Mutant X
Emma
slept deep and peaceful, not caring about the world around her. Her dreams were
pleasant, a light smile brightening up her sleeping features.
Brennan,
who just came into the room, could only watch her with delight. She was the lady
of his heart and she belonged to him.
Careful,
he sat beside her on the bed, leaning down to blow a gentle kiss on each eyelid.
Emma opened slowly her eyes, looking sleepily up to the tall Elemental. He
kissed her again, this time on her lips, loving and caring.
“Morning
Beautiful. It’s time to get up. We go for a ride today!”
Emma
stretched lazily like a cat, smiling at her boyfriend.
“Do
we?”
A
tired yawn washed over her. She had to laugh, when Brennan poked her in the ribs,
tickling her merciless.
“Yes,
we do. You better get up or I’ll take you over to the bathroom and give you a
cold shower!”
He
grinned broadly when he saw her face. But he got what he wanted and Emma climbed
out of the bed.
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A
few hours and a long ride later, the silver Audi stopped in the middle of
nowhere. Emma stepped out of the car and looked around.
A
small river ran lazy through its bedding, embracing the hill nearby they had
parked at. It was surrounded by a few willows, which stretched their arms down
to touch the pearling water. One had grown high beyond the height of men right
on top of the hill, the long branches welcoming them and bidding them to come
closer. The light summer breezy brought the intoxicating smell of wild flowers
and grass with it, making Emma inhale deeply the sweet scent.
Brennan
had already taken a blanket and a picnic-basket from the backseat, waiting
patiently for her. He took her hand and they walked slowly up the hill, enjoying
the sight given to them when they reached the top.
Outstretching
the blanket on the soft grass beneath the heavy tree, they laid down halfway
under the rich roof of leaves. The sun spread its wings around both Mutants,
wrapping them in a warm embrace.
Emma
had folded her arms under her neck, lying on her back while she enjoyed the rays
of sunlight on her face. Her eyes were closed, her lips once more formed into a
smile.
Brennan
had popped himself up on his elbows; his bare feet touching the flowers around
their resting place, playing with a blade of grass between his fingers. He bent
his head to the side, watching dreamily the young woman in front of him. He felt
like touching her.
Careful
not to scare her, he slipped his hand under the top of her dress, caressing the
warm skin. He ran his fingertips in small circles over her belly, sending
pleasant waves of energy all over her body.
“Hmm,
that’s nice!”
Her
voice was more a purring noise. Even more, when Brennan opened the buttons of
her dress and replaced his fingertips with his lips, savouring the sweet, unique
taste of her.
The
tall Mutant got on his knees, crawling over her long legs until he got on top of
her, gently laying down on her with his full weight. Their faces were really
close together and Emma could feel his warm breath on her cheeks.
They
looked deep into each other’s eyes. Emma couldn’t help but lift her head and
kiss him. It seemed to take hours before they finally broke apart.
“I
love you!”
“Love
you more!”
He
winked an eye before he laughed very quietly. Almost like it was meant to be a
secret no one was supposed to know.
“I
have something for you!”
Emma
took a deep breath, her eyes opened in surprise.
“What
is it?”
“You
want me to show you?”
She
nodded.
Brennan
jumped up and pulled her with him. He held both of her hands, standing in front
of her!
“You
trust me?”
Emma
couldn’t say a word so she nodded again.
“Close
your eyes!”
She
did.
She
felt Brennan take her close in an embrace, leading her down the way they’d
come. Step by step they took, the Elemental watching out for her not to stumble
and fall down. After an eternity it seemed, they stopped.
Brennan
let go of her and she felt him moving in front of her again.
“Sit.
But don’t open your eyes yet.”
Emma
didn’t like to sit so she just kneeled down, feeling the soft grass with her
hands.
If
she would have looked, she would have seen Brennan sitting cross-legged in front
of her, looking quickly around and wave.
She’d
seen the blond, almost white-haired women stepping out of the shadow of one of
the willows close to the river, waving back to him and disappearing again.
She
would have seen the clouds moving swiftly in, gathering around the sun, and
leaving just a small spot free for the sunlight to shine through.
And
she would have seen the fine snow coming from the sky, the small star shaped
snowflakes falling towards the ground, leaving wet spots on their warm skin
where it melted.
Emma
couldn’t keep her eyes closed anymore when she felt the strange situation. The
first she saw was Brennan, looking at her so full of love, her heart missed a
beat. Then she looked up and a surprised laughter escaped her.
“I
thought you might like my little present…”
Brennan’s
voice was more a whisper than spoken out loud.
Yes!”
Breathless,
fascinated, completely overwhelmed.
The
shimmer in her eyes told what twelve dozen words couldn’t tell.
Emma
jumped up and opened her arms like she would try to embrace the day. The few
rays of sun finding their way through the clouds filled with snow send sparkles
over her hair. The soft breeze moved the white cotton A-shaped dress, with the
high frilly neck and leg of mutton sleeves. She started spinning around and
around on the spot, her wide skirt flying around her well shaped legs until she
got dizzy and dropped herself breathless in Brennan’s lab.
The snow
was still falling, growing heavier and lighter with the strength of the wind.
Emma’s
cheeks were flushed, her eyes shone bright and the smile seemed to be attached
to her features.
“How
did you do this?”
Brennan
pressed his index finger to his lips, making a hushing noise.
“That’s
a secret!”
He
kissed her again before he straightened up his back, one hand playing with
streaks of her hair.
“Want
to marry me?”
Big,
blue eyes looked at him. Her lips moved unconscious. She seemed to stunned to
answer, could just look up at him. He was perfectly serious and he was so
beautiful that she could hardly stand it.
He gave
a small sigh.
“You
know, marriage? Like going down the hill and I introduce you to my Mum and Dad.
You said, you loved me. You wanted to be with me forever…”
He
paused for a moment, his eyes loosing his focus for a second, watching something
in the distant.
“I
want to get married to you. That’s what forever means to me. That’s what
love means, too!”
Emma
seemed to have found her voice back. Her eyes were still large and very bright,
almost in tears.
“Old-fashioned
marriage? Ceremonies and rings and vows…?”
“Yes,
exactly!”
The
clouds broke apart and the sun came through with all its power. None of the two
Mutants had noticed the snow stopping to fall.
Emma
closed her eyes. If she would look any longer at him, she would go to pieces of
love.
“Yes.
Oh yes!”
Brennan’s
answering chuckled showed her that the words had slipped out. She felt her hand
being taken and the kiss, pressed into her palm. Something was slipped over her
finger. It was the blade of grass, Brennan had played with earlier. He had
transformed it into a ring.
“Thank
You!”
She
opened her eyes, looking at her finger then searching for his face.
Brennan
had leaned back, supporting himself with his arms. Relaxed, he’d closed his
eyes, savouring the warmth of the sun on his face. Just the broad smile on it
expressed his feelings.
He was
still holding her hand and she simply returned the kiss.
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The
women with the white hair opened the letter she’d received.
Dear
Ororo,
Thank
you very much for your supporting help. It worked *happy smile*! I would be very
pleased if you’d come to our Wedding!
Love
Brennan
The End