Étiquette : MORE!

1/2 she stands in the bathroom, staring at herself in the mirror; liking what she sees for the first time in a very long time. Her skin is tanned a honeyed golden brown, lending a health and vitality to her that has been missing for so long. A sprinkling of freckles brought out by the sun dance across her nose and the graceful contours of her high cheekbones. Blue eyes sparkling with life, with a certain knowledge that she has made the right decision; to be here with him even for just a few

2/2 short days before she must fly back home. She smiles as he steps up behind her, wrapping his arms beneath her breasts and drawing her toward him so he is able to drop a kiss on the gentle slope of her shoulder. ‘Watcha doing?’ His voice is soft, laden as always with concern and she smiles as he kisses his way up her neck, the russet tones of her hair against his skin transporting her back through the years. ‘Nothing really’ she assures him. ‘I was just saying hi to Scully’ End

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