chasing stars to lose our ::shadow:: {MJ}

When she said, "I don't know," my heart sank back to the bottom of my chest. However, it somehow sprang back up as fast as it had fallen, because then I found out she was joking. ”Treyson Cooper. Do you really think after all this that I’d trust myself to wander off? Nope. I’m not going anywhere.” My heart didn't just jump, it soared. She pulled me closer so our foreheads were touching, and I would have kissed her again if she hadn't spoke. "How could I leave someone I love? How could I even think about it? I’ve already risked us… and I’m not going back. I will never do anything to make you unhappy, ever again. I promise." Her lips grew so close to mine I could taste her breath, and I was sure she'd satisfy my urge to kiss her, but then her lips drifted to my cheek. I felt her eyelashes bat against my skin, something my mother had always called "butterfly kisses." She was teasing me, I realized as she kissed me lightly on the cheek.

A smile played at my lips as she pulled away, resting her head on my chest where it always seemed to return eventually. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her closer, hugging her so my lips were at her ear. Even though we'd pretty much kissed enough for a lifetime, I wanted more. I would have kissed her again, but I had a feeling she might be tired of it. So we just stood there silently in each other's arms, waiting for the other person to say something. I didn't know what to say; I was too overcome with happiness. I was drunk on the thought that Rose would be okay--she was staying with us, and I didn't have to worry about her leaving. Rose was mine, and I was hers.

"Well," I muttered into her ear. "Welcome home, Rose." And I meant it.

{ooc- Sorry, my muse is dead. I think we should end at this post and start a new thread.}

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