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back into his room and returned with an object that he clutched firmly in his hand.
                  “This is for you,” he said as he dropped it into my open palm.  It was heavy and solid as I rolled it back and forth with my fingers.  I wasn’t really certain what I was looking at.  It was a large black stone, smooth in texture and oval shaped.  A smaller red stone was encased by the black stone; peeking out at various points along the exterior.
                  “It’s a black onyx surrounding a fire agate stone,” he expounded; seeing the question already in my eyes.
                  “It’s beautiful…” I whispered.  It shimmered in the sunlight as it rolled back and forth in my hand.  The black and crimson hues playing off of each other created an effect similar to a campfire; the dark coals supporting and feeding the brighter red flames.  It was warm in my hand and sent energy up my arm the longer I held it.  “What’s it for?”
                  “It has many uses, but for our purposes this weekend, it will act as a kind of beacon.  Once we begin, you’ll understand.  Until then, keep it close.”  He watched me with reverence as he moved closer and wrapped his arms around my waist. 
                  “I will,” I breathed, slipping my arms around his neck.  I rested my head on his solid chest and closed my eyes.  I felt so safe with him; so protected.  My heart warmed as he sighed happily and squeezed me to him even tighter.  The hand that lightly rubbed my back tensed and his fingers trailed down the small of my back, clinching my lavender tank top as if they couldn’t keep themselves from travelling farther south.  I looked up into those deep blue eyes; surprised by the passion burning within them.  He gripped the fabric tighter, leaned his forehead against mine, and closed his eyes; his breath suddenly measured.  Witnessing his restraint, my heart melted and then rapidly lit fire; erupting in a tidal wave of longing that crashed over me, washing away any trace of resistance.  I tilted my head upward, bringing my lips dangerously close to his, causing the need swirling within me to become almost unbearable.  As his breath caught ever so slightly, he opened his eyes and gave in to the heat pulsing between us. 
                  His velvety lips met mine and I could feel the passion increase as each kiss became more intense; hotter.  As my knees went weak, I reached out for the railing behind me to steady myself.  He pressed my body against it; my hands holding on for dear life.  He wrapped an arm around the small of my back, his hand squeezing my waist, while the other wrapped around my shoulders and pulled me impossibly close.  My body went limp as he slowly caressed the tender skin below my ear; his embrace the only thing holding me upright.  My legs had become numb with pleasure and my arms were now holding on to him, struggling to keep up with his fervor. 
                  My heart was on the verge of exploding when he stood quickly, lifted me up and carried me inside.  Which was good because there was no way my legs would have gotten me there.  He gently laid me down on the bed, his lips never leaving mine.  Unable to get enough of him, I pulled him down on top of me, eager to feel the length of his body pressed against mine.  I ran my fingernails down the taught muscles of his arms and heard him groan as he kissed my earlobe.  The tickle of his breath in my ear had my body responding in a way that threatened to cause the thin string of control I still had to unravel completely.  Then someone knocked on the door.
                  “Hey Finn?” 
                  At Ricker’s voice, Finn flew off of me in a flash, almost tumbling off of the bed.  I stifled a laugh with my hand; failing miserably when it came out as a snort.