Attention all: My internet has been cut for unknown reasons. So I know that putting up these chapters is going to be more difficult than ever. Mostly because of writer's block, but the blocked internet really doesn't help. It makes me wanna kill my dad.
But oddly enough I'm only getting writer's block on this. My head is full of ideas for Amaranth, and two other stories actually. It's crazy. I don't know how to handle it all. I've started typing Amaranth, in case you guys wanted to know. So anyway, here's the second to last chapter of While Your Lips Are Still Red. I hope you guys like it. One more chapter and then I am so done with this! I might disappear for a while, fair warning, 'cause I have other stories to write for other sites, so patience is highly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

While Your Lips Are Still Red
By: BG
Chapter 12

Rest, while bosom is still untouched, unveiled.
Hold another hand, while the hand's still without a tool.

I made my way back to the woodland clearing so I could see Angelicus again to discuss my decision. I was thankful he was there. I smiled half pleasantly.
"Good Knight" I said a little cheerful.
The huge lion that was my friend turned his head toward me, his beautiful brown eyes still sad. My shoulders slumped. I tried to relax, but I felt terrible about all this. I approached closer with a tinge of caution.
"Angelicus….I'm really sorry about all of this. But you and I just weren't meant. I love Daihmin, what would you have had me do?"
"There's nothing to love about him. He's killed people, Caitlin. And yet you stand there and act like nothing's been going on. He killed my Pride, my whole family, Princess! And everyone treats it like it was nothing!"
"It is something, Angelicus. But you need to understand something: He's not like that now. He was sad, lonely and angry back then. This war between vampires and lycanthropes had gotten the better of him. Please, forgive him, and forgive me".
"You're forgiven, Caitlin. But Daihmin….I'll never forgive him. I lost everything that night, and he hasn't even tried to atone for it. My family, my home, my future was destroyed by him. He hasn't atoned, hasn't bothered to even try to restore the land he and his damn friends burned to the ground. The Burning Savannah is what they call it now. It was the Great Savannah once….but now it's burned. All because of him and his damn troops. I will never forgive him Caitlin. I'm sorry. But as long as my home is destroyed, the hate will burn for him".
I wasn't sure what to say to that. I felt terrible for what had happened to him and what he had experienced. I didn't know how to relate to him or calm him. I caressed his shoulder.
"Dear Knight" I said gently, "Your land will heal on its own. It'll be better than ever before. Gaia herself can make it better, heal herself…it may take a long time, but it will heal and your kind will once again be strong. This I swear my life on".
I kissed his head, right between his deep brown eyes. It made him feel a little better. I smiled as I sensed that.
"Let's just hope that your promise will be kept, Princess. For now, I wish you and your vampire the best of luck".
"I'm going to accept his bite, Angelicus".
He looked shocked. "What? Why?"
"I want to. I wish to be his forever more, dear knight. That's how much I love him".
"But what about me?"
"You and I never would've worked, Angelicus. We're too different. You're meant someone else, someone greater than I. I can feel it. I can't see the future, but I know that you will go on to do great things, my friend" I embraced him, "I'm sorry it has to be this way".
"As am I, Princess. But know this: If you ever are in need of me, I will be here, ready to come to your aid at any time. If he mistreats you, come to me and I'll deal with it accordingly".
"Thank you. Now I must return" I released him, "I wish you luck with your life, Angelicus, Dear Knight".
"As I you, Princess Caitlin".
With that, he turned and walked back to the woods again, most likely back to his family's cabin. I sighed with both remorse and relief. He needed to understand that we never would've worked. I could only hope he truly understood that now.
When he was out of sight, I turned on my heel and headed back to the palace, back to my one love, the one who I'd soon belong to forever….

Well what'd you think that? Hope it was alright, folks. Alright, next chapter's the last, and then I'll start posting the chapters for Amaranth, since I don't like to keep you guys waiting long. So…I'll see you then. Until next chapter, enjoy yourselves.