Devoted- art 2

[Charlie Swan]

-Charlie had text Seth telling him to bring Sue back. Setting down the plates, filled with Chicken with mushroom sauce and rice. Charlie smiled to himself, he was rather proud at himself, it looked and smelt lovely. Finishing off the table with a vase, placing the flowers he brought earlier inside. Panic hit him, what if he had missed something. Running up the stairs, checking the bedroom. It smelt nice, the sheets were clean, straightening the cover. Checking his suit in the mirror.- I think that's it

-Going back down the stairs, Charlie was greeted with the most amazing site. There stood Sue, eyes fixed on the table. The most Beautiful smile spread across her face.- I hope your hungry my love?

[Sue Clearwater]

<She opened the door and peeped in, closing it behind her as she stepped inside. It smelled so good, something had been cooked. Charlie came down the stairs in a suit and she smiled brightly.>

"Charlie? Wh-what's all this?"

<Offering her hands to him as he took them, leading her into the kitchen where the table had been set with his good dinnerware and fresh flowers in a vase sitting in the center of the table.>

"I hope you're hungry my love?"

"Starving."

<She grinned and gave him a hug, kissing his cheek and looking back at the table.>

"Is this a special occasion?"

<They'd been together for going on five years now, after Harry had passed Charlie had been there for her in many ways. First as a friend, then as a lover. It worried her that Leah and Seth didn't agree with it but they never said any different.>

[Charlie Swan]

-He took her hands as he lead Sue to the table, pulling out a seat for her to sit at.- Only to show you how much i care for you, you have take my life in a direction i never thought possible. -As they both smiled Charlie sat opposite Sue, not able to stop smiling or looking at her. He watched as she took her first folk full, studying the look on her face.- Is it ok? do you like it? -Turning to get up-

I could do something else if you don't.

[Sue Clearwater]

<She smiled and sat in the chair he pulled out for her. He took his seat and ushered her to eat. Sue chuckled and shook her head, picking her fork up to scoop up a bite of the chicken and rice. Placing it in her mouth she let the flavors assault her tongue.>

"Mmm..."

<He asked if she liked it and stood suggesting something else. She reached for his arm and shook her head as she swallowed.>

"Charlie, this is amazing. I love it, sit. Let's eat."

<She gave him a reassuring smile and went for another bite. It was delicious, all the flavors mixing together and the aroma of it all, simply wonderful. Where had he learned to cook? Either way, it was divine.>

"This really is amazing, Charlie. Thank you."

[Charlie Swan]

-Placing his hand over hers as Sue placed it on his arm, sending goosebumps over his body. They both sat back down, Charlie relaxing nodding his head.-

I'm glad you like it, i followed a recipe i saw -He gullped as he admitted it.- In one of your magazines. They both laughed together, this was turning out wonderful. The conversation was flowing, no talk of work. They spoke about Sue's day with Seth, about Bella and Nessie. Sue truly felt like his family, every few moments, he would look up at Sue smiling. She was just divine, everything Charlie needed.-

I love you Sue Clearwater.

[Sue Clearwater]

<Their relationship had been interesting, there was no "status" really. They were together, they kissed, held hands, acted like a couple. They really hadn't said the words...those words. They remained strictly friends for the first four years, close friends but nothing romantically. It wasn't until a few months ago they kissed for the first time and she knew she felt something for this man. Charlie...he was so amazing, great father...Sheriff and friend. She looked up and swallowed trying to process it all, trying to make sure she heard right.>

<She set her fork down and stood, making her way over to him to sit in his lap as she always did, wrapping her arm around his shoulders and the other around his neck holding her hands together. Looking into his eyes, she smiled and kissed his lips softly. Her hand released her other hand as she brought it up to touch his cheek as she kissed him. Slowly pulling away she smiled, her eyes closed and she nodded.>

"I...love you too, Charlie Swan."

[Charlie Swan]

That's right Sue i love you, you don't have to say nothing. I......i just want you to know how i feel. I don't want to replace Harry, i just want to start a new chapter in my life. I hope you can be a permant part in that. You, Leah and Seth, i know they arn't keen on the idea of us. I'm hoping eventually given time, they will see we are good for each other. That we are excatly what each other needs. -Feeling silly at what he said, assuming that she wanted and needed him too.- Well.... you what i want and need.

-Sue said nothing, she just got up and walked over. Charlie's heart was racing, it spead up as she sat on his lap. Looking up at Sue as she spoke her words. "I...love you too, Charlie Swan." Over joyed with happiness, Charlie placed his arms around Sue picking her up.-

Do you want to go upstairs?

[Sue Clearwater]

<He continued to ramble on until she kissed him, it seemed to calm him down yet excite him at the damn time. This man, Charlie Swan...he gave her butterflies. She knew he wasn't trying to replace Harry, her husband always would hold a piece of her heart, but she knew he would want her to be happy and continue her life. The connection she had with Charlie was indescribable. It made her feel like a school girl again, being with him. Laughing with him, fishing, hunting, camping. Her fingers ran deftly along his neck and he picked her up, making her squeal with laughter. His question to go upstairs was loaded, in all the time they'd been together they had never....been together. It was a step in their relationship, she was confident of her love for him and that it wouldn't change. Truth be told she wouldn't want it any other way, she wanted to connect with him on every level possible.>

<She kissed his lips again and just nodded with a small smile.>