*Riley's P.O.V*
I quickly finished curling my hair to perfection as I scurried around the bathroom in a fit of nerves. Today was my boyfriend and I's two year anniversary of being together and he was taking me out to Avignon, a fancy French restaurant located in the city. I ran into my room and spotted my white purse nestled on my bed. I hastily grabbed it, and double checked that I had everything I would need. I suddenly felt hands cover my eyes and a husky voice whisper in my ear, "Guess who."

I giggled and turned around, meeting my boyfriend, Vic's, dark brown eyes. My cheeks heated up with a light pink as I quickly touched his lips to mine.

"My, princess, you look beautiful!" Vic leaned his forehead against mine and stared deep into my eyes. My cheeks turned to an even brighter shade of pink and I rubbed my nose against his, pleasure coursing through my veins as his cold nose ring slid across my skin.

He leaned in and brushed his lips against mine, teasing me, but before things escalated, he pulled back.

"Your carriage awaits." He took my hand in his and pulled me to the outside world. The chilly February air hit my bare legs and caused me to shiver but I didn't care. I found the semi-darkness of the early night to be comforting as I got in Vic's car and looked out the window. The scenery outside drifted by in a blur as I turned to Vic and said, "Time flies."

Vic smiled and placed his hand on my thigh, gently squeezing it. "I know babe. I can't believe it's been two years already. It's gone by so fast and I love every second with you."

I put my hand over his and intertwined our fingers. "Me too. It's been the best years of my life so far."

He nodded his head and we sunk into a comforting silence. I took my hand off of his and looked back out the window, feeling content. Suddenly I felt his hand slowly move up my thigh, pushing the cream colored fabric of my dress with it.

I laughed. "Victor! Not when you're driving!"

He glanced over at me with a mischievous grin on his face as he pulled into Avignon's parking lot. "I'm not driving anymore."

He parked the car as I unbuckled my seat belt. "You're such a tease," I joked.

I felt his finger touch the bottom of my chin and sparks flew through my body. He gently turned my face towards his and looked deep into my eyes. His eyes were shining with something I couldn't name as he leaned towards me, never once breaking our connection.

"I love you," he said, a hint of nerves etched in his voice. Yet he said it like he meant it.

I stared at him in shock for a couple seconds. Sure, we said 'I love you' before, but it was always jokingly or after sex. I felt a flush go over my face and I probably looked like a fool smiling as big as I did, but I didn't care anymore. I didn't care because I KNEW I loved him too. I loved everything about him.

"I love you too," I said without hesitation.

I cut the distance separating us as I firmly pressed my lips on his. My hands tangled in his hair as he held my face, his thumbs carressing my cheeks. It felt as if the world stopped spinning as his kisses made me breathless and wanting more. His mouth moved down to my jaw and I moaned in pleasure.

"Vic, if we don't go into the restaurant now, we never will be able too. Our reservations will be cancelled," I said reluctantly.

His lips found mine again and he murmured against them, "I don't care, I NEED you."

"Babe, after dinner, I promise you, ok?"

He gently bit my bottom lip and pulled back, smiling. "Deal."

I smiled back at him and stepped back out into the chilly February air.

Vic glanced at me once more with an almost shy look crossing his face as he took my hand in his and stroked the top of my hand.

He led me into the foyer, which was elaborately decorated with potted plants and a flower design painted on the wall.

We were greeted by a petite blonde, who proceeded to take us to our table. We were seated in a quiet room with giant glass windows looking out into the night. The meal was delicious and I savored every second spent in Vic's presence. After our meal and paying, I started to get up and turned around to push in my chair. When I turned around, my breath caught in my throat.

Vic knelt before me with a ring box in his right hand. He grasped my right hand in his left and looked up at me. "Riley, I can't even begin to describe how I feel towards you but I'll try. I love the softness of your hair. I love the way your eyes shine. I love when you blush. I love when you smile. I love who you are, your personality. The way you talk, eat, sleep, laugh. Your ability to put others before
yourself. I love how you talk in your sleep," he chuckled, "But, damn baby, I love you. You're perfect, you're beautiful, you're my world, you're my everything. I need you in my life. Without you, I wouldn't be able to function. You know how to bring out the best in everyone and you're so perfect. I want to spend the rest of my life with you." He took a deep breath. "Riley Catherine Daniels, will you do me the honors of becoming my beautiful, perfect wife?"

Tears flowed down my face and I could barely choke out a yes, so I took a deep breath and said, "Yes. Yes. I'm not so sure about perfect, but I will definitely be honored to be called your wife."

Vic's eyes shone in the moonlight and he slipped the ring on my finger. I grabbed his face and kissed him as passion erupted in my veins, making my body feel as if I was on fire.

I pulled back and leaned my forehead on his. "Victor, I love you."

He smiled at me and kissed my nose. "I love you so much, princess."

My insides felt bubbly and I whispered, "So, how about that deal we made back at the car?"

He laughed and grabbed my hand. "Let's go."

I felt as if I was walking on air as we made our way back to the car. This night just couldn't get any better. He started the car and immediately our fingers intertwined.

"Thank you. Thank you for being the best boyfriend ever. For always supporting me no matter what. And thank you for this night. I am loving every second of it." I smiled happily, truely content with how my life was turning out.

He brought my hand to his lips and kissed it. "Thank YOU, princess, for always being there for me and never leaving me."

I was going to reply when suddenly I saw a large deer less then twenty feet in front of us. "Watch out!" I gasped.

The car swerved and hit the railing to my right, causing it to tumble down onto the train tracks below. My heart raced and my life flashed before my eyes as we fell after it. My head hit the window and I lost all sense of consciousness.

*Third Person P.O.V*

Vic stumbled forward in his seat and hit the spongy wheel, sending him in a daze. He heard a loud crack and bits of glass flew around him. He shook his head a few times and realized Riley's body wasn't next to him anymore. He got out of the car and stood paralyzed. He rushed over to her body which was lying on the hood of his car. He gently picked her up and stifled the urge to scream and cry as her blood dripped on him. Her once gleaming, dark blonde hair was now rust colored. Her eyes were shut and her body was limp. She felt like a broken doll in his hands. He gently laid her on the ground and took out his cell phone. He dialed 911 and they told him they were on their way. He put his ear to her chest and felt faint movement. He laid down next to her and wrapped her in his arms, shielding her from death.

"Please be ok," he whispered.

He laid next to her until the paramedics arrived. They took her away from him on a stretcher, and he begged police to give him a ride to the hospital after being questioned. They sympathetically agreed and as they closed the distance between him and his love, Vic wiped the tears from his eyes that he didn't even know were there.

Notes

Avignon is a place in France, just so you guys know.
Thoughts so far??
~L