The Twilight Twenty-Five
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Prompt:Forbidden
Main Character: Edward
Rating:M
Word Count:410
Unbetaed, so all mistakes are mine.
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Edward slipped through the trees, batting branches out of his way as he follow the footpath out into a clearing. In the moonlight, the meadow seemed otherworldly; the grass rippled in the breeze and the pale wildflowers seemed to shimmer.
He found their meeting spot, near a large stump, and sat down to wait. Despite the beauty of his surroundings, he hated sneaking around, but there was no other way. They'd been forbidden from seeing each other, but nothing was going to keep them apart.
A soft rustle alerted him that he was no longer alone. He stood and turned, and was pulled into a fierce hug.
"Edward."
"Babe. God, I never want to wait so long to see you again."
A tousled blonde head rested against Edward's. "I know, baby, I know. I'm sorry. It's been so hard to find time and get away. Mom and Dad watch me like a hawk."
Edward gave a large rock a resentful kick. "Yeah, tell me about it. I've been on my best behavior ever since—ˮ
He didn't have to finish the sentence. They lapsed into silence as they remembered being caught in a passionate embrace by Edward's parents. They'd come home earlier than expected one night, and found their son kissing a boy they'd known for years as his best friend. Garrett had been sent home, and Edward's father had told him in a stony voice that the boy was no longer welcome in their home. He'd also called Garrett's parents. Now both boys were forbidden from seeing one another.
The meadow had seemed like a natural meeting place. It held only good memories from all the times they'd walked in the woods together but especially the first time they'd kissed. They met as often as possible, which still wasn't often enough. But it would have to do until they left for school.
Edward pulled Garrett down onto the soft grass, wrapping his arms around him and nuzzling into his neck. Garrett sighed.
"I miss you so much. I hate sneaking around, stealing time here and there."
Edward looked up and smiled. "Me too, babe. But I'm not going anywhere. We'll do what we have to do until we 're out of here, and then I'm all yours. Every night, all night."
Garrett pressed his lips to Edward's. "Mmm...I can't wait."
They kissed, murmuring and dreaming about the future and making the most of the time they had.