This story is by me, Chloë…
It was the last week of Sheridan’s community service. She had invited Luis over to decide on the special “movie” for the afternoon…it was a good way to end it, for the little kids—and Sheridan and Luis’s time together at the youth centre.
Finally, Luis arrived over at Sheridans’. Sheridan saw the lights of his headlights flash through her windows. Sheridan felt that little spark inside her which got her excited and hyper. She ran to her mirror and fixed herself as much as she could and removed that last piece of hair hanging on her forehead…then took a few deep breaths so she didn’t look like she was rushing for him. She took one last deep breath as she opened the door calmly. Luis’ attentions were else where, he was looking up upon the night sky. Sheridan smiled at this as she watched him smile and look dreamy.
Sheridan decided it was time to break the silence, “Hi…whatcha looking at?”
Luis then looked at sheridan who was smiling—which just made him smile more, “hey Sheridan!”
”did you bring them?” She asked quickly looking at his plastic bag.
Luis passed it to her gently, “Indeed!”
”what have we got here?” Sheridan looked through the bag
”Well, we’re gonna have to start off by watching Little Mermaid! That one I know they love—“
”Oh but then we have to watch Beauty and the Beast next!” Sheridan interupted.
”Finally…but if we still have time-we have to watch Hercules—that’s my all time favourite disney flick!”
”Oh it’ll be fun tomorrow! But I wanted to watch Cinderella as well…and y’know…they’re not very long…and you could always—“ Sheridan cut herself off knowing that their on-again off-again relationship was not ready for a “sleep over”, “Luis, we could always fast forward the evil parts!”
”ha ha…Theresa used to always do that—her favourite was cinderella, she used to skip it all untill the end…but she always listened to the songs…”
”Ooooh the mouse song!!! I loved that one!” Sheridan was really excited, as she began to chant, “every time she finds a minute-that’s the time when they begin it, cinderelly, cinderelly!”
”cinderella!” Luis chimmed in smiling at Sheridans extremely cute voice. Finally they realized they were still standing at the door way. Luis took it upon himself to let himself in and shut the door.
Luis sat on the couch as Sheridan went into the kitche to get their drinks. That’s when it was all quiet and he heard a nice little rhythm. He was a little more silent and then he heard the words…it was Christina Aguilera’s song “Blessed”. Luis looked over at the stereo which was on “replay” on that one song…as he listened to the lyrics, he thought about Sheridan, and how much he liked her…how hard he was falling for her.
He heard the words as it started up again—
when I think, how life used to be
always walking in my shadows
then I look
at what you’ve given me
I feel like dancing on my tip toes
I must say
everyday I wake
and realize you’re at my side
I know I’m truly blessed
for everything you give to me
blessed, for all the tenderness you show
I’ll do my best
With everybreath that’s in me
blessed, to make sure you never go…
There are times that I test your faith
’till you think you might surrender
and baby I’m not ashamed to say
that my hopes were growing slender
you walked by in the nick time, looking like an answered prayer
I know I’m truly blessed
for everything you give to me
blessed, for all the tenderness you show
I’ll do my best
With everybreath that’s in me
blessed, to make sure you never go…
I’m blessed with love and understanding,
Blessed when I hear you call my name
I’ll do my best with faith that’s never-ending
blessed to make sure you feel the same…
Oh by the way, I’m sorry if you’re not christian and this offends you or anyhting, it’s just, I liked the song…I mean I’m not religious, so y’know…I believe in—well nothing really…so…y’know
It just clicked to Luis. The words just got to him…he didn’t really need the help, however…with or without the song, he was falling in love with sheridan harder and harder and harder everytime he saw her.
While Luis was in his depth of thought, Sheridan emerged from the kitchen. Sheridan saw him in his daze again, she smiled. I was so cute when he was like that! She liked the way he’d act like a little kid…just watching him made her emotions fly wild inside her…instead of keeping them all in her heart they flew all around her body—making her want Luis in so many ways…much more than one.
Luis noticed Sheridan after his transe and saw her in a daze, “Sheridan!” he called happily.
”luis!” she giggled.
”You like christina aguilera? Don’t you think it’s kinda-bopperish?”
”I just like this song!”
”why?”
”I dunno—it’s nice!”
”ah”
”It makes me think of—“
”Of someone?”
”no!” Sheridan shouted guiltily.
”Wow, liar!”
”I’m not a liar!”
”who’s it make you think of?”
”Oh god Luis—you know who it makes me think of and you just want me to tell you!”
”Ooooh so Sheridan has a crush on someone!!”
”You’re being stupid”
”tell me!”
”No! you know who-“
”well even you said I was stupid—therefore I wouldn’t know…now tell me Sheridan!” Luis teased
”forget it…you know it….and I’m not telling you for that reason!”
”aww, now that’s not fair…”
”Fine, you can guess…”
”Will I have a reward?”
