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Part 7

Alex desperately wanted to avoid her gaze, so he didn't look up. He felt her small hand under his chin and it made him shiver. Slowly and soft she forced him to look her directly into her eyes. Alex swallowed hard, he couldn't concentrate anymore, all went blank the only thing he saw were those beautiful blue eyes sparkling down at him.

For a short moment he could have sworn that he saw a glint of hope and even desire in those gorgeous orbs. He shook his head. That couldn't be, could it?

The rational part of his brain slowly turned off. He wanted her, and he wanted her now. His gaze went down to her lips, her perfect lips. He noticed them trembling and that was it... suddenly he started to lean in his lips almost touching hers.

Claire's fingers brushed over his chin, she noticed that he couldn't bring himself to look her in the eyes and she asked herself why. She had never seen him like this before, so she practically forced him to look up. For a short moment, their eyes met and time stood still and with that a glint of hope and desire appeared in Claire's eyes.

Maybe Tess was right after all. Maybe Alex had feelings for her. Her other hand started to shake and she caught her breath, then it happened, Alex started to move closer… and closer.

Just a few inches between them. The air was filled with electricity. Alex could feel her hot breath on his lips. His heart started to beat faster and faster, almost jumping out of his chest but he didn't care. He was about to kiss the woman he loved for years and she didn't break away.

Finally, in slow motion his lips crashed down on hers, brushing them softly. His hands went up to carress her cheek.

Claire couldn't believe how soft that kiss was; almost like a feather they caressed her lips. Her heart started to race. Never in a million years had she thought that it would feel so good… and THAT right to kiss Alex Ryan.

She wanted to taste more of him and her hand found its way behind his neck, pulling him even closer.

Surprise hit Alex as he felt Claires fingers tingle up his Neck, deepening the kiss. He softly parted her lips and she gained his tongue entrance. As they touched, jolts of electricity ran through their bodies.

The kiss got deeper by the second; both were so into that kiss and savouring the moment that the world seemed to have stopped moving.

After the urge for air broke them apart they looked at each other. Their foreheads touched and no one said a word. After what it seemed like an eternity, Claire started to smile.

"You're smiling." Alex stated matter of factly

"I know." Her smile grew wider

"So, you don't slap me for kissing you?" he asked still unsure

Claire started to laugh to cover up her own insecurity.

"Why would I slap you, I kissed you back if you haven't noticed."

"Oh I have." He replied now also grinning like a fool.

"Didn't you want to kiss me?" Claire suddenly asked, she just had to know.

Alex was startled for a second

"Of course I wanted to kiss you, it was all I could think of while looking into your eyes. In fact I wanted to do this for as long as I can remember." He smiled up at her

"Good. Because I wanted you to kiss me." She said and put a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Yeah?"

Claire nodded "yeah."

"So… what if I wanted to kiss you again?" Alex asked looking directly into her eyes

"I would let you." She admitted grinning

"Yeah?" he cocked an eyebrow

"Hell, yes."

"Come here." He softly touched her face

They both leaned in and once again their lips touched. It was a gentle kiss, a kiss which suppressed all their feelings for each other.

When they parted, the looked at each other.. They were loss of words, their eyes told it all. But there was once sentence that needed to be said out loud.

Claire and Alex took a deep breath, feeling a little nervous, after all they had no idea how the other would react.. Finally they spoke up

"I love you." The said in unison

"You do?" and again they spoke up at the same time

"Yeah." He put the finger on her lips to keep her quiet

"I Love you Claire.. always have, always will."

And with those words, their lips touched for the 3rd time this night.

THE END

hope you liked it. Its cheesy I know .. but I love cheesy :D