One of the amazing things about traveling in Alaska, in spring, is that as you get farther north, and deeper into spring or summer, the sun set later and later each day. We were anchored, today, in an inlet still waters, and walking the shoreline. a late dinner, shoreside, and then, we were sitting on the blanket watching the ocean, the colours of the sky, and the setting sun.
She sat, her back against my chest, facing the ocean, as I was. Her head leaning back against my shoulder. My arms around her, hers resting loosely over mine. Our breathing, slowed, matching. We had both had been thinking about it, and finally, I said something. Tonight, was our 2nd Anniversary. Hard to believe, but yes. Two years ago, I waved to her, on the beach, as I pulled into my home harbor on my tiny boat.
Two years!
Two years, but really, we really were only now getting to know each other. To see how we each think and feel. I know that each time we spent hours awake, talking, sometimes kissing, we found out more about each other. It was fascinating, to explore, to peel back her mind. To see what made her tick. Her mind was truly what drew me to her. I fell for this woman.
Two years, and here we were sitting on a fleece blanket, thousands of miles from where we met, watching the sun set in Alaska. The heat of her back on my chest, each time she inhaled, pushing against my chest, felt electric. My hands, slowly tracing through her hair, as we watched the sun, dip below the horizon. It was an hour before sunset, local, and I looked at the time. Why Is it 10 O'Clock? I want the sun to set, and take her back to the boat to celebrate our anniversary!
As we watched, i kept telling her over and over how I felt. Softly, in her ear, how I cared. Whispering how much I loved... spending time with her. Telling her, I loved... her mind. Telling her, I loved...
Closer and closer, each time, I knew it in my head, and came so close, each time, to telling her how I truly felt. I was terrified. How would she react? did she feel the same? Or, was this some fling for her?
So softly, the wind barely heard it: telling her, I love you. Silence. She hadn't moved. Silence, she hadn't... wait? She fell asleep? I finally said it, and she was asleep?
"Did you hear me?" a little louder this time. "Did you hear what I said?"
Her voice, barely above a whisper, "I heard. And I ...love you."
This post is an entry into MarianneWest's 5 Minute Freewrite!
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Previous Chapters
Ch. 20 Late Night Watch
Ch. 19 Grandfather's Nose
Ch. 18 Home For The Weekend
Ch. 17 Remain Still - Don't Move
Ch. 16 The Best Discovery
Ch. 15 I Can Do What I Want
Ch. 14 Nervous Like A Cat
Ch. 13 A Beautiful Tail
Ch. 12 Bully Bully
Ch. 11 Rough hands
Ch. 10 After Midnight
Ch. 9 Bored Stiff
Ch. 8 Sheep In Wolf's Den
Ch. 7 Let Loose All Dock Lines
Ch. 6 Pearls And A Tan
Ch. 5 The Whole Shebang!
Ch. 4 Peals Of Laughter
Ch. 3 I Can't Help Falling In Love
Ch. 2 All Curves, and a Dream
Ch. 1 Navigating Life With Dad
This post is an entry into MarianneWest's 5 Minute Freewrite!
I feel I cheated somewhat, as I went well over the 5 Minute... but,
I adhere to the spirit... sit down and write. Let it flow.
Anyone can enter, check out her link and Let your inner creative self WRITE!
To the animals and birds around me
to put more plants in than I take out
And be a good steward for the world around me!
Story first published by me, on On Uptrennd
