THE COURTSHIP OF FELIX AND IZZY (fan fic #1)
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This first fanfiction explores the relationship between Felix King and Izzy Pettibone.

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CHAPTER ONE:DISSAPOINTED IZZY

Izzy Pettibone sat quietly as the rest of the guests at the King/Pike wedding danced happily.Izzy wasn't sure what was bothering her exactly...she just felt dissapointed.She felt dissapointed that Felix had enlisted,she didn't want her best friend to leave.She was sad and angry.She could not fathom why he wouldn't tell her about this.Another one of her good friends spotted her.Cecily King walked over to her good friend to notice her look was not one of happiness.
"Hi Iz,you alright?"
"Fine Cecily.Why?"
"You look upset,almost dissapointed."
"Am I really that transparent?"
"You want to go for a walk and talk about it?"
"I think so."
Izzy and Cecily informed their parents they were going to walk down to the lighthouse a while.They walked along very quitely.Finnaly Cecily could take the silence and her friend's unhappiness no longer.
"Okay Izzy Pettibone,what is it?"
"Well aren't you a little surprised by Felix?Ya know...aren't you a little shocked he would enlist?"
"Not really.I think he should have said something.I wasn't expecting it,but I'm not surprised,He always came up with crazy notions and sprung them on us.Plus I can see why enlisting would appeal to him."
"Yes,but I don't understand why he didn't tell me.We used to be best friends."
"What do you mean USED to be?You still are...aren't you?"
"I don't really know.I feel like every bond we had was broken.I feel like he dosen't trust me to understand.I think if you make a life altering desicion you should at least mention it to those you lo..."
Izzy stopped dead.
"What was that?I didn't seem to catch that last sentence."Cecily asked very exited.
"I would at least tell my friends."
"Is that really what you were going to say?"
"...No."Izzy replied hushed.
"What then?"
"I was about to say...love.Love?I was really gonna say love."
"Izzy?"
"What?"
"Do you think possibly what is bothering you is the fact that you love Felix?"
"Um...yes.I do love Felix.I just don't know how much I love him.I always thought I loved him like a brother."
"What do you think now?"
"I think I need some time to think ...alone.Cess,would you mind if I stayed here a bit...by myself?I will come back to the farm latter."
"Ok.See ya then."
"Bye."


CHAPTER TWO:COMING TO CONCLUSIONS
Izzy sat down by the sandy shore and watched the waves crash againts the sun lit cliffs.She kept thinknig about how she and Felix bulit the foxfarm together.Then she rememberd the time she hit him in the nose.She recalled the baseball team they had together.Then she rememberd how angry she was and annoyed when Velma Bugle bid on him at the bachlor auction.She thought about how happy she was when she saw his face light up at the site of her own that very night when Alec brought her to the farm.She rememberd PineBend,and their first and only kiss.She thought about the tingles, and how she got light headed when their lips met.She recalled being so happy in his embrace.She then got a horrible prang in her heart as she thought of seeing him in uniform today.She felt so sad.She felt like she was losing the love of her life...and she was.She came to the undoubtable conclusion that she was madly,truely,desperatly in love with Felix King.No ifs ands or buts about it.She allowed a few tears to roll down her cheeks.Then she gatherd composure,stood up tall and walked back to the farm.


CHAPTER THREE:WHAT TO DO NOW
Izzy walked back into a a joyus celebration.Felicity had just thrown the boquet.The single women present gatherd round to catch the hurling flowers.They landed straight in the hands of Cecily.Everyone cheered.Izzy didn't care much.She just wanted to go back in time and do something to convince Felix not to leave Avonlea,not to enlist.She wanted to shout from the roof tops that she was in love with him.Then she wanted to hear him say that he loved her,something she knew was impossible.Felix just did not love her like that.Why would he leave without saying something to her if he did?All Izzy wanted to do was go home.After everyone saw Gus and Felicity Pike off to their honeymoon in New York guests started to leave.Izzy walked over to her father to tell him she wanted to leave.
"Well alright Iz.If you want to you can,only Muriel promised to stay and help clean up.It would be nice if you would stay aswell."
Izzy sensed her father wanting her to stay,so she agreed.She and Cecily began to clear dishes away from the tables.
"So Iz,did you come to any conclusions?"
"Conclusions about what?"A familiar voice asked.It was Felix.
"Nothing."Izzy asid coldly and hurt.She could not look him in the eye.
"Oh,must be a girl thing.Anyways I was wondering if you ladies could use some help?"
"Oh,that would be nice Felix,thank..."Cecily was interrupted.
"No thankyou Felix.I think Cecily and I can hold are own."Izzy said harshly.
"Well alright.If thats the way you want it Iz."Felix walked back into the house heartbroken.He really went over there to lure Izzy away on a walk to talk with her.He was certain that his feeling for her were not mutual.
"Izzy?Why did you do that?What conclusions exaclty did you come to?"Cecily asked surprised.
"That I no matter what am in love with your brother."
"So why did you shew him away like that?"
"Because it pains me to see him."

