Three

As they walked along Lucy examined her own feelings, she knew what James said was right, there was a belonging, something that pulled them together. It was not something she could explain, it was an instant feeling of belonging, being home. It was crazy, beyond crazy, the tingles she got when he took her hand, the butterflies she got from his gaze. She felt like… No she knew… This was her person, the one made for her!  “James” she whispered

Its ok Lucy, you don’t need to say anything, it was a stupid request so early on. We can come back to it later once we have got to know each other more.” James blurted out without waiting for Lucy to finish.

Lucy smiled, she knew just by that response this was her man, his sensitivity everything about him, how could she have been so lucky. “Will you please let me finish” she giggled. “I think you are right, I feel more at home and comfortable with you that I have ever felt before, like you are meant for me, a part of my being, my soul, I can’t even explain it. I want to explore this with you. We should start slowly though we must ensure we have a solid start.”

James had known the moment he had seen Lucy sitting by the lake that there was something special about her. He didn’t know what, why or how but he had this feeling that they were going to be together for the rest of their lives. James felt peace drop down over him like the world had become a lighter friendlier place. He had never experienced such feelings before. Her knew without a doubt that he was falling in love with Lucy without a doubt.

James picked up the pace a little to get in front of the group a little more. They continued chatting and getting to know each other as they walked slowly towards Lucys place. They turned into her street, and you could hear a couple scream at each other just a few houses down. Lucy must have been used to it as she didn’t seem to notice how loud they were. Lucy stopped directly outside the house that all the screaming was coming from, with a shock of surprise James realised it must have been Lucy’s parents. He felt the overwhelming desire to pull her into him and protect her. He looked up at the house and back down at Lucy a question in his eyes, she stared at him when she heard the crash of something being thrown across the room. Her heart sank; she glanced back up at James. He pulled her to him kissing the top of her head softly.

“How do you put up with that? James asked her softly. “Oh, I am generally at work most of the time, I try to ignore it. They have been like it for years, just the other day they had a row in the supermarket, it was dreadful, they act like spoilt children more often that adults.” Lucy looked up sadly.

“Why don’t you leave? Move out on your own? Putting up with that takes a lot out of a person” she smiled down at this amazing woman in his arms. “Do you need me to come in with you?”

“No, no it’s fine, thank you though, it means a lot” She loves being in his arms she felt warm and safe. She really did want to bring him in but she also knew it was going to be a warzone in there.

James could see that she was a little uncomfortable with the situation and without thinking he kissed her. They stood in each other’s arms for a while. Time stood still and they were in their own little world. Lucy felt loved, so very loved in that moment. She pulled back slightly to look up at him and as she did his lips came back down to hers. This was the softest kiss she had ever had, all their feelings went into it. James pulled away with a smile just as a door was slammed inside the house.

“Well, I better let you go in before you catch cold, are you sure you  are going to be okay? He took a step back not wanting to release her from his arms but knowing he had to let her go.

“Goodnight James, thank you, I will be fine, it sounds like its over now anyway.” Lucy smiled back at him holding onto his hands. With a last look and smile she dropped her hands and turned letting herself into the house.

James stood and watched as the door gently closed and then turned to make his way home. The smile he had was infectious, he jumped in the air with a whoop, Emma laughed when she saw him with a wave as she made her way up the street. He was on cloud nine. He had met the most wonderful woman in the world; she had a glow about her that made him giddy. Not once in his life had he ever met anyone as unique and amazing as Lucy. He never expected to ever meet anyone that he had such a connection with. He felt powerful with her by his side, she honestly was perfect for him. He knew that with her soft and caring nature they were going to be unstoppable as a couple.

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Lucy walked through the front door closing it quietly, standing there for just a little while her back to the door smiling, she ran her fingers over her lips. She could still feel his lips on hers. With a dreamy sigh she made her way up to her room.

She and James both knew, somehow, something special had happened between the, and that they would have a very strong happy healthy relationship for some time. In the hours that they had known each other an unbreakable bond had formed between them. Once that would never break, no matter what life threw at them.