I saw him that night alone. Some would call me a fool for going but I had to see him. Everything in my body mind and soul told me to go into the darkness with him. Something raged within me to release and take flight. Something yearning for that thrill of excitement. Something wanting more.

He was waiting for me you see. Everywhere I turned I saw his shadow... his eyes... I heard his voice whispering my name. I swore I even felt his breath upon my skin.

It was late as I locked my bedroom door. The others thought that it was my bed that awaited me. My fingers lingered upon the knob. I shut my eyes as what felt like an electric current race up my spine.

I pulled my hand from the door and turned to my window. He was there. I knew he was there. I opened the window stepping onto the balcony where he stood. I dont know how he got there but he did. I was happy to see him even though fear bit at my heels with each step I took.

Not a word was spoken between us. I found myself lost within his eyes as he stared down at me. I couldnt read him. But there was something I felt. I didnt understand everything at hand but I wanted to be there. I could be lost forever as long as it was with him.

The touch of his palm sliding up my cheek in a sweet caress drew my mind away from his eyes. Closing my own I tenderly tilted into his hand wantingly.

"Take me away with you"

I could barely believe I had said such a thing...

There was silence. He did not reply. He was going to leave me there. Alone, never to see him again. My heart twisted in my chest and the sting of tears burned my eyes.

His thumb caught a rogue tear brushing it away.

"As you wish"

I opened my eyes in an instant. He had granted my only wish.

I do not remember ever leaving but I was no longer home. I was somewhere in the night with my love in front of me. I couldnt find the words to tell him how happy I was. For his eyes held a sudden sorrow. I didnt understand...

"Why... why do you look so sad?"

He brought his hand up again in a sweet caress brushing my hair away.

"Forgive me"

He leaned in and kissed me before I could speak pulling my mind into a numb state. I was his and that was all that mattered. His kiss was sweet and he moved lower across my throat. Suddenly there was pain. His kisses had stopped just above my breast where there was a piearcing pain. Was my heart breaking? What is this feeling? I gasped and found that I could make no sound.

I felt light and a coldness overwhelmed me. He cradeled me within his arms upon the cold floor. The pain stopped. There was a thudding in my ears. Was that my heartbeat? Its so slow... getting.... slower.... my eyes... I cant keep them open...

No I want to see him... Im afraid... My body trembles in his arms but he holds me firm. This is why he looked sad... I have to die...

But then my mind is calm. Am I dead? No, I feel him still. His lips pressing against my own. Theres something else. Something is filling into me. Its warm and sweet. I feel it surging into me, into my veins, into my heart. I can feel it all. My heart though... I... I cant hear it anymore... His kiss stopped as he pulled away gently.

I could hear him. He sounded like he was miles away. He was calling my name. Then he was closer... till he was right there inside my mind. My eyes flashed open. For a moment it seemed like time froze as I only saw his eyes. They were afraid. When I focused more I saw that his lip was bleeding still.

I understood now. I lifted my hand to his chin gently wiping away the blood. I brought my finger to my own lips.

He still looked afraid. This time I comforted him brushing away his hair.

"All is forgiven. I will always be with you now."

He touched his forehead to my own. I was happy. I was his. I would never be alone, and neither would he.