And we did. Just like the dream. The samurai had been defeated, we were safe. And now, it was time for the kiss.
Jack leaned in, finishing what I had fantasized about since that moment on the Hollywood sign. His lips landed
ever so gently on mine. Now, I won't be gushy and describe every moment and how I heard music and birds
and whatever other girly stuff. Because in all honesty, it was a whole lot better than any of that.
The only way I could describe it was… well, you know that happy feeling when you remember the best
summers, Christmases, and birthdays from when you were little? Well, it was a lot like that. A warm, happy,
nostalgic feeling that took away all of the agony. I kissed him back with all the pent-up love I had for him.
Again I put my arms around his neck. He moved his hands hesitantly down my sides, as if he was apprehensive
of the move. I did not protest as he continued. Jack's hands generated this warmth that erased the cold
deadness Briggs had left on me….replacing the nightmare with a dream come true.
Jack POV
Wow… just wow…. I don't think I've ever been this… wow….
I was kissing her and she was kissing me back. And the rest of the world could've gone to hell for all I cared.
But now… my sixteen year old self was done with this chaste kissing. It had gotten a taste, and now it was
hungry for more. I gently broke apart and looked at Kim. She opened her mouth to talk and I cut her off with
a fiercer kiss. I hugged her tighter. With one hand at her back, I reached up and tousled her beautiful, golden,
sweet-smelling hair. In response, she reached up and tugged at my hair, earning a moan from me.
Holy…
I (well, certain parts of me) was desperate to go further, but I knew better.
Hey, I've got all the time in the world now. Why waste the excitement?
I broke away to see a pair of sparkling brown eyes.
"Bet that was better than the ones in your dreams," she said, smirking.
Hell yeah it was…
"You've been through a lot in one night. You need rest," I told her. By now it had to be almost one in the
morning.
"Oh, that's your reason?" she asked. I nodded and laughed.
"Now, about that sleeping arrangement we had last night-"
"Jack Brewer, if my parents found the two of us in the same bed you would instantly lose all the good favor you
JUST earned. They still think you're a bad boy, you know,"
Kim cut me off.
"Alright then," I pulled her close to my chest and laid flat on the couch.
"I'll make it look like we fell asleep accidentally." I whispered stealthily. She laughed.
"You are so bad."
"You love it."
"Good night Jack," She leaned up and kissed me quickly before relaxing into my arms. I couldn't help but notice
how the two of us fit like puzzle pieces.
I closed my eyes.
Good night, Kim….
Ellie POV
I was having a dream about being a princess when Morgan woke me up.
"Morgan!" I yelled.
"Sshh! Come with me!" she pulled me outta bed.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
"I never heard Jack say goodbye. He's still here with Kim!" she replied.
"You've been awake this whole time?"
"Yes, now come on!" she yanked my arm as we tiptoed downstairs,"
"We'll be in so much trouble if Mommy and Daddy find us," I whisper.
"Shh!" she said.
We crept into the family room. And saw a fairy tale. Jack and Kim…. Sleeping as if they were both dreaming of something really good.
"Wow.." Morgan said.
"Should we tell Mom and Dad?" I ask.
"No! Let them sleep." Morgan said.
"Morgan?" I said.
"Yeah?" she replied.
'We're not princesses. Kim is."
"Why do you say that? Kim doesn't like dances or singing or dresses." Morgan scowled.
I pointed to the sleeping couple, how Jack's arms were protectively around Kim, and hers around him.
"Because she has her Prince Charming,"
Author POV
And with that, Morgan and Ellie went back upstairs and back to bed. Jack and Kim slept a dreamless sleep. A
sleep devoid of nightmares and angst. They slept in pure bliss, knowing that they finally had each other.
We all have strength and weakness inside us as we have darkness and light. We do not know our strength until
it is put to the ultimate test. Now, this story is fanciful, and will not happen to most of you. In fact, probably no
one will go through what has happened in the course of this story. But remember the message. It does not
matter how brave you are, or how smart, or how beautiful. It matters how much you love, and what you will
do for the people you love. For two people, weakness and strength are simply seen as one person protecting
another from their shortcomings. Weakness is not seen as a lack of bravery when one is there to rescue you.
I wanted to do another kind of kiss description. Not quite as steamy as others...
I hoped you liked the story.
Stay tuned for more to come.
R&R!