It was ten pm now. Matt was holding Claire's hand and making small circles on the back of it with his thumb. Claire had her free arm round his neck. She loved the closeness between them. Matt however, couldn't stop thinking about the tiny distance between their lips.

"Matt you need to sleep."

His eyes were closed, he lifted his head up, "hmmmm."

"Come on." She slowly got off the bed and moved to the other side. Matt sat up with his eyes closed, waiting for her. Once she was under the sheets and laying down.

Matt laid on his side with his arms around her waist, and his head on her chest. She's so beautiful, I wish I could have her, like this, forever. I want to protect her, but I need her more than she needs me.

Claire held him close. It's crazy, but with my arms around him I feel like I can protect him. I wish I could protect him from everything. I need him and he needs me.

They continued to hold each other in darkness. Claire kissed the top of his head.

I love him so much.

Matt felt a spark that set a fire through all of his nerve endings. He felt this whenever she touched him. And whenever she touched him he felt safe.

I love her so much.