Chapter 7

Waking to the daylight, Mac noticed the TV was still on. Then he noticed Stella laying straight out on top of him softly snoring.

"Hmm..so you do snore Stel." He said to himself.

Taking his finger, he traced it across her nose watching it crinkle up. Snickering inside he woke her.

"Maaaac...stop."

"Sorry love. I couldn't help it. I love the way your nose crinkles."

Trying to get up off him, he pulled her back down.

"Where you going Stel?"

"To the washroom." She giggled.

"Oh..okay. Hurry back."

Laughing she made her way into the washroom. Getting up off the floor Mac headed to the kitchen to start a pot of fresh coffee. Setting it to brew he thought about what he and Stella should do today. As long as it stayed quiet, he knew they would be able to spend the whole day with each other.

Coming out of the washroom Stella could smell the coffee.

"Mmm..smells great Mac. I think after a cup I'll head home. I need to change."

Mac didn't want Stella to leave. He didn't want that feeling of an empty home again. She had brought life into his home, and now that he had her, he didn't want that silence to return.

"Are you okay Mac? You look upset."

"I'm fine Stel. I'll be okay."

"Mac please tell me what's wrong. I don't want no secrets between us."

Sighing deep, he whispered....

"I don't want you to go Stel. I wanted you to stay the day. You've brought happiness back into my home. You took away the silence. I don't want the silence back Stella. Please don't go."

Stella knew Mac felt an emptiness in his home. She just never knew he had such an insecurity after losing Claire. But why wouldn't he. He had lost her, lost all the love that had filled his home and his heart. Tenderly touching his cheek she said....

"Oh Mac. Why didn't you ever tell me. I wasn't going to leave for good. I was just going to go home and change. I was hoping we could spend the day together. Hopefully the night again too. Why don't you come with me. Then we can stop off at the restaurant and pick up some take-out. I don't want to be alone either."

Smiling at her he pulled her in close as he took his lips and tenderly kissed her. So sensual, so light, almost like a virginal kiss that caused her body to quiver in pleasure, in the passion that was Mac Taylor.

Gently breaking the kiss, he held her against him as their hearts beat in unison from the tenderness they had shown each other.

"You know Mac, you have very strong, tender lips. And your kisses leave me breathless for more."

Mac smiled sinisterly.

"If you don't stop looking at me like that love we are nevr going to get out of here."

"Would that be so bad?" She whispered seductively.

"Oh look. Coffee's ready."

"Great way to ruin the moment Taylor. Thanks."

"You're welcome Stel. My pleasure." He winked teasingly.

Sitting down to coffee. Stella knew this day was going to bring many surprises for her and Mac. And she couldn't wait.

tbc....