At first after her sudden outburst Dave wasn't sure what had happened. It took him a few minutes to realize that Lilith must have cracked that invisible wall that separated her from Lily. Dave smiled at her and made his way over to the bed. There's my love! I knew you were in there! He watched Lily as she rubbed the raw skin on her ankles. "I'm sorry. I did not mean to hurt you, I just wanted to make sure you would stay and hear me out." Dave smiled at her again. "You know, just then. . . you sounded just like her. She would have been that angry with me. I have some healing supplies, let me go get them and I will tend to your wounds."
Dave left the room and headed for the bathroom. Collecting some bandages and salve, he headed back to the bedroom. He did not expect to find her laying on the floor when he returned. He dropped the supplies on the bed and moved to kneel beside her on the floor. "Are you okay? What happened?" He reached out and touched the side of her face. His hand was immediately met by wetness, she was crying. Sobbing silently was more accurate. In between sniffles she managed to explain that she had tried to stand up, in order to stretch out and get some of the feeling back into her legs. Dave felt horrible, if he had not kept her tied for so long, she would not be in such a state now. His fingers lifted her chin, bringing her face upwards. Gently, he wiped at the tears with the pads of his fingers. Moving his hand to caress her cheek as he looked into her moistened eyes. He could not help himself, wrapping his large arms around her and bringing her closer. Hugging her protectively against his body. "Please do not cry. I never could stand to see you upset. May I carry you back to the bed and tend to your ankles?" He waited for a moment as her tears soaked into the material of his shirt. He did not dare to move until he felt her head nod in response. With her blessing, he lifted her into his arms effortlessly and placed her onto the bed. Once there, he assessed her ankles, realizing for the first time just how much she must have struggled against the ropes. He grabbed for the salve and tried to spread it on the wounds as gently as he could. He heard her suck her breath in as he touched the raw flesh. Dave then wrapped the bandages around her ankles, taking just a moment to look over his handy work. Certainly not the skill of a physician, but he was sure that it was good enough.
Dave turned his head and realized that Lily was watching him. His hands moved down to her bare feet and he rubbed them gently. He smiled as his effort was greeted with a sigh. He looked up into her eyes running his hand up her leg slowly. He marveled at how soft and smooth her skin was, like a piece of polished marble. Keeping eye contact with her, he stopped his hand at her knee. Searching for a sign from her, anything that would indicate that she wanted him to keep going. Dave moved up closer to the head of the bed, still staring into her eyes. He moved his hand back to her cheek, brushing it lightly. His sight left her eyes and found its way to her mouth. He could not believe how beautiful her mouth was, the perfect mouth for kissing. Using the pad of his thumb he traced her lips. Noticing how her mouth opened just slightly. Anyone else probably would not have even noticed, but Dave did. A sign - Exciting! Swooping his head down quickly he claimed her mouth. Kissing her softly at first, hoping for Lily to return it. Dave felt her mouth open to his and wasted no time, sliding his tongue inside. His favorite memories of Lilith flooded his head as his tongue caressed hers. He was kissing her Lilith again, he was completely lost in the kiss. He felt an arm wrap around his neck, urging him to deepen the kiss. He was thrilled to comply, kissing her with great intensity. Ohhhh! Pure bliss. If I never live another second, it would be worth it. Dave broke the kiss, taking her face in his hands, "I Love You! I never had the chance to say that before they took you from me. I took for granted that you just knew, but I will not make that mistake this time. Please don't leave me, again, ever. I just want to be with you, Lily . . . Lilith...whatever name you use, I don't care. Stay with me."