As April ran up the flight of stairs and into their bedroom he stopped and rested against the door getting her breath back. She felt the excitement of first love that she hadn't truly ever experienced. She thought of the time she wasted on James and shook her head at just the thought of him. How stupid had she been she thought.

  Knowing that Dean would be straight behind her she picked her phone out of her pocket and dialled Aarna's number. She wanted to check on her friend and she also thought that she could use it as an excuse not to be eaten by Dean. His appetite for her never seemed to cease.

  She had to admit though the more they entangled together she had started to look forward to those moments between the two of them. April felt comfortable now and they had explored each other's bodies and indulged whenever they wanted when they lived in her condo, but now in grandpa's house, she had to put a stop to his advances.

  She wouldn't be able to look grandpa in the eye should he hear anything. It made her feel embarrassed at the thought of it.

  The phone rang and rang, she turned when she heard the door opening and Dean walked into the room. She indicated that she was on the phone but he continued to walk towards her. Reaching her he started lightly kissing her neck.

  She felt tingles spread as he continued his butterfly kisses up her jawline towards her lips. She playfully tried to shake him off but he didn't move. April then heard Aarna's voicemail.

  Dean heard the voicemail and his lips spread into a smile as he then removed the phone from her hand and hung up for her.

  "It's late, she is probably sleeping. Like we should be… Let's get ready for bed." Dean said as he started to pull her towards the bed.

  April was worried about her friend, but knowing she would be going to see family it eased her mind. She couldn't shake off this hungry man any way she thought as she was pulled on top of him. She couldn't resist his blinding smile and handsome face. She poked his dimple as he held her hips as she sat on top of his sculpted v-line waist.

  He looked up at her as if she was his whole world and she honestly didn't know why or how she landed the most wanted man in the whole City. When she least expected it she had crashed into Dean who was soft and gentle with her heart, she was so glad she hadn't shut him out when he pursued her. She was glad he had fought for them and that she in turn chose to believe that she was worthy of his love.

  What is meant for you will always be yours.

  Dean glanced up at her as he said, "What are you gazing at?"

  April woke from her thoughts, not wanting to compliment him she answered, "A shameless hooligan, now release me."

  Dean laughed and knew she didn't want to say what she was thinking, he hoped that one day she wouldn't hold back with him and share all her hopes, dreams and fears with him. But for now, he would be patient.

  He thought it might have something to do with Zane and Aarna's situation. She had such a caring heart that of course, he knew she would want to help her friends be as happy as she was.

  He pulled her down onto his chest and held her tight to give her comfort. He thought how big her heart was.

  He wanted to reassure her so he softly said, "You know I will never leave your side, not even if you want me gone." And he meant it, he wouldn't leave her side in this lifetime. He would always have her back and would never leave her guessing as Zane did to Aarna.

  "What are you going on about? I can't even take a shower without you following me you shameless man. I only want to shower in peace without being harassed!" April joked with him. She started to draw circles on his toned chest with her nimble fingers, the soft shirt was still crisp even though he had worked in it all day.

  Her small touch sent shivers over his body and he replied with a more serious tone, "Your eyes have stolen my heart, your smile gives me life and your presence makes me high and your touch leaves me breathless. I think I will find and love you in each lifetime no matter how many times I reincarnate."

  April sat up slightly and stared down at his honey coloured eyes that now matched the leaves with the change of the seasons and replied to him, "I hope we live a long and happy fulfilled life together."

  Dean detected something in the way she spoke and replied, "This lifetime or the next my soul will be reborn and find you, of that, I have no doubt." He sat up and kissed her lips before leaning in closer touching his forehead to hers he asked, "So can I take that as a proposal?"

  April was lost for words at his reply, one minute sweet the next he totally surprised her with his words so she leaned back and stared at his handsome face as she then asked, "Take what as a proposal?" She was baffled by his comment.

  "You said I hope we live a long and happy fulfilled life together. Forever is a declaration and a proposal for our future. So my answer is yes, I will marry you." Dean replied happily.

  "You can't be serious!" April was lost for words, he had somehow twisted her words to his advantage.

  "I take all your words seriously." Dean laughed in response at seeing her flustered.

  April squinted at him, he was winding her up now, "You take all my words seriously?"

  "Always……" He stated.