8-Innocence

As she lay in Niles' arms, she could hardly believe that their first real fight as a couple could have led to their first sensual encounter. His arms held her close and when a tear slid down her cheek, it splashed onto his wrist.

"Daphne? What's wrong?"

She smiled, suddenly wanting to be as close to him as she was a few hours earlier, when their bodies had been one.

"Nothing's wrong. I just can't believe I'm so happy."

He kissed her then.

"I'm happy too, Daphne. Happier than I ever dreamed. I love you."

"I love you too, Niles."