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Chapter 8
Once they finished their coffee they put on their coats and walked over to Stella's. Inlocking her door they walked in.
"I won't be long Mac."
"Take your time Stel. I'm not going anywhere."
Once in her room she breathed a sigh. Never had she thought this moment would ever happen. She had loved Mac for a while now, but was never ready to confess it to anyone. Least of all Mac. But now that she had she felt free. Free to begin to build a life that would hopefully last forever.
Out in the living room Mac turned on her TV. Listening to the news they were talking about new baby cubs that were just born at the Zoo. Turning off the TV he thought how sweet it would be in he and Stella shared this moment together. He knew she'd love it. Yeah, that was it, he's surprise her.
"You ready Mac?"
"Yeah. You have everything you need?"
"Mhm...so where too?"
"You'll see."
Taking her hand he walked out onto the street with her. Nearing the Zoo he pulled out a scarf he had taken from her closet.
"What are you up too Mac?"
"Trust me Stel. It's a surprise you are going to love."
Covering her eyes he lead her by the hand into the Zoo. Walking along the path he stopped in front of the bear caves. Leaning into her ear he whispered.....
"Are you ready Stel? I'm about to share something very beautiful with you."
Nodding her head against his face, he removed the blindfold. As she looked in the cage she moaned...
"Oooooooooh....oh look at them. Oh Mac, they are so beautiful." She cried.
Wrapping his arms around her, she leaned her head back against his shoulder.
"Oh this is so sweet. How did you know Mac? How did you know they were born?"
"While you were changing turned on the news. I thought it would be a nice start to build our first memory here, together as a couple."
Stella was amazed. She never realized Mac had such a romantic side to him. How surprised and tearful she was that he already wanted them to build memories together as a couple.
Raising her hand to his cheek, she turned her head to face him and softly, tenderly kissed him.
"Thank you Mac. Thanks for this. It's so amazingly loving."
"You're welcome Stella."
As they walked along the Zoo path Stella jumped onto Mac's back. Wrapping her arms around his neck, he wrapped his around her legs. Piggy backing together through the park. God Stella was in tears from laughing so hard. She had never felt so carefree, either had Mac if the wide smile on his face was any clue.
Running with her onto the grass they collapsed.
"Auuuuuuuuuugh!!!" She cried out in laughter.
"Now this is nice Stella. I like having you wrapped under me. I get to look at your beautiful eyes, and warm passionate smile."
Stella could feel the smile leave her face. She could feel the shiver begin. Not sure whether it was cold ground, or Mac's words. She didn't care. For the only thing that mattered was this moment, this second was their desire to kiss.
Leaning down Mac softly traced the outline of her lips with his fingertip. Sighing in his arms, she carefully brought out her tongue and licked his finertip. Watching in sensual passion as his eyes turned almost black in desire.
Lowering his head, he stopped near her lips and whispered....
"I'm going to kiss you Stella. Don't forget to breathe."
Crushing his mouth upon hers she couldn't breathe, didn't want to. God the power in that one kiss sparked their souls in such tender passion. Breaking the kiss Mac leaned up on his arms and looked into her soft moist eyes.
Not saying a word, as none were needed, he helped her up and took her hand.
"You hungry Stel?"
"Yeah. I am. What do you feel like?"
"Well....keeping in the tradition of this Zoo day how about a hotdog from the vender."
"Mmm...sounds good. I'll race you."
Taking off ahead of him. He finally caught her and pulled her into his arms. While still wrapped within each others arms, they walked to the vender with their smiles of things that were still to come.