"Pains you?"
"I can't look him in the eye.I hate the fact that he is leaving.I really wish he loved me back."
"Wished?"
"Cecily,Felix dosen't love me.He may have had a crush on me.I tried so hard to get him to realize I was grown up,and in love with him.Only I was always dismissed as one of his pals.He dosen't love me."
"Iz,he took you to Pine Bend."
"Thats doesen't mean he loves me.That means he had a crush on me.Who else would he take?Who else would look out for him and bail him out of his crazy schemes?"
"Thats just it!He does love you.I know it."
"Why would he leave?Why?Cecily would you leave the one you loved behind to enlist?"
"It's more than that.He wants to see the world.He wants to be an honorable man and fight.He didn't tell us,and I know he loves us.Izzy do you think you loved Felix when you wanted to move to Boston with your aunt?"
"Yes.I think I was always in love with Felix."
"Well,you would have had to leave Avonlea and Felix behind to do it,infact wasn't that your intent?"
"Yes."
"Well you wanted a whole new you and he wants to fight and have some adventure.But Iz,wasn't Felix the one who begged you to stay in Avonlea and with him?"
"Yes,he even told me how perfect I was."
"Ya see,he loves you Izzy ,you must know that he does?
I know it.Izzy he just wants to get away a while."













































" But if he wanted to see the world,did he have to go about it in such a dangerous way?I hear my father talk.He predicits war.Cess.I love him...but he wants to leave.He didn't tell me he wanted to go,at least as his best friend he should have said some something.Lets face it he dosen't give to hoots about me!"
"That is not true.I see the way he looks at you.He loves you.How come you can't see it Izzy?I can!"
"Do you really think so?"
"Yes,I have eyes!It's so obvious you two are sweet on eachother."
"Really?"
"Yep."
"Well what do I do now?"
"I don't know,but he leaves in two months and I would not him leave without telling him that his eyes are like stars..."She began with dramatics much like Sara would do..."Tell him his smile makes you melt,and his strong arms around you make you quiver."Cecily busted out into laughter at the look on Izzy's face.
"When did you turn into Sara?"
"I don't really know, but what do you think?You really ought to tell him you love him."
"Ok,I will try."







CHAPTER FOUR:THE PLAN
Izzy knew she had to tell Felix.Her time was running out.He left in two weeks.She got up one morning and walked to Kingfarm.She knocked on the door.
"Izzy,hi!"Cecily said happy to see her.
"Hi,is Felix around?I need to talk with him."
"He is feeding the horses.Go on out to the barn."
"Thanks." She headed for the barn.The door was open so she walked in.Her heart jumped into her throat at the site of him.She tentivly spoke..."Exuse me Felix."
He stopped and turned from Prince.His mind wanderd to the subject of her beauty.
"Iz,hi."
"Hi,I wanted to ask you somthing."
"Shoot."
"Well scince your going to be leaving,we thought it would be nice to have you over for dinner tonight,seeing as how your my best friend and all.That is if you want to come."
Was she crazy?Of course he did.He loved her so much,but was so afraid to say so.
"Sounds great."
"Ok,sevenish then?"
"Seven is perfect."
He wanted so much just to sweep her off her feet right then and there.Only he couldn't.
"Ok.Well I should go.See you tonight."
"Bye."He watched her leave thne drifted to his thoughts."Why can't I tell her?I am such an idiot.I love her so much,but I leave here in a couple of weeks and she has yet to know I love her.I am sooo stupid.Why can't I just say...I love you?"
"Who ya talkin bout Felix?"Gus asked.
"Hmmm?Oh,nothing...nobody."
"Izzy right?"
"What about her?"
"Yer in love with her aintcha?Only yer afraid to tell her."
"Yeah,why is that?"
"Yer afraid because what if she don't love ya back?"
"I ask myself that all the time."
"Ofcourse you do.Everyone does.But yer gonna leave here in a few weeks,she really outta know by then that yer mad in love with her."
"Gus,how did you know I am in love with her?"
"Well besides yer talkin to yerself in the barn here,I can tell.We all can.Yer voice drops everytime you say her name.You light up like a Christmas tree at the sound of her voice.If she says jump,you say how high?And theres only one thing that will do all that to a man...the woman he is in love with.Thats how I know."
"Oh,Gus you didn't come in here to talk about Izzy did you?"
"No,lunch is ready."
"Well lets go."


