I open my eyes and look back into Stephen's lightning blue ones. "Do you remember our wedding?" His eyes widen in surprise. 

"Yes, of course. Which part?" he smiles teasingly at me. My arms are now wrapped around his neck and I play with astray lock of hair there. I knee his thigh lightly and he chuckles. "Of course I remember every single part of our wedding. I remember getting ready and not even being nervous because I knew, and still know, that you are the one for me.I remember jiggling up and down at the altar because I couldn't wait to see  you. Then I saw you. Oh, you were like an angel, just completely encased with God." He smiles at the memory but his eyes remain on mine, unglazed, still firmly in the present. "Then we said our vows and I got to kiss you, and it was  like fireworks. The reception was next, and I had so much fun dancing with you and making you blush about what was next." He winks at me. 

"Oh yes. I was surprised that you lived past that night after you let one of your teases slip out in front of Paul. I thought he was going to confiscate me from you." I laugh heartily. Stephen pales a bit and nods. 

"Yes, that was a little concerning. We were married already it should've been fine." I poke his chest and say, 

"Yes, but you were talking about his little girl. It's instinct to be protective." I giggle again. "Personally I thought it was hilarious to see you turn so pale and to see you stutter. You're usually so eloquent." He grimaces and says, 

"Well, Paul's withering stare is just a bit intimidating." His smile returns again and he leans down to whisper in my ear. "But you were mine and still are. You're my girl now, and that leads me to the wedding night." I shiver a bit and I can hear him smile."We shared something we will only ever share with each other. Ourselves.Remember that quote you once told me?" I nodded. 

"The only one who should see your naked body is the one who holds your naked soul." I could feel him breathe out on my neck. 

"Beautiful. And you hold my naked soul and I wouldn't want anyone else to." "I feel the same." I manage to whisper. Even after all this time his voice still makes my heart beat faster and my breathing erratic. 

"Then that was the beginning of our lives together." He leans away from me just enough that I can see into his eyes. "Now would you like to make dinner with me?" I laugh and push him away playfully. 

"That's funny. You actually think that you eating while I make something is cooking." I walk over to the fridge,put a hand on the handle and look back at him. His eyes are twinkling with mischief and I slowly lower my hand and start walking backwards toward the island in the middle of the kitchen. Stephen starts slowly stalking me. I keep my eyes trained on him. Then he runs towards me in a burst of speed and I runaround to the opposite side of the island. Both of our hands are flat on the counter and silly grins are plastered to our faces. I make a quick dash to the bathroom but I don't manage to close the door before Stephen slips in. I laugh and squeal as he says, 

"Ha!" and he scoops me up and steps into the shower.With a wicked grin he turns the water on and I gasp as the cold water touches me. 

"Stephen, I'm fully dressed!" I say, giggling the whole time. 

"I know." He says and he winks at me. I try to wiggle out of his grip but he holds fast tome. Then he kisses me and for a moment I can imagine that we're kissing outside in the rain like in a really cheesy movie. I decide that I like it here better.In our house, together, in the shower, fully dressed, is how I prefer it. He puts me down and wraps his hands around my waist while still kissing me. I suddenly start laughing and he has to pull away, but he doesn't move far. "What is it?" he asks breathlessly. I laugh and push a piece of hair out of his eyes.

"I just love you." Stephen smiles and kisses me slowly, until it feels like our mouths are welded together. He pulls away slightly, but our noses are still almost touching. 

"Abigail Matthew Dawson." I shiver at the sound of his name with mine. "I love you, for all that you are, for all that you will be, now and forever will I love you and desire you. You belong to me and I belong to you, and because we surrender to each other we belong to ourselves because we are one."He smirks and I blush. I turn the water off and he sets me down. I climb onto the edge of the bath tub with his hands on my hips to steady me. Then I remove his hands and turn his back towards me. I lean forward until my entire body is pressed against his. Then I move my mouth next to his ear, kiss the soft spot under it, then whisper, 

"Stephen James Dawson, as long as I live and for the eternity after, I will be here by your side, loving you and wanting you."