once again (levi/open)

[broadway]

Raychel didn't know why she had found herself here. Lord knows she didn't need a child to care for. But that didn't stop her from cradeling the beautiful baby in her arms at the moment. It was a girl, Andrea Jean, and she was absolutely beautiful. With perfect black hair atop her head, rosy pink cheeks on her pale skin. Her electric blue eyes were closed now. Raychel's finger was in the small 6 month old's tiny hand. She was so preoccupied that she didn't hear someone calling her name..

[imadecoy]

Levi had known that the magical orphanage had become a favourite haunt of his girlfriend's, and when he had gone to her house to find it empty, he had figured this would be the first place to look. He smiled a bit, seeing her holding the baby made her seem softer, prettier. Levi called her name softly a few times, but when she did not reply he stepped into the room, walked behind her, and palced a soft kiss on her cheek, knowing that of all things would get a response.

[broadway]

Raychel looked up at Levi's kiss and smiled gently at him. She turned gently and, barely jostling Andrea at all, gave him a soft kiss on his lips. "Hi," she whispered as she broke the kiss, staring lovingly into Levi's eyes. She folded herself into him, melting into his arms. "This is Andrea. Isn't she beautiful?" she breathed, her gaze traveling down to the baby in her arms once more. Raychel was happier than ever, all the troubles of the war forgotten as she smiled down onto the innocent face of this sweet baby girl, asleep in her arms. It made her feel less like a monster, and more like a human.

[imadecoy]

"Mmhmm," Levi responded, although he was not terribly fond of children. He knew that Raychel wanted to have some one day, but that was far from his mind at the moment. He was freshly eighteen, he was more inclined to his career and just spending time with Raychel rather than starting a family. Although he supposed his attitude would probably change once he had children of his own.

[broadway]

Raychel ignored the absence in Levi's voice, staring lovingly down at the child asleep. Her little eyelids fluttered as she dreamed peacefully. Raychel felt a tug at her heart, one that wanted to shove her to start signing adoption papers. She knew it was foolish. But, some part of her knew what the little orphan was going to feel two or three years down the road. A longing that Raychel herself felt. The longing for a motherly touch, a fatherly embrace. To be apart of a family. Raychel wanted this girl. She wanted to save her.

[imadecoy]

Levi wasn't sure what to do, so he decided to let Raychel have her moment, she seemed to be enjoying herself. He lifted a chair and set it down quietly beside Raychel's, so they could sit together. Levi smiled softly, it seemed that his girlfriend was rarely happy, and in seeing something that made her look so elated... There really wasn't a better thing out there for Levi, he just wanted her to be happy.

[broadway]

Raychel knew that what she was feeling was foolish. Especially because having a little baby to care for would make her have to take time off of work, and even take time away from the Order, which was something Raychel was not prepared to do. Still, the feeling was great, the pull was strong. Adopt, her heart taunted. Hastily, Raychel called the caretaker over and handed Andrea over. Stooping low, she kissed the sleeping child on the forehead, then watched sadly as the woman and the delicate girl vanished. Raychel looked down at Levi and smiled a sad smile. "What am I thinking?" she asked herself, her tone deflated.

[imadecoy]

"I have no idea, what are you thinking?" said Levi, standing up and wrapping his arms around Raychel. He gave her a gentle squeeze and let her go before she replied. He knew she wanted children, it was just that now was not the best time. They still had growing up to do, they had not even reached their twenties yet. That being said, they weren't even married, Levi was not comfortable with the idea of having children until they had tied the knot, he wasn't even planning on sleeping with Raychel until then.

[broadway]

Raychel wrapped her arm around Levi's waist and shook her head. "I'm thinking that I need to get out of here before I do something rash. Let's go," she replied softly, escorting herself away from the children and out the door. She slipped on her coat, that had been folded over her arm, then walked out into the briskly cold February night. She grasped Levi's hand and Apparated to the front step of her home. It was well guarded with spells, as were most Order homes nowadays. Raychel unlocked the door, then went inside.

Raychel discarded her coat and kicked off her heels, turning to look at Levi. The last time he had been over had been last month or so, when she had first bought the house. She stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Levi's neck, smiling. They had been interrupted last time, by Gabby coming to her party. Now, they were quite alone, without the chance of interruption. It had been a long time since she had been with Levi in an intimate way, and she missed his embrace. "Now, where were we last time you were here? I forgot," Raychel replied with a sweet smile.

[imadecoy]

Levi found himself once more experiencing the odd sensation of apparation, like being squeezed through a pipe thats diametre was too small for him. He was grateful when it was over, sure, he had stuck it out to get his license, but he still didn't like it. He stepped out of his own shoes, laying his coat atop where Raychel had put hers. A small smile came to his lips after she had spoken, so he closed the gap between them and rested his hands on her hips. "I think we were," said Levi, then placed a soft kiss at her jaw, "just about," his lips migrated to her cheek, "here." He placed his lips against hers gently.

[broadway]

Raychel smiled gently giggling a bit as Levi placed his lips on her jaw and cheek, kissing him back eagerly. She has mastered her strength, and most of her newborn strength was gone. Therefore, the chance of her hurting Levi was slim. So, she was eager to get back into passion and romance. Raychel kissed him back, softly at first, but growing a bit in passion. On hand migrated to his cheek, the other staying put, cupping his neck.

[imadecoy]

Levi's hands stayed at Raychel's hips for a moment, before he slowly began to slide them up her waist, finding a new resting place just beneath her shoulder blade, bringing her close. He had missed the intimacy of their relationship while Raychel was adjusting to her strength and learning better self-control. Now they did not have to worry about getting out of control, it was a good feeling, being able to touch and kiss his beloved, it made things feel right once more.

[broadway]

Raychel's arms wrapped around Levi's neck, pulling her a bit closer to her beloved. She missed him, oh so much. Like the typical teenager, the hormones were beginning to cloud her mind. However, her very keen sense of self-control overcame it quickly. Raychel smirked, happy to be a vampire for that one skill: enormous self control. She was very proud of that. Hormones so easily clouded the minds of the young, and she was rather glad she didn't have that burden upon her. Plus, Raychel's relationship with Levi was much more advanced than a typical teenage relationship.

[imadecoy]

After a moment, Levi pulled away gently, looking down at his girlfriend in his arms, a faint smile etched onto his lips. Words could not describe how the moment felt to him, it was exhilarating, and knowing that there were no housewarming party guests to interupt them made the moment all the more nice. "I don't think I tell you frequently enough how wonderful you are," said Levi, tightening his grasp on Raychel so it was more like an embrace than him just resting his hands on her back.

[broadway]

Raychel smiled gently, placing her forehead against Levi's. "And I don't think I tell you how amazing, handsome, and brilliant you are," she sang, eyes twinkling with her love for Levi. It was hard to believe that almost a year ago, she'd met him, fell in love with him. Raychel held her love close, wishing desperately that the war wouldn't be looming over their heads.