Fill 10 Card 1: Sun (x2)

[innitmarvelous_og]

Betty placed the last bowl on the table and turned to see her husband watching the sun go down over the ocean. It still felt surreal to her that Bruce, her husband of nearly two weeks now, was here with her in this beautiful place. He stood with his hands on his hips, his shirt fluttering in the breeze, and she couldn't recall a time when she'd seen him more relaxed - not even before the accident that had turned him into the Hulk.

She watched him another moment, and then called out, "Bruce, dinner's ready."

Bruce immediately turned his back to the endless, beautiful turquoise waters that stretched out to the horizon, and walked over to the patio where his wife was waiting for him to join her.

On the small table, Betty had finished laying out the last of the leftovers from the last two nights. Before them were succulent grilled lobster tails accompanied by butter and a mixture of roasted asparagus, zucchini, and red peppers.

As they savored each bite of their delicious meal, Betty couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness knowing that this was their last night on the island. When she'd first arrived, she'd felt so out of place and alone here since she was the only person on the island who didn't have someone special with her. On the morning she had been about to leave to return home, Bruce had arrived.

 

Since then one thing had led to another, including Bruce asking her to marry him, and his friends... no their friends had talked them into getting married on the island. It had been such a magical and unforgettable experience one she knew she would always treasure.

 

She looked over at Bruce, who seemed to be lost in thought, and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

 

Bruce looked up, and a small smile played at the corners of his mouth. "I'm just thinking about how lucky we are to have had this time together. It's been so incredible, and I'm so grateful that Tony didn't give up on his attempts to get us to get married here on this beautiful island of his."

 

Betty felt a lump form in her throat, and she blinked back tears. "Me too, Bruce. This has been the most amazing honeymoon, and I don't want it to end."

 

Bruce reached over and took her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Don't worry, Betty. We'll always have the memories of our special days here to cherish. And knowing Tony, we'll be able to come back here anytime that we want to."

 

Betty nodded, knowing that although she didn't know Tony as well as her husband, he was right about the other man. So they continued to enjoy their meal in peaceful silence, watching the sun set over the ocean.

 

Comments

[pattrose]

This was written just beautifully. Great job.

[innitmarvelous_og]

Awwww thank you! *g*