Chapter 7: All In

The warmth of their entwined bodies lingered long after their passion had subsided, a comforting reminder of the love they shared. As they caught their breath, Nick's fingers began to wander, tracing the curves of Sabrina's face, and the softness of her skin. Her eyes fluttered closed, and a gentle smile played on her lips as she basked in the gentle touch. In that moment, Nick felt a sense of peace wash over him, a sense of belonging he had never experienced before. He knew that he had found his home, not in a physical place, but in the arms of the woman he loved. As he gazed into her eyes, he saw a reflection of his own emotions, a deep and abiding love that seemed to grow stronger with each passing moment. Sabrina's eyes opened, and she looked up at Nick, her gaze searching. "What are you thinking?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Nick's smile was soft, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'm thinking that I never want to let you go," he said, his voice low and husky. Sabrina's face lit up with a radiant smile, and she wrapped her arms around Nick's neck, pulling him closer. "You don't have to," she whispered, her breath tickling his ear. As they held each other, the world outside began to intrude, the sounds of the city growing louder, and the lights of the room flickering back to life. But Nick and Sabrina were oblivious, lost in their own little bubble of love and happiness. It was Sabrina who finally broke the spell, her stomach growling loudly, and her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I think we need to eat," she said, her voice laughing. Nick's eyes lit up, and he grinned. "I could eat," he said, his voice enthusiastic. As they disentangled themselves, and made their way to the kitchen, Nick felt a sense of excitement building. He loved the everyday moments with Sabrina, the mundane tasks, and the quiet conversations. He loved the way she made him feel, like he was home. As they rummaged through the fridge, and began to assemble a makeshift meal, Nick couldn't help but feel grateful for this new chapter in his life. He was all in with Sabrina, and he knew that he would never be the same again. As they sat down to eat, Sabrina reached out, and took Nick's hand, her eyes sparkling with love. "I'm glad we're doing this," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Nick's smile was soft, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Me too," he said, his voice low and husky. As they ate, and talked, and laughed, Nick felt a sense of joy building, a sense of happiness that he had never experienced before. He knew that he had found his soulmate in Sabrina, and he was grateful for every moment they spent together. But as the night wore on, and the conversation turned to the future, Nick's mind began to wander. He thought about his job, and his life, and the changes that lay ahead. He thought about the challenges they would face, and the obstacles they would overcome. And as he looked into Sabrina's eyes, he knew that he was ready for whatever came next, as long as she was by his side.