Ellie's Angel

An unlikely place, an unexpected attraction, a Christmas miracle¡­.

"All I want for Christmas is a kiss." His lips touched hers, gently but with an intensity that ignited more than just her body. Twinkling Christmas lights flickered then disappeared as her eyes drifted closed and she pondered the ancient promise of two people becoming one flesh. But with him the connection was so much deeper. More than simply one flesh, they were one heart, one mind, and one soul. He ended the kiss and inched away until his eyes locked onto hers, breaking the physical connection a tiny bit and the deeper connection not at all. "A kiss, and a promise," he continued as if his words had never been interrupted, "I promise you."

An insistent buzz cut off his words, swallowing the sound of his voice and pulling her away from him. His features blurred, dissolved into nothingness, leaving her alone. Each Christmas it was the same; she dreamed of the perfect soul mate, only to be awakened before she could see his face.