Cookie: XD by the request of my beloved readers and fans, I present to you Austens point of view...hehe

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(Austens POV)

Was it possible for ones heart to stop completely yet is still be able to live?

"Austen...I love you."

How long have I waited to hear those words? How long have I waited for this girl before me to look at me like this...with that flustered expression on her face?

Only in my dreams had I dared to imagine this moment...the moment that Fay Valentine, my beloved, would confess her love for me. Only in my dreams...

"You're not going to make this any easier for me, are you?" I vaguely heard her sigh.

In my clouded mind I heard every word she said, every single precious shy rambling but the words "I Love You" was suspended in my mind, making it hard for me to function properly.

How should I respond to her?

What should I say?

What should I do?

Now that this moment has finally arrived why the hell couldn't I even open my damn mouth and say something? I just stood there, staring at her. Staring at her flushed face, imprinting this very moment in my heart.

Then it dawned on me.

What if she was lying? Did Vals really love me or was this just something to distract me in order to calm down? The very thought of Vals making this sudden confession out of desperation made my heart burn with a sense of sadness so profound that I felt like I would break down before her.

Had I finally done it? Had I made the only woman that I will ever love in this existence and beyond afraid of me? So afraid that she'd say anything in fear? Was I being delusional in thinking that what I saw on her face now was love? What if it was forced? What if-

I never finished that thought.

How could I when I suddenly felt the sudden gentle caress of her hands on my face and her lips against mine?

Fay Valentine's lips was pressed against mine.

This feeling...how could I describe it with mere words? How could I possibly sum up the powerful and chaotic emotion I was feeling into words? Words weren't enough. It wasn't enough.

Vals pulled back slightly and frowned. "Hey, are you just gonna stand there like a statue or are you going to kiss me back?"

"Say it again," I whispered hoarsely.

"What?"

"Say the words again, Vals. Please."

I wanted to confirm it. I wanted to hear her say that simple three letter word that would change everything in me. Change everything between us. I wanted to watch her lips as she said it again. I wanted to make sure that she believed what she was saying. That it was the truth.

Vals watched me, her expression softening. I've never seen such an expression on her face before. It left me breathless, squeezing the heart that only belong to her with warmth and hope.

"I love you, Austen McKennzie."

As gently as I could, as if her face was precious glass, I cupped her cheeks between my hands. "Say it again."

"I love you, Austen Mckennzie," she repeated more firmly.

"Again."

She brought her hands up to place it on mine, eyes looking straight into mine. "I love you." And for the second time...she pressed her lips against mine.

This time I didn't hesitate. This time I crushed her body against mine, deepening the kiss. Our bodies fit perfectly together, molding as one as if she was the missing piece of my soul. And she was. There was no doubt that this girl, this stubborn, prideful blossoming woman was she, she who holds the power to chase the darkness out of me. She was my light, my aurora.

And I'll gladly surrender to her.

Vals wrapped her arms around my neck, leaning in further into the demanding kiss. I was only too happy to comply. I put everything I had into our kiss, poured every love I had for her, every desire. I never wanted to let her go.

Ever.

We pulled apart, gasping for breath. Damn...I forgot we had to breath. I chuckled, brushing a thumb against her cheek. I loved that expression on her face. Cheeks flushed, lips swollen and eyes clouded with unsatisfied desire. My heart swelled at the thought that I was the one to give her such an expression.

"Damn," Luis whistled, "where can I get some of that kind of action?"

We looked at him then at each other. Twin smiles blossomed on our lips as we chuckled.

"Vals," I whispered, bumping my forehead against hers and pressing her hand over my heart.

"Hmm?"

"I love you too."

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Cookie: XD It was short but packed with emotion. "When you look me in the eyes" by the Jonas Brothers is the theme song of this chapter. hehe Honestly when I was writing this chapter and listening to the song I teared up a bit. Haha. Hope you liked it!

And the pic is of Aurora Borealis also known as the "Northern Lights" Isnt it pretty? Austen thinks of Fay as his light, his "aurora". Might sound cheesy but when I thought of it I had to write it down. Austen demanded it! Hehe I'm such a chessy romantic :D