A Different Kind of Happiness

[Kaylii]

The sound of metal hitting the wooden floor brought the elf into the waking world. Her long ear twitched before a flashing violet eye peeped open. The pupil casted to the side, seeing the one of the bracelets that had been on her wrists was what caused the disturbance, as she had stretched out her arm sometime over the night across the hammock. It was still early in the morning, the soft orange glow lighting the room only dimly. The light danced over the silver and gold clothing on the floor, making the bright gems sparkle pleasantly. Even the jewelry that had only been half attempted to throw off glittered in various areas. The rest was still on her body.

The first morning. Kaylii made a small smile at the thought of it, before a large yawn caught her lips. Her eye closed again and she leaned to the side, bringing her arm back around her new husband, cheek rubbing his affectionately. They had decided that leaving as soon as possible for the human tradition Kai-wen liked to call 'honeymoon', but that seemed almost impossible now. She found her way back into the fur blankets and soft cloth sheets, keeping away from the chilled morning and the light of dawn. Staying next to him sounded like a better plan, feeling his sweet soft skin against hers, and the comforting sound of his heart that sung to her every night as she slept. And now, she could hear that song forever..

Despite the small aches her body experienced caused during the night, and the annoyance of the jewelry that covered her because of their being too impatient to take it all off, she had never felt so much glee before in her life. Her, Kaylii, married... to a wonderful and caring man, who loved her. He had risked his life for her countless times, shown her more than anyone else could, taught her how to live. So many times he told her it was nothing, that he really wasn't as wonderful as she deemed him to be... But she knew in her heart he was, and will forever be. She had forever now to show him that truth.

Deciding that perhaps it was time to try and encourage them to wake, whether he was already or not, she finally lifted her head from his chest and peeked from under the covers, finding his gentle lips and presented a sweet kiss to start their day.
"Good morning my loving husband." She whispered quietly, leaning down some to kiss at his neck with a little smile.

[Kai-wen]

He sank into a lazy sort of sleep, where it felt nothing could ever bother him again. When he'd no longer thought it possible Kai-wen found peace, and in one of the most unlikely places, from one of the most unlikely people. But no where else, and no one else could give him this serenity that he'd always wanted. After living with complications for so long things seemed much simplier now and although he didn't mind the challenge of a complex life before, he found what he felt now to be much more gratifying. He could almost forget now the wickedness he'd done so many years before...Holding holding her, in a nice warm bed. Nothing else was in his mind while they slept.

There was a sound however, a sharp contrast to the long silence of sleep and he couldn't help but slowly realize that he'd heard something. His mind thought for a moment, perhaps too lazy to actually open his eyes, and remembered all that jewelry Kaylii was wearing last night. It seemed kind of silly to leave half of it on her like that but at the time it was just too much of an incovenience to patiently remove it all. Mostly asleep but partially awake, Kai-wen thought back on last night and let those memories guide him back to unconsciousness. But before he could reach the blackness of his mind something soft pressed against his lips. For a moment he thought it was just the memories, but soon realized that the warmth was real.

Narrow eyes slowly opened half way and looked over at the close face that had just kissed him. A sleepy smirk curled his lips and he didn't reply at first, only because he wanted to watch her smile. Finally, he spoke, voice slightly husky from the long rest. "My loving wife." With a half grin he slowly moved his hand and pulled a decoration of some kind from her slightly tangled hair. His own was free and sprawled out around the pillow. He couldn't remember how it came undone, but it seemed to happen whenever they slept together. "Your rest wasn't too uncomfortable, I hope?"

[Kaylii]

Kaylii waited patiently for him to wake. She didn't mind it really, as it gave her more time to watching his sleeping face. It was one of the few times were either of them could express their softer side, almost innocent like. Today she could see the warmth and joy he felt when he slept, almost smiling at the fact they were cuddled side by side. Feeling him begin to stir to the conscious side, her tanned face pulled back to watch his soft amber eyes open. The silence hung in the air as they simple watched eachother, but it wasn't uncomfortable. She had enjoyed finding time to simple admire each other.. especially now when she still fought to keep herself together with thoughts.. Married..

When they word wife left his lips, Kaylii could not help but let her heart flutter in excitement. It was too much like a dream for her to truly believe yet. They had both thought it could never be... that something would come inbetween them before they could even imagine this day, seperating them with hurt and bitter hearts. But now, she could only let it beat wild in joy, closing her eyes as his fingers went through her hair to take out any remains from last night's ceremony.

Green and purple appeared back from under her eyelids after his question, and she made a small hum before letting her cheek rest against his, sighing. "It never will be as long as you are there beside me when I wake up." Fingers brushed over the other cheek, watching him with soft and caring eyes. The idea of having to get up and face the day was being pushed far into the back of her mind. Lying next to him sounded like a much better plan for today's deeds.

Snuggling back into the covers again, Kaylii finally let out a small sigh before talking softly. "Call me that again..." Was it all still real?

[Kai-wen]

The elf smirked softly to her reply, eyes eventually going soft. It was with her, and only her, that he ever allowed himself to look this way. And he only appeared this way now because of how she looked at him, a caring look that satisfied the soul. Their relationship had certainly brought them trouble on a regular basis, but just to see her like this made it all worth it. The smile on his face could only widen to her gentle request, watching her snuggle back under the blankets....He leant over her, his head hovering close to hers as he answered. "My wife." He couldn't help but press his lips to her face, and soon the urge of laying here and sleeping lazily into the afternoon came to him. But instead, he sat up and stretched.

"Why don't we spend today indugling ourselves without worry of duty?" His head turned so he could see her over his shoulder with a little smirk. "Regardless of whatever tradition woodelves have after marriage, I think we deserve a vacation." He hopped out of bed, and proceeded to retrieve his clothes and put them on before tying his hair back. Fully dressed, he turned to face her, and grinned. "I think I'm going to like the married life."