One shot for the Suspenders Unbottoned Challenge for Season 11 Episode 5
Never Just Been Friends
Nathan-What am I– to you? I mean are we just friends?
The look in his eyes made her heart sink to her belly. She had been wanting to know if he still had feelings for her. Now she knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that Nathan Grant was still in love with her. The shift in his eyes caught her attention and the uncertainty and fear they reflected rocked her to her core. She had made him doubt his instincts; had caused him so much pain with her rejection. He was now mustering up enough courage to once again put his heart on the line. She smiled up into those loving concerned eyes and knew if he could be this brave she could too.
Elizabeth-Nathan, (she took his hand into hers) You should trust your instincts because they have never steered you wrong.
It took him a moment to realize that she had spoken. His eyes flitted from her eyes to her lips. He felt the warmth and gentleness of her hands holding his. His instincts told him to kiss her with every ounce of love and passion that he felt for her; but before he could make a move he felt her soft lips against his. Pleasantly surprised he pulled her closer and returned the kiss. He wanted this for a long time; to hold her in his arms and to kiss her senseless. So, that is just what he did. Elizabeth's soft murmur as he deepened their first kiss sent his heart soaring. They had thought Hope Valley was home but now they both new that home was them together like this.
With one kiss everything had changed, been reborn, and made new. As Nathan walked Elizabeth home they talked about all the things that mattered most to them; their children, their hopes, and dreams. This was definitely worth fighting for.
