Misty's POV
Cordelia's laughter echoes through the garden, filling my heart with happiness. It's been so long since I've had someone to laugh and just talk with, and I cherish every moment I get to spend with Cordelia.
She's been here at the swamp with me for a total of three weeks, and they've been the best weeks of my whole existence. For the first time in my life I don't feel alone. Cordelia makes me feel like a butterfly amongst beetles.
The way she talks, how her lips curve up in a perfect smile, her slight snoring when she's deep asleep, and the way she carefully tends to the garden captivates me. I've never met anyone else with the same devotion to nature that I have, and it's wonderfully refreshing. I teach Cordelia everything I know about the plants of the swamp and she teaches me marvelous spells and incantations.
I would be thrilled to spend the rest of my days by Cordelia's side, but I know that this paradise can't last. The mud is working and each day Delia gets better. She's going to have to return to her old life soon, I know that, but I don't want to believe it.
"Hey Misty, what are you thinking about?" Cordelia puts her hand on my shoulder, sending shivers through me. For some reason my body reacts so strongly to Delia's. When we lie in bed together at night, my skin tingles and my heart speeds up. I've never been as attracted to anyone as I am to Cordelia. She's so incredibly beautiful.
"Just lost in thought I guess." A warm spring breeze tussles my wild blonde hair, pushing it into my eyes. Cordelia tucks the stray hair behind my ear with her delicate fingertips and gazes into my eyes. Hers are the loveliest shade of dark, chocolate brown, but they are filled with concern.
"Are you alright? You seem a little upset." Sighing, her hand is still on my shoulder which gives me the courage to speak.
"I'm really gonna miss you when you go back to the academy and all." The sun is warm on my face as I blink back tears. "You're my tribe, Delia. I've never met anyone like you and I don't wanna lose you."
We are both silent for a minute. Her hand falls from my shoulder to lace her fingers through mine. Cordelia raises my hand to her lips and kisses my knuckles softly. I look back up at her, surprised but touched by the gesture.
"Misty, before I met you I forgot what happiness felt like. I was broken and miserable, but you glued me back together with your mud and your smile. I am so grateful to you for saving my life, but you did so much more than that. You made me feel like I matter. I do have to go back to the coven soon, but…I was hoping that you'd come with me."
Go with her. Cordelia isn't going to abandon me, she wants me in her life. This is unbelievably wonderful! My joy must be showing on my face because Cordelia smiles widely and wraps her arms around me.
"Can I bring Stevie?' She smiles even wider at the question and nods enthusiastically.
Being in Cordelia's arms feels right. I know that I belong with her. Cordelia tucks my hair behind my ear again, her lips are so close to mine. Never one to deny instincts, I bring my lips to hers in a deep kiss. I can feel her smiling as she reciprocates.
Finally, I've found my tribe and everything is right in the world.
Fin
AN: So I hope you all liked this happy little story. I needed to write something fluffy to counteract the sads of another thing I'm writing. Thank you so much for reading!