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While they walked out the door, Artemis had a million questions racing through his mind. Why is Holly here? He could tell she was lying when she said she had to complete the ritual. Why did my heart skip a beat when I first saw her? Why am I feeling the need to accompany her into this rain? He couldn't seem to be able to answer any of these questions, (which was a rare event for him) so he simply kept walking.
Holly dashed out in front of him and started spinning in circles, trying to let as many rain drops hit her as possible. Artemis had never seen a smile that broad on her face before. As he watched her, he could not help but grin too. He looked down and noticed that he was also turning in circles, and suddenly Holly's hands were in his. They were now spinning, both hands latched on to each other's.
"If I could wish for anything, I would want there to be rain in Haven. This is amazing, like nothing I have ever felt." Artemis was having the same feelings, though it wasn't the rain that was making him feel wonderful. He realized he truly cared about Holly. He wanted to tell her how he felt, but he just couldn't. He was too worried about being rejected.
They stopped spinning and twirling, and while still holding hands, Holly stared into Artemis's blue and his brown eyes. She was reminded of how she was already a part of him, and he of her.
"Its starting to get a little bit chilly," Holly said.
"Yes, let's go inside and get some blankets. I am sure Butler has also already gotten the fireplace started." They walked inside, hand-in-hand, both wondering if the other just wanted to be friends.
Holly was shivering when they reached the living room, so Artemis wrapped a blanket around her and then wrapped her in his arms. They stood there for a few seconds, and then plopped down on the couch.
"That was amazing," Holly whispered.
"It was," Artemis replied. "I have never really enjoyed the rain before, but it really does feel nice." They both drifted off to sleep, and unknowingly held each other's hand during their nap. Artemis was the first to wake a few hours later, and Holly a few minutes after him. They could hear the rain pattering on the roof, and they simultaneously glanced out the window.
"I know this sounds crazy," Holly said, "but I want to go back out there. I felt so... free out there." Artemis nodded, and they got up, removed their blankets and ventured out into the stormy night.
The rain pounded down and around them, and they were both instantly chilled to the bone. They stopped, and he looked into her eyes again for the third time that night. He knew he loved her, and all he wanted to do was kiss her. As he tried to build up the courage, he gentle moved a piece of auburn hair out of her face. He tenderly put his hand on her red cheek, and leaned in and touched his lips to her's. He felt a fire starting to burn inside of him, slowly getting hotter as he continued to kiss her. All of the coldness in his body was instantly gone, and Holly felt the same way.
They were so wrapped up in each other's embrace, that they didn't even hear the approaching car. They didn't notice Artemis's parents and his brothers silently sneak past them, leaving them to their privacy.
A few minutes later, they held hands and ambled back into the house. They were quite shocked to see Artemis's family sitting at the table, each enjoying cups of hot chocolate.
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