SkellingtonGoth

(It's the sequel of Under The Stars) Shade had snuggled against Shadow's shoulder, enjoying the calm after the first kiss. But instead of pulling away, he pulled her closer, as if each breath were a silent promise. Shade: (in a low voice) "Shadow… I love you." A slight shock rippled through the air. Shadow opened his eyes in surprise and looked straight into hers. His red eyes shone in the starlight, reflecting every emotion he'd always tried to hide. Shadow: (sighing, almost to himself) "I… I love you too, Shade." Their words floated through the silence of the night, louder than all the sounds in the world. And then, without waiting, they kissed again. This time, the kiss was deeper, more intense, but still gentle. It said it all: fear, relief, admiration, tenderness. Their hands clasped, their foreheads touched, and for a moment, they forgot everything but themselves. Shade: (barely breathing) "I thought I'd never find someone who… really understood me." Shadow: "And yet