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[life_began]

When Rapunzel told Eugene that she wanted to go see her apartment, she was quick to assure him that it was for no other reason then her finding it amusing that for as much as she's explored Darrow, she hasn't been to the one place that is technically hers.

"You really can see the ocean from here!" She exclaims once they arrive. It's a nice building, and Rapunzel is excited as they ride the elevator together, gold key clutched firmly in hand. She's never really had a place that belongs to her, so she's excited to see it, even though her place is with Eugene. She still feels like she's inconveniencing him, and feels a bit guilty whenever she creeps out of her comfortable bed in the mornings to find him asleep on the sofa, no matter matter how much he assures her that it's okay.

Once they reach the doorway, she gives him an excited grin and unlocks it, pushing it open slowly. The first thing she notices is the sunlight. It fills the room brilliantly and she gasps, heading straight for the sunbeam spilling through the large picture window. It's even bigger than their apartment, with plenty of room for her to twirl around without even touching the sofa. Pascal clings to her hair as she spins and she nearly topples over, stumbling a bit and letting out a happy laugh as she looks over at Eugene. "Look at all this light! It's wonderful!"

Maybe she could use it as an art studio and come here when Eugene is at work, even though she really should get rid of it and double her allowance. That is one fine view, though. She takes it in and then turns back to Eugene, arms spread wide. "What do you think?"

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[life_began]

"Oh." She takes a breath and chances a look at him, smiling hopefully. "I suppose you're right."

She bites her lip, unsure of what to do or say. She feels the same as she has since she looked at him instead of the lights, and realized her new dream, but she doesn't know what to do. He's so much more experienced than her. He's really, truly lived and she hasn't, and she feels a bit lost.

"I really do like you." She takes a step closer but keeps her arms wrapped around herself, cheeks stained pink as she sets her green eyes on him. "As more than a friend. I want to be with you. I actually, uh, can't imagine my life without you in it."

When he suggests dinner, she's a little confused, and she tilts her head almost imperceptibly to the side. "We have dinner together almost every night, Eugene. But I would like to live here. With you." She swallows hard, actually able to feel the heat in her cheeks. "If you'll have me."

[hasanewdream]

Dates, that's what it was called. I was trying to think of the word that had been used when I had asked for advice, and that was it. Do it proper, ask someone who might know here - that had been my thinking.

I could explain, too, what I meant by eating together and how it's different from what we've been doing. But she closes in and then I think, you know what, that can wait. That can wait because we're finally someplace that literally has nothing that can interrupt what I've been wanting to do for a long time.

So I just smile at her after she makes her suggestion. I can answer her, but Id much rather show her first. Lifting a hand to cup her cheek, I gently nudge her chin up, just enough so I can easily lean down and press my lips against hers.

Let me tell you, the feeling - let's just say I'm glad I've gotten a second chance at this.

[life_began]

Rapunzel certainly isn't expecting the kiss, so when Eugene's lips touch hers she freezes for a moment, trying to process what's happening. When she finally gets it, she melts into it, eyes closing as she sags against him. She kisses him back even though her head is spinning and she's breathless, pushing up onto her toes to wind her arms around his neck.

Her heart is beating against her chest and she doesn't think she could put a name to this feeling if she tried. It's like seeing the lanterns and flying through the air all at once, and she swears she sees the stars behind her eyelids.

[hasanewdream]

There's maybe a half second there that I think maybe this wasn't the best way to go about this. Turns out? I have nothing to worry about. Absolutely nothing to worry about. Is this the most ideal place for this to happen for the first time? I don't know.

I also don't care.

If I'm being really honest, I could stay like this the whole day. The whole week, even. I almost feel strange at how different I feel about this kiss compared to anything else I've ever felt.

It takes my breath away a little, too.

So when I finally do break the kiss (it is really hard to do this, because let me repeat - I could keep at this for a long time), so I can look at her, really look at her. I can't fight the smile that breaks out on my face, nor do I want to.

"So, I hope that answered any remaining questions you had," I say, my teasing light, my expression more fond than I think I even realize it is.

[life_began]

"It certainly cleared a few things up," she says breathlessly, looking up at him with wide green eyes. Her cheeks are stained pink and she reaches up to cup his cheek, slender fingers tracing the curve of his jaw.

"Oh, Eugene." She lets out a soft laugh, a happy little sound that bubbles up out of her before she can help it, and springs up on her toes to throw her arms around his neck in a tight hug.

[hasanewdream]

I cant help it. With her arms securely around my neck, I lift her up and spin her a little. Just to get another laugh at her. I could honestly listen to her laugh all day. It's a good feeling when I know I'm the one that caused it.

When I set her down again, my expression s a little more soft. press a light kiss to her forehead. It was brief, affectionate.

"How about we start looking into packing things to move over here?" I suggest with a smile.

[life_began]

She giggles as he spins her around, tossing her head back and clutching at his shoulders. There's a grin splitting her face when he sets her down, and she keeps her arms around him as he kisses her again.

"I think that sounds like a fantastic idea," she has happily, practically glowing with emotion. "The sooner the better."