The Backyard

*laughs*
Don't worry about it.
It happens to the best of us.

You said you have no living family left? I am sorry, for whatever happened.
Do you not have anyone else, though?

It is fine. I have had adequate time to mourn them and now remember the happy times with my family. It was a tragic accident, something I could not have prevented, even as a vampire.

-sighs and closes eyes-

I have no intermediate family above me or below me. I do not have any extended family because both of my parents were only children. All I had was my family.

*unconsciously lays head on his shoulder*
*smiles weakly*
I am sorry. But you were happy?
I think it's important to be happy with your family.

*looks over at Dora and Dante*
I never had a happy family, until after I was changed...

-thinks-
She is adorable.

You have no reason to be sorry. I was happy with my family after my father left us for the better. Living life to my fullest has always been my intent but I can not but help and wish I could have did something more for them to save them.

-unconsciously pulls her into him-

*closes eyes and smiles*
I like this. I really do.
I feel like we're connecting.

*opens eyes again*
I know how you feel. But sometimes there really is nothing we can do, as much as we want to.
*smiles*

-opens eyes-

Your words are true. Unless we create a time machine to go back in time nothing else is going to change. We just have to live in the moment.

-leans head on Rizzo's head-

Maybe we can create that time machine.

-laughs-

I am joking.

-watches Dante and Pandora play together-

*laughs*
You know I think Kale tried to work on one once, but went a bit crazy, so he stopped.
Apparently it would have been a bit too complex.

*sighs in happiness*
*watches the two playing, smiling*
Please don't let go of me...

We only need to find J.J. Abrams to help us with some time travel ideas. Maybe we can coax him and Kale to help us out.

-laughs-

I rather like the present right now.

I'm liking the present now too.
*looks up at him*

Would it be weird to say that I've enjoyed my time with you immensely?
*smiles and blushes*

-smiles down at her-
-speckle of red crosses his cheeks-
-soft whisper-

Not at all because I have as well.

-thinks-
I would also like to kiss you right now but I think that would be moving to fast.

*blush deepens*
I'm glad!
*smiles widely*

*looks over at the two kids*
Looks they're having fun.

-smiles-

I think smiling has become contagious between us.

-free hand moves a few inches higher-
-stops-
-thinks-
Too fast. You know what happened last time you moved to fast..

They do! They are on a fast track to becoming good friends.

*laughs*
I think it has. It's nice, though, to smile.

*snuggles in a bit closer to him*
I hope he doesn't mind. He's just so warm...

-smiles-
-pulls her closer-
-sighs in content-
-laughs as Pandora manages to get Dante with some snow-

*giggles*
Dora, be nice to your cousin!

*sighs*
You know, I'm kind of glad you came here.
By accident or chance... It's turned out to be a good thing.

I'm going to seem so forward... I don't want to scare him off.
*watches Dora and Dante*

-smiles widely-

You do know I believe everything happens for a reason. I am glad I stumbled upon this place as well.

-hesitates-
-softly-

I do not believe you deserved what he did to you. I do not even know the man and I would love to be able to fight him. Pull out my bow and arrow.

*smiles sadly*
I thank you. I wish it hadn't happened either, but...
Such is the way of life, I suppose. And perhaps it did happen for a reason.
It is what led to me meeting you...
*blushes slightly*

*looks up at him*

-reaches up and caresses her cheek-

His screw up is my gain.

-low whisper-

I have never felt something so right since I was human and being with my family was right for me.

-kisses her forehead boldly-

*leans into touch, closing eyes*
*smiles*
It feels right to me too, Christian.

*hesitates*
*reaches up and kisses cheek, blushing*

*looks out to Dora and Dante*

-smiles at her-
-pulls her even closer so their bodies are closely touching-
-softly kisses the crown of her head-
-leans his cheek on her head-
-softly kicks up some snow at Pandora and Dante-
-laughs as they laugh and try and grab it out of the air-

*laughs*
*kicks a bit more snow towards the two*
*smiles widely*

*thinks*
I'm happy again. Truly happy!

-laughs-
-gets an idea-
-quickly lets go of her-
-grabs a handful of snow and throws it at her-
-goes behind Pandore and Dante to 'hide'-

Hey!
*grabs some snow*
*lobs it at him*
*laughs*

Watch out Pandora! *giggles*

-smacked in head with snow and some falls on Pandora-
-Pandora laughs-
-wipes snow off Pandora-
-laughs-
-stands up and brushes off snow-
-picks some up-

I would watch out if I was you Rizzo.

-chases after her-

*gasps*
*fake horrified look on face*

Eeeps!
*starts running away*
*stays in sight of the kids, though* ((>.>))