The City of Astan [2]

Whit

I nod and smile, pulling him away from the counter with my free hand.

Ethan

She pulls me from the counter and I smile, standing and shaking my head.

Whit

I smile and put a CD in, "Let's dance."

Ethan

I smile and watch her, taking her hands, "Alright then."

Whit

I nod and wrap my arms around his neck, swaying.

Ethan

I smile and wrap my arms around her waist, swaying as she does.

Whit

I close my eyes and take a deep breath, "Love you."

Ethan

I open my eyes and look at her, almost stopping. A smile slowly makes its way across my face as I watch her. That's the first time she's said that, isn't it? I kiss her forehead and close my eyes again, "Love you too, Whit."

Whit

I smile and kiss him quickly, resting my face against his chest as we sway.

Ethan

I smile back and hold her close, resting my chin atop her head.

Whit

I smile, everything so perfect.

Ethan

I take a deep breath and kiss the top of her head, smiling.

Whit

I stop and wrap my arms around him instead, just cuddling.

Ethan

I flash a smile and open my eyes, sitting on the couch behind and keeping her with me.

Whit

I sit beside him but keep close, my arms still wrapped around him and my eyes closed.