We talked for a while, mainly about our families. But as we got to talk about ourselves, the conversation heated up a little. I asked him what he thought of me, to which he replied, “I think you’re beautiful, of course. But, you’re a wonderful musician and you have a great mind.” I smiled and he looked away from me, “you really are amazing.”

I moved a little closer to him and he grinned. “Can I embrace you, M-Melissa?” Wow, he wastes no time. Unlike me who dodges around everything. His blush, by now, had disappeared and now it was my turn. I gulped and nodded, my heart fluttering slightly as he closed the gap, his arms wrapping around my waist. I hesitated a little before hooking my arms round his.

Then he kissed my forehead, “you’re so beautiful. In every way,” he whispered and I smiled, I tried to reply, but it came out as a gargled mess. “What’s wrong?”

I sighed and gathered my thoughts and breath, moving back a little so he still embraced me but I could look into his eyes. “I can’t breathe, it’s nothing big.”

His eyes widened and he let go of me. “Sorry, I didn’t know I had such a tight grip.”

I shook my head softly, “that’s not what I meant. I meant you’re taking my breath away... with all your flattery and how close you’re holding me to your chest, it’s like everything in the world is gone.” I didn’t really think about what I said, it just happened.

Then he wrapped his arms around me again, pulling him close to his hard chest and I looked up to him with a soft smile. Then he moved so his face was close to mine, our lips inches away. My eyes simmered with the fire of passion and I just whispered, “Go on.” I urged as he gently pushed his lips onto mine, they were soft and warm and when he pulled away his eyes sparkled.

“I’ve been waiting for this, for years,” he whispered.

I nodded and leaned forward kissing him again, his lips getting hotter as he deepened the kiss a little. I allowed him to part my lips, twining his tongue around mine. My eyes closed in the sweet moment, my first proper kiss. Not whatever that was with Gabriel. I trembled slightly and he pulled away, looking at me as I smiled, my eyes still closed.

“You can open your eyes now,” he whispered softly, his hand on my cheek. I opened my eyes as he suggested and grinned foolishly.

“Wow,” I mumbled.

“Will you be mine, Melissa?” He asked and I nodded, how could I not? It was love at first sight. Compared to that moment with Gabriel, this was so much more.

“Of course, I’m yours.” I gasped, my breath still taken away by him.

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This is the background story to my character, Melissa Rose.

Story: This is the story of how Melissa falls in love with Albert and how her father turns her whole world upside down. How he chased her down to the ends of the Earth and how Lazarus finally saved her after four hundred years suffering under her father's tyranny.

She can be found in The Dark Music Trilogy which can be found here:

The Dark Music Trilogy

Death's Symphony:
http://www.protagonize.com/story/deaths-symphony

Midnight Melodies:
http://www.protagonize.com/story/midnight-melodies

Life's Requiem:
http://www.protagonize.com/story/lifes-requiem

Also why not check out Lazarus' Background story too?
http://www.protagonize.com/story/lazarus-thorn-the-tale-of-a-werewolf

Meet the Cast:

Melissa Rose: The protagonist of this story, we follow her through all the twists and turns of her life, meeting people she never knew would be such an influence.

Albert: The local butcher's son who wins Melissa's heart, but their love is forbidden and when her father finds out, drastic measures are taken.

Lord Logan Rose: Melissa's father, the ruthless lord and horrific father. But one day his life turns upside down and he becomes determined to do the same to Melissa. But will his dark secret be everyone's downfall?

Lazarus Thorn: A pianist who means more to Melissa than we know, that she knows herself. But after the first encounter he fades from her life for a very long time.

Elizabeth and Mary Rose: Melissa's sisters, brutal and very un-lady like. They are the demons to Lucifer... or Logan's side that makes her life just that little bit more like hell.

Lady Eleanor Rose: Melissa's serene mother, she tries her best to be the angel on Melissa's shoulder but she never could do anything against her lord and in the end her fate is dire.

Word count so far: 7, 555

updated Apr 24 '10 by Anonymous