A rock and a hard place - by Gaby

Monica had managed to drag a cup of coffee right after they had finished lunch and she was now standing at the terrace, her favorite drink in her hands, looking at the peaceful swimming of the swans.

“I knew it! You’re hiding so we don’t catch you with that coffee!” Andrew said startling her.

“Oh, Andrew!” she told him in a pleading tone. “I haven’t drunk any since breakfast!”

Finding her excuses adorable, the blond angel wasted no time in walking to her and wrap his arms around her waist, his head resting on her shoulder. “And I’m not going to stop you right now. Go ahead.”

The Irish angel chuckled slightly and started sipping at her drink. “Beautiful, isn’t it?” she asked looking at the lake. “It will be a shame if it disappears today.”

“Yeah...” the angel of death replied. “But I’m grateful I had the chance to see it and share this moment with the angel I love the most.” He smiled and then moved to kiss her on the lips, the taste of coffee making the kiss pleasantly different.

“Ops, sorry!” Amanda exclaimed when she saw them. “I didn’t mean to interrupt you.”

“Oh, no, it’s... it’s ok,” Andrew stuttered releasing Monica and discreetly passing a finger over his lips to clean any traces of her lipstick away. The small angel blushed lightly and buried her face in her coffee.

“I knew there was something between you two from the moment I saw you together,” the old woman told them. “You have good taste, princess. ‘Green eyes’ is very handsome and he seems to be a great guy.”

“Oh, he is!” Monica said enthusiastically wrapping an arm around his waist and looking at him adoringly. “He’s the most wonderful being you can get to know.”

“That’s what I used to say about Al,” Amanda commented with nostalgia. “But I guess I’ll see him today again if that asteroid helps me... and so I won’t envy the two of you more. Now enjoy your time,” she said walking away. “When you’re young and as in love as you are, every second is so precious...”

“She’s right, you know?” Andrew murmured when they were alone again. “Every second I spend with you is so precious for me...” He kissed her head and pulled her closer.

Monica reached to let her cup over the fence and then wrapped one of her arms around his neck while her other hand stroked his cheek. “I know... And even if we were humans and today were the last day we could be together, I’d be happy and thank the Father forever for giving me the chance to get to know what you love is like... and it’s so fantastic...”

He leaned down and kissed her again, his arms encircling tightly her tiny waist. Yes, she was right. The asteroid didn’t matter for them... all that matter was that sweet, unforgettable moment.

The end