”Yes…”
”Will I like it?”
”Maybe…but I know I will…” Sheridan grinned.
”Hmmm….hank?” Luis said, knowing that he was a total no chance answer.
”No…you may have 2 more guesses…”
”little brian?”
”um, he’s 6…”
”Oh yeah…”
”you know what? Times up…it’s time to watch the movies!”
”Fine…Little mermaid first!”
”Since when did you start liking merfolk?”
”I just happen to like the moral of the story…”
”Which one?” Sheridan raising an eyebrown.
”Well…the fact that, Ariel, the sweet mermaid…fell in love with a human, Eric—who not “her kind”…and the fact that her father tried to keep the apart…but they found their way back to eachother…I just think it’s sweet—“ Luis hinting.
”Hmmm…a sucker for romance movies are we now?”
”No…okay yeah….”
”That’s cute…”
”I’m not cute…”
”Never said you were, but you are y’know?”
”I’m not cute…cutes a teddy bear….”
”And you’re snug—“
Luis laughed at Sheridans comment, “you think I’m snuggle worthy?”
”Indeed!” Sheridan had the biggest girn, altough she was extremely red.
”Well…I may be snuggle worthy—but I’ll never be-urg-cute!”
Sheridan shifted, finding an awkward pause…she was the first to recuperate, “Luis…I—“
”Sheridan, do you think I’m kiss worthy?”
Sheridans face was red as ever…her feelings for Luis were budding so strongly…they were going to explode! “Of course…infact…” Sheridan felt it was easier to just be open than play shy, “you were amazing-best kisser I know.”
”I’m going to have to show you what I can really do—“
.Sheridan giggled pulling in, however, Luis pulled out starring Sheridan in the eye…”you don’t think I’m kiss worthy, Luis?” Sheridan whispered quietly.
”That’s not it at all Sheridan…I just keep thinking of that part from…beauty and the beast…”
”you know these disney movies too well…”
”Well…I love them…I’ll admit it! Guilty pleasure…I’m obsessed with disney cartoons…infact I even have winnie the pooh boxers!”
Sheridan, without even thinking tugged at Luis’s pants pulling them down a bit, checked out his, winnie the pooh boxers. “Sorry—“ Sheridan giggled, “Nice…”
Luis was even redder than Sheridan now, “hehe, I don’t lie…” He quickly changed the subject, “Sheridan—as I was saying…you know how Belle kissed the beast and it set him free---it wasn’t just the kiss or anything—it was that whole…love thing…right?”
”yeah…”
”That proved Love was magic…”
”it also proved the animators were amazing!” Sheridan joked…
Luis ignored the joke and continued, “that’s kinda the way—“ Luis felt it was time to actually admit to his feelings, “you’ve done that—kinda—I mean…the enchanted part—you’ve, in a way, enchanted my life—and have—sorta—taught me how to—fall in love again…it’s not that I didn’t know how—it’s just the way you make me feel—no one’s ever done that before…”
”Oh Luis…” Sheridan interupted.
”yeah?”
”I’ve loved you for so long…”
”so long….I’ve wanted to tell you sheridan…” they were lost in gazing, and they were speaking with their hearts, “sheridan—I just wanted to tell you for so long…that I’ve been loving you…”
”Luis—in sabastien’s words—kiss the girl” Sheridan smiled and awaited for Luis to move. Luis looked at Sheridan one more time to make sure, “come on and kiss the girl…” she sung. Luis leaned in as Sheridans eyes shut, their lips met and they shared their most passionate, real kiss yet. Minutes later, they pulled away. “wow.” Sheridan smiled still staring into Luis’ eyes.
”I mean it” luis whispered, “I’ve loved you for so long—I wanted to kiss you for so long…”
”Oh Luis…me too…me too…”
With disney movies playing in the backround, that was it for the talking…sheridan and luis spent the rest of the night kissing…and snuggling.
A year had passed. It had been exactly a year, since they revealed their feelings for eachother. They were together at Sheridans cottage again, ready to watch the little mermaid. Luis had brought a cd…it was his new james ingram cd. He put it on while he and sheridan danced to it. [give me forever-by james ingram]
and I know just how much you’re a part of me
I see you and I together in life
so there’s nothing I wouldn’t do
to make you my wife
”listen to the words…” Luis whispered as he kissed Sheridans delicate hand…
won’t you give me forever to show
All of the love I have here for you
And if you give me my reason for living
to love you, I love you, I do
With this ring, I’m bound
I promise,
To never let you down
To family and friends, and the lord up above
I’ll swear to be true to you
and give you my love
won’t you give me forever to show
All of the love I have here for you
And if you give me my reason for living
to love you, I love you, I do
Forever, and ever I do…
Sheridan looked into Luis’s eyes and questioned him with her eyes about the song. She mouthed the word ‘what’?
