She's the Only Thing I Ask of You

The sky was adorned with a dusky pink color and a very thin yet quite bright moon. The sound of the trees rustling in the breeze made Jimmy look up at the building that stood in front of him. He had been waiting there for the last thirty five minutes, leaning against a metal pole.

The coolness of the November air made him bury his hands deep inside the pockets of his jeans. Though he waited patiently, each second felt like a thousand years to him. The thought of going on tour for the next six months without seeing her one last time just wasn't settling in his mind.

Rachel was her name. Jimmy had first seen her at a bar. While he was having a good time with Jack Daniels and his friends, Rachel was enjoying a glass of cool Mountain Dew with her mates.

The Avenged guys consider Jimmy and Rachel's story to be the world's shortest love story. Because that very day when Jimmy first saw Rachel at the bar, he had asked her out. And Rachel, after painting her cheeks red with her blush, had said yes.

While her boyfriend was waiting for her outside, Rachel was busy taking her last lecture for the day inside the building which happened to be her Uni. As the lecturer dismissed the class for the day, Rachel grabbed her bag in one hand and two books in another.

When her friends invited her for a drink with them, Rachel politely refused them without thinking once. That's because she knew that he was here. As she made her way outside, her eyes locked with a pair of crystal blue orbs which she knew very well.

Without saying a word, Jimmy walked up to her with a smile and took the books from her hand. Wrapping his arm around her waist, the couple started to walk. Rachel also put her arm around his torso and inhaled her favorite scent, Jimmy's scent.

She knew that he was leaving tonight for Sacramento and the thought of not seeing him for the next few months killed her from inside.

Jimmy kissed her hair, taking in the smell of her vanilla and white rose shampoo. They stopped in front of Rachel's house but none of them let go of each other. They sat down on the wooden bench which stood outside the house, their hands entwined.

A gust of wind made Rachel move closer to her boyfriend. Jimmy didn't mind at all, in fact he was enjoying holding her this close to him. Minutes later, Rachel looked up at Jimmy and spoke to him for the first time that day.

"I better go now, it's getting late for both of us. Thanks for carrying my books." she said, taking her books from his hand and putting them inside her bag. Jimmy looked at her and smiled. "Were you surprised to see me waiting outside the Uni?" he asked, stroking the palm of her hand with his thumb.

Rachel pretended to ponder for a moment and a smile appeared on her face. "Not really." she said, shaking her head. "Glad I came?" Jimmy asked and she sighed. "You know I am." she said. "So am I." he said, stroking her cheek with his cool, long fingers.

"Well, I better go now." Rachel said, resting her hand on Jimmy's thigh. "Not yet. Stay a bit longer." He urged, pulling her closer to him so that their faces were almost touching.

"Whatever you say." Rachel said with a faint smile and put her head on his shoulder. After a moment of silence, she spoke up again. "Doesn't it get dark early in winter?" she asked and Jimmy hummed a yes. "I like winter better than all the other seasons." she said and Jimmy looked at her.

"I like it too. When it gets dark early, it gives me more time for..." he trailed off and gently pressed his lips to hers.

A few seconds later, after pulling away from the kiss, Rachel whispered, "You're always doing that." Jimmy smiled and said, "And you always like it." Rachel buried her face in his neck to hide her crimson cheeks and said, "I know but I'm... " she stopped mid sentence.

"Afraid somebody will see us?" Jimmy asked, obviously amused. "I don't care," answered Rachel, boldly. These three words made Jimmy feel really happy. He could see the change in his girlfriend's personality. The timid girl he had met years ago very rarely reflected on Rachel now. But Jimmy still loved her more than anything else.

"Say that again." he said and Rachel repeated, "I don't care." Jimmy kissed her nose and said, "I'm gonna ask you something." Rachel motioned for him to go on and he said, "I'm a man of few words, Rachel. Will you marry me?"

Rachel wasn't shocked at all. In fact, she was getting a feeling that Jimmy would bring this question up sometime soon.

"Well, I'm a girl of few words too. I wasn't planning to marry you...." Rachel said and Jimmy's expression changed from a happy one to a sad one. He seemed worried and Rachel smiled at him. ".....but now you've talked me into it." Hearing this, Jimmy hugged her tightly as if he's never gonna see her again.

"So, you'll really marry me?" he asks her, pulling away from the hug. "I said so, didn't I? You shouldn't have asked me if you were only kidding." Rachel said with a slight frown and got up to go. "Hey! I wasn't kidding." Jimmy got up too. "I thought you were. Will you really marry me?" he asked again.

Rachel nodded her head and said, "I love you."

"Why?" Jimmy asked, causing Rachel to shrug her shoulders. "I just love you." she said. "And I adore you." Jimmy said and pulled her into his arms. "So do I. I can't resist myself." she said, putting her head against his chest.

"I've got you something." Jimmy said and Rachel took a step back. As he pulled out a small box from his pocket, Rachel gasped. "What is it? A ring?" she asked, studying the box. Jimmy nodded, opening the box to reveal an elegant diamond ring.

Once again, Rachel gasped and Jimmy said, "This morning in the shop I couldn't remember what your hands looked like. I just stood there like a damn fool." He puts the ring on her finger and kisses her hand.

"What will your mom say?" he asked her. "She'll probably laugh." Rachel answered. "Doesn't she care who her daughter marries?" Jimmy asked, amused. "She's not marrying you, I am. It's got nothing to do with her." Rachel answered, shaking her head slightly.

