, warm kiss.

"Oh Kirsten, my darling." He murmured against my hair.

I laid my head against his chest, listening to the beating of his heart. Softly Erik began to sing,

Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime,

Lead me, save me, from my solitude..

I was a woken by something brushing against my face. My hair being pushed back by a tender, leather-gloved hand. There was a black mass near my bed. I could smelling a cologne, it's scent all too familiar. Before I could say a word, there was a swish of fabric, and the mass was gone.

Dun Dun DAHHH! If ya didn't figure it out, Kirsten was dreaming. I figured since some people liked the dream in the first chapter, I could right another dream. Also, I loved getting into Erik's head a bit. I do not own Sheytoons or All I Ask of You. Please Review!