Luis reached behind him and brought out ablack box, he nodded his head as he brought it to her view and opened it…they were close together, just enough room for the box in between them. “marry me…sheridan…” he breathed.
”oh god!” Sheridan whispered excidedly.
”please?” he said.
”Oh god luis!” Sheridan kissed his lips quickly, “yes..oh yes! For sure! I’d love to be your wife!”
”Good…”
”because…I love you so much Luis…ooh god luis, I love you!” Sheridans eyes watered.
”I do-I do love you Sheridan.”
Sheridan kissed Luis again, this time she continued, and they kissed for the rest of the night…the rest of their life.
A year later, Sheridan gave birth to a beautiful little girl, with big brown eyes, and light brown hair. She had Sheridans cute little nose, and Luis’s killer smile. Luis looked at his new family, and smiled, “my miracles.”
”I love you Luis—so much!” Sheridan kissed her baby’s head, “I love you too—Asia Ariel Crane Lopez-Fitzgerald.”
”She’s so little.” Luis commented.
”If it were any bigger, I’d have a lot of trouble getting her out.” Sheridan joked.
”This is going to be a wonderful life…” Luis said to sheridan, he lightly touched his daughter, “I will make sure you have a wonderful life—Asia.”
Sheridan and Luis knew, from the day they met—they’d have wonderful lives from their on in—together, forever.
Is it the end?? Or is It just the beginning?! I would like to know what you thought of this one-e-mail me pulease!!! And tell me—even if it sucked, just e-mail me and tell me that I’m really bad—so I know not to write anymore!! Oh wait here’s a bit more of the story okay?
Another year passed and Asia was walking around the house—exploring everything. Her hair began growing quickly now, she had been bald for the longest time. She was a healthy baby. However, she was a bit like her mother—a clutz. As she walked around the house she knocked over Sheridan’s vase. Luis tried not to loose his temper but he ran over to her and said in a stern voice, “Asia Ariel Lopez-Fitzgerald!! Be carefull!!!” Sheridan came into the room and saw little asia nervous in the corner. “mama” asia whispered in a cute voice as she ran to sheridan, almost tripping on the way. Sheridan picked her up and brought her over to Luis, “Honey…she’s so cute—and clumsy…” Sheridan smiled as she kissed Luis’s lips. Luis pulled his little family into a nice warm embrace. Asia was first to push away…she ran over to the cd rack and pulled out Sheridan’s Christina Aguilera cd. “Oh not again.” Luis groaned. “Come on—it’s one of my favourites…and Asia loves it too!” Sheridan argued back. “Oh geez, just that song then—that’s it…” Sheridan ran like a little girl to the rack and put it in. Asia, of course jumped up and down dancing to it—because that’s the way all little kids dance…she shuffled left to right.. Sheridan went into Luis arms and just sort of swayed, the smiled as they looked on to their baby. “Luis—“ Sheridan whispered.
”yeah Sheridan?” Luis replied.
”What do you think—of having—“
”I’d love to” Luis smiled.
”Good because—“ Sheridan grinned.
”are you—“ Luis questioned
”yeah—“ Sheridan took Luis’s hand and placed it on her belly. “It’s in there…”
”How long?” Luis moved his fingers.
”two months…two months pregnant.”
”Oh wow…What are we going to name this one?”
”umm…if it’s a girl…”
”Alyssa Belle Dawn—“
”dawn?”
”I liked the baby sitters club okay?!”
”hahaha…okay…sounds okay to me…untill I think of something better…how about meg—from hercules?” Sheridan joked. “why alyssa?”
”well…I don’t know…I just kinda liked that name…Meg? Okay…next baby!”
”ah…how ‘bout Hope? Come on…you know hope was my favourite heroine…we have to throw Hope in there—some how..”
”It’s gonna be an awful long name…”
”FINE!! Then it’s settled! Alyssa Belle Hope Dawn Crane-Lopez-Fitzgerald.”
”you’re crazy!” Sheridan giggled.
”But you still love me don’t you?”
”but of course! What if we end up having a baby boy?”
”well then we can name him—“
”Name him…Eric Bo”
”Okay…I guess Aladdin would sound kinda—“
”Eric Bo?” Sheridan asked cutely.
”Eric from the little mermaid—“
”and Bo from days of our lives!!!”
”Soaps…hmmmm….” Luis questioned. “Bo’s kinda—it’s kind of a stupid name Sheridan…”
”Oh but I love bo and hope—y’know they’re kinda like us…so…”
”Nah.”
”Fine…oh please please please!” Sheridan nibbled on his ear, untill he gave in.
”oh alright.”
”So!! They’re picked! We’re going to have a wonderful life.”
”I promise you…”
”I love you.”
”I love you too…and Asia…”
”and Alyssa Belle Hope Dawn or Eric Bo Crane Lopez-fitzgerald!”
They giggled and closed up with a nice warm kiss.
featured audio:
"Fowers In my Hair" by JEM and the holograms