"She hasn't seen me." Jimmy said, thrusting his hands into his pocket. "And when she does?" Rachel asked. "She'll see a colored boy." Jimmy joked, referring to his tattoos. "You're not worried about it, are you?" Rachel asked him a moment later. "As long as you like it, no." he said with a smirk.

"You know I do, especially your 'Fiction' tattoo." Rachel said, running her hand down his chest. "Well, that's all that matters." Jimmy said, putting his hand on hers.

"See....this ring....it's a little loose. And I don't wanna wear it for Uni anyway, I might lose it. So let's go all romantic." Rachel said, causing Jimmy to lift an eyebrow. "I don't mind getting romantic at all." he said, nipping down her throat.

"No, I meant.....have you got a bit of string?" Rachel asked and Jimmy looked at her, surprised. "What for?" he asked, cluelessly. "I'm gonna tie this ring around my neck. Now check your pockets." she said and Jimmy obeyed her without saying a word.

When he emptied his pockets, Rachel gaped at the things that fell out of them. "A handkerchief and a packet of cigarettes only? Don't you guys carry some trash?" Jimmy smiled at her words. "And what's this?" Rachel said when she found his drumsticks.

"Half of my life." Jimmy answered as Rachel studied the sticks. "Can I try it?" she asked and Jimmy said yes. Rachel tried to play a melody on the bench they were sitting on and Jimmy shook his head. "She doesn't even know how it works. It's not like that, babe." he said, gently taking the sticks out of her hands.

He drummed the tune of Dear God for her and a smile crept over her face. "I like that. Can I keep them?" she asked. "Sure. Take it, my soul and everything." Jimmy said, handing her the sticks. Rachel looked at him and whispered, "Thanks."

"I've got no strings, I guess you'll have to work with that ring." Jimmy said. "It's okay, I love it already." she said. A moment later, Jimmy said, "I wish my work wasn't like this? Rachel frowned a little and asked, "Why?" Jimmy looked at her and said, "We never have much time together. And even you don't join me during tours because of your Uni."

Rachel smiles and puts her hand on his cheek. "Well, we can't be together all the time and all the time there is, wouldn't be enough." she said. "That's a great saying, by the way." Jimmy joked, earning a playful smack on his arm.

"Shut up. This is the conversation any young girl would have with her boyfriend who's going away from her for half a year." Rachel said, crossing her arms.

"Young girl? Women never have young minds. They're born three thousand years old." Jimmy said with a smirk. "Sometimes you look three thousand years old." Rachel joked. "But still you love me." he said, as a matter of fact.

"That I do. Will you come inside? Mom's out of town and I'm all alone." Rachel offered. "As much as I'd love you give you company, I can't. I have to catch a flight in less than two hours." Jimmy said, as his hands travelled all over her body.

"Okay, then goodnight and have a safe journey." Rachel said. Both of them stood up and hugged each other one last time. Jimmy put his arms around her and lifted her up while hugging. Rachel squeaked by this unexpected action. "Aren't you going to kiss me goodnight and goodbye?" he asked.

"You know I am." Rachel said and placed her mouth on his. Jimmy instantly gave her access and in no time, their tongues were entwined. His hands once again travelled down her body, causing Rachel to shiver. Biting her lower lip softly, he lets go of her.

"Now where's my goodbye kiss?" Jimmy asks, pecking her once more. "You'll get it only if you come inside, even for five minutes." Rachel said as a smile crept over her boyfriend's face. "I guess I can utilise the next five minutes very well." he says and puts down Rachel, who ransacks her bag for the house key.

Just as they get inside the house, Jimmy closes the door and claims Rachel's mouth once again. She feels his hungry desperation and need for her. Her hands fist in his hair while her mouth is feverish against Jimmy's.

They somehow make it to the living room and settle themselves on the couch, Jimmy on top of her. He takes the scarf from around her neck and discards it somewhere. The next second, his mouth finds Rachel's neck. As his teeth grazes along her skin, nibbling it slowly, Rachel lets out a moan as her hands pull at his hair.

Jimmy bites on the same spot again before planting a soft kiss on it. Heat was emanating from both their mouth and bodies. "You have to go." Rachel says, caressing his cheek. "I know, babe." Jimmy says, resting his forehead against hers.

"I don't want you to go." she says and Jimmy smiles at her. "I know." he says, planting another kiss on her lips. "Good night." he says and stands up straight. "I'll miss you." Rachel says, sitting up and hugging her knees. "I will too, love." Jimny says, kneeling down before her.

"Good night and goodbye. Dream of me." Rachel says, looking at him. "I dreamt of you last night. Fell out of bed twice." Jimmy joked, causing Rachel to giggle. "You're crazy." she said, shaking her head. "You bet I am." Jimmy said, making his way to the door.

Rachel follows him and as Jimmy walks out the door, she says "I love you." Jimmy turns around and with a grin, he asks, "Why?"
Rachel smiles and says, "Because you're daft."

"And someday you're gonna marry this daft and have his ten daft kids." Jimmy says, smirking at her while Rachel blushes. "Ten is a lot, two is perfect." she says and Jimmy shrugs. "Whatever you say." he says with a smile and walks away.

Rachel watches him leave and disappear into the dark roads. Six months away from her love......only six months and they'll be together again.

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