"All through the night I'll be standing over you. All through the night I'll be watching over you." -- Jewel's "Angel Standing By"

Nick's eyes slowly opened. It was still dark out. He then looked down and noticed Sara was still in his arms. He glanced at her clock radio. 11:32 P.M. To him, it was still early. He leaned down and kissed her forehead, recalling the evening that he had spent with his best friend...his girl...his lover. She was everything he ever wanted and needed. He heard the faint sound of the radio still playing. He heard the DJ say something about Hanson. Nick was never really a big fan of them, but his ears couldn't tune out the haunting melody that drifted out of the speakers nor could they ignore the words sang.

When you have no light to guide you
And no one to walk to walk beside you
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you
When the night is dark and stormy
You won't have to reach out for me
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you

Sometimes when all your dreams may have seen better days
And you don't know how or why, but you've lost your way
Have no fear when your tears are falling
I will hear your spirit calling
And I swear I'll be there come what may

When you have no light to guide you
And no one to walk beside you
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you
When the night is dark and stormy
You won't have to reach out for me
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you

'Cause even if we can't be together
We'll be friends now and forever
And I swear that I'll be there come what may
When the night is dark and stormy
You won't have to reach out for me
I will come to you
Oh I will come to you
We all need somebody we can turn to
Someone who'll always understand
So if you feel that your soul is dying
And you need the strength to keep trying
I'll reach out and take your hand

Nick could feel a single tear streaming down his cheek as he heard the words of this song mirroring his feelings for Sara. He loved her so much. He noticed his embrace had become tighter within the past minutes, and Sara began to stir in her sleep.

"Nicky?" she whispered.

"What, angel?"

She was a bit confused at first, but her mind quickly replayed the events of their evening together, and a smile soon spread across her face. She felt his naked body against hers and fell totally in love all over again. She noticed the streak on Nick's cheek where the tear had fallen "What's wrong, sweetie?"

"Whatta mean?" She followed the streak with her finger. "Oh, that. Nothin', he smiled sweetly. "Just thinkin' how I never wanna lose you."

"You won't," she quietly assured him, sealing her statement with a kiss. He deepened the kiss, pulling her on top of him and never wanting to let go. She soon went for his earlobe, chuckling moments after. "Are you turned on, hon?"

Nick joined in her laughing. "Hell yea I am! I'm not embarrassed by it. He's happy!" he commented, thrusting his pelvis slightly. They busted out in giggles. It was the one thing he loved about Sara, being able to say anything around her. He was glad that part of their relationship wasn't going to change.

"Are ya ready for round two?" she asked seductively.

"More than ready," he slightly whispered, leaning forward to give her a kiss.

After their first experience, Sara felt like she could let go. It was as if Nick made her into this great sexual being. She didn't even feel self-conscience of her body when around him. The gaze of his eyes told her that she was the only one. He ran his hands up and down her body, sending bolts of electricity coursing through her veins. "Just let me make you feel good," she whispered with a giggle.

He smiled sweetly at her, pulling her in for another kiss before her mouth trailed down to his chest. Once she reached his belly button, she knew she could do what was in her thoughts. She reached over to her nightstand. "Why'da stop?" he asked curiously with a smile. He saw that she held a bottle in her hands.

"Honestly, before tonight I used to kinda just snack on this stuff here and there, just for when my sweet tooth would strike. I'm guessing though that I bought it for unseen reasons." Her grin was as big as could be.

Nick took the bottle. "Oh! Flavored massage oil. Do I get to try some...on you?"

"Who am I to deny you of your pleasures?" She couldn't help but giggle. She poured some oil into the palm of her hand. She dipped the tip of her index finger into it. "Care to try some?" She used the sexiest voice possible as she pointed her finger towards his mouth.

"Mmmm," he said as he sucked on her finger. "That's good, but I bet it would be even better here," he grinned, dipping his finger into the oil and dabbing it onto her nipples. He began licking them, making her moan. He then started sucking on them, almost making her spill the remaining oil in her palm. He stopped and looked up. "Mmmm, I was right," he said slowly licking his lips. "It was better."

"Gee, I'd better refresh my taste buds," she said slyly.

"Uh huh," he said, leaning back, knowing exactly what to expect.