Stella was so relieved to have her fiancé beside her, alive and well. As they returned to their home. It was apparent how close that call was. The boat rescue almost turned to tragedy. Squad trapped under water. Cruz clinging to life. In no world, would Kelly of left him, a father to be. Luckily, everyone was OK. Kelly was getting comfy on the couch with a beer and about to watch the game. Stella, had other ideas. Physical touch was an important aspect of their relationship from the beginning. Especially, with close calls. Kelly could only push away her advances for too long and truth be told, it was immediately.
As they were laying in bed hours after enjoying one another throughly. Kelly could sense Stella was spinning. Stella was never one to portray neediness but even when Kelly walked to the bathroom, she didn't want to let him go. As he climbed back into their bed, he knew he needed to get her to spill.
"Stel. Babe. What's going on?"
"Nothing is going on. I just had an amazing few hours with my husband to be"
"As did I. But I can see something more is going on. Talk to me"
"Fine. I just keep replaying those moments standing on the pier. The paralyzing fear I felt. Trying to remain calm but not knowing if I was gonna ever see you again. Kiss you again. Hold you again. I would not survive losing you. I realize our job always has that risk of something happening and I do know your avenger status and knew what I was getting into being with a hero such as yourself. It felt so different this time. Engaged now. The anxiety of watching over the water, not seeing you come up to the surface was absolutely terrifying. Everything just came into focus for me. Kelly, you have literally pulled me out of darkness I had been carrying my whole life. I have experienced loss that I was able to heal from. How would I ever survive losing you?
Stella curled closer burying her tangled, messy curly hair into Kelly's chest.
"Stella. Baby. I'm sorry I put you through that. When we all knew we were in a lot of trouble, trapped. I knew I needed to find a way out. I, over the years have been in many harrowing situations but this time I had someone who I love more than life itself waiting for me. I want you to know, the reason I was able to not give up and find a way out was the thought of you, the thought of us. The thought of YOU, my beautiful girl. Stella, the thought of you will get me through any darkness. Nothing and I mean nothing will EVER stop me from marrying you. Your everything I have ever wanted. Your the reason my heart beats. Before you, I was just existing. Now, I ALWAYS have a reason to come home. I love you, Stella Kidd"
"I love you with all I got, Kelly Severide. I just want to hold you for a while and appreciate having you in my arms. I feel so grateful"
"Stella. You told me, your never gonna leave me. It goes both ways. I'm never gonna leave you. Close those beautiful brown eyes. When you wake up, I will be right here"
"FOREVER"
"Yes Baby. FOREVER"