CHAPTER FIVE:TO TELL THE TRUTH

That night Izzy went into a freenzy ensuring everythings being perfect.Mureil came down at sixth thirty to inform her she and Clive were haivng dinner at the hotel.Little did she know that they were discussing their move to Halifax.All she knew was this fit her plan perfectly.She was going to serve dinner and make an exuse to take a walk then pour her heart out to him.Clive and Muriel left.Izzy took off her aproun and washed her hands.Felix approched the door and brushed his fingers through his hair for the millionth time all evening.He knocked on the door.Izzy opend it to see him in a stricking blue shirt that really brought out his eyes.They actually almost did look like stars,to her anyway.He was stunned at her apperance.He looked at her with such longing.She was absolutly radiant.She was dressed in a seafoom green dress with white lace.She really was like and ocean breeze.She smiled and asked him in. "Would you mind it to much if it was just us for dinner?Mureil and my Father made seperate plans and I didn't know about them."
"Well,I'm sorry they can't join us,but it dosen't exactly bother me."He didn't care if they weren't there.He was happy to have alone time with Izzy.He was glad they were gone.
"Good.Sit down.Dinner is ready."
"It smells great."She showed him a seat.
She served dinner which was mostly silent.They were both so nervous the could have given one another a heart attack each time they spoke.Once dinner had ended Izzy began to think up ways to bring up going for a walk.Only Felix too had the idea.
"Iz,it is a little stuffy in here.Would you like to get some fresh air?"
"Sounds wonderful!!!!I mean,sure."
They walked along to the lighthouse.They stayed there in silence just gazing at the bright stars.The night was warm and a cool breeze billowed,blowing Izzy's soft stray hairs around.She was so sweet standing there.She looked so beautiful.Felix looked at her with such a longing in his eyes.He wanted to tell her how he felt and find out how she felt...so he could take it no longer.
"Izzy,can I talk to you?"
"Ok."
"Iz,I enlisted.I shocked everyone,but I had good reason.I want to fight for my country.Like Aunt Hetty says...it is my duty.And this way I can see the world too.I didn't want anyone talking me out of it.Iz,I leave soon,but before I go I have to tell you something."
She looked at him praying he would say those three little words...and he was going to.But the thought of her refusing him entered his mind.The idea of destroyinh the freindship aswell crossed him.So he looked her straight in the eye and said..."Izzy Pettibone,you are the best freind a guy could have."Izzy was hurt,angry,dissapointed and heart broken.
"Felix King...I think you are the lowest thing to step foot on Prince Edward Island!I wish I never met you,or became freinds with you!I wish I never helped you with that blasted foxfarm!I wish you weren't my best friend.I wish I never saw you.And most of all...I wish I never let myself FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
Felix stopped.Did she just say she loved him?She did say she was in love with him.It was loud enough the whole island probaly heard it.She was angry.Her eyes red form crying,her forehead glossy,and she ws pale as ever,but she was the most preciously beautiful thing he had ever known.She loved him,nothing else was important at the moment.
"Your in love with me?"
"Yes!Ya happy?You made me fall in love with you!Satisfied?Now I am a mess!Now get away.I never want to see you again!"
"Izzy,you don't go around tellimg the man you love you never want ot see him again."
"What!?Oh,just go home.Or must you make a bigger fool of me then I already am?"
"No,I think this is the part where I am supposed to take you in my arms,hold you close,tell you I love you and that your like the sweetest ocean breeze,then I
bring you even closer and kiss you with all the passion I have."
"What are you babbling abo..."
Before she could finnsh he did just that.He took her in his arms and then he brought her close and kissed her with a soft,light brush.Then he pulled her even closer and gave her a long,deep,heartfelt,warm,loving kiss.Then before she could reply in anyway he brought her closer,whisperd in her ear that he loved her and then captured her lips again. He stopped long enough to smile at her.He looked at her and said"Ilove you with everybone in my body Izzy."He began to kiss the nape of her neck.
"You love me?"She asked.In between kisses on her neck he manged to squeeze out a yes.
"I love you Felix,but why didn't you ever tell me?"
He looked up at her.
"Because,what if you didn't love me back?How does a man deal with being rejected by the love of his life?"
"I don't know,but thank God I don't have to be rejected by mine."She buried her head to his chest.She stroked his hair as he nuzzled her neck tenderly.
"I love you Iz,I always have."He said as he kissed her forehead."Glad to hear it.I love you Felix,I don't know but somewhere in all your wild schemes and idiotic notions I had to beleive in you.Somehow I just had to fall in love with you."She said sarcastically as if it were a ridduculous
thing to have happen.She smiled."I'm only teasing,Felix.Felix King Ilove you.I don't know how,but I fell in love with you and your crazy ideas and your sweetness and your imagination and..."She was cut off by his lips."I am so happy to hear you say that Izzy.I think I fell in love with you the day you hit me in the face."
"What?"
"Yeah,I think thats when I first knew."
"Thats is impossible.You don't fall in love with someone because they hit you,besides,we were so young."
"I'm telling you thats when I relaized you weer different.I may not have known you were the love of my life,but I knew something."
"ThatI was a tomboy maybe."
"Izzy,lets not fight about it."
"But Felix,have you forgotten?Fighting is what we do best?"
"Yes,but with a little practice I think kissing could become what we do best."
"Felix King what an absolutly improper thing to say."She teased before kissing his cheek.She wrapped her arms around his waist and just stayed in his embrace.He smelled of the farm.It was a smell of horses and leather and homemade muffins from the kitchen.It was a plain smell,but one that could make her head reel.She smelled of appleblossom perfume.Felix was in Heaven with her attatched to his waist."Izzy,it is very late.We ought to go.If you don't get home,your father is liable to have my head."
"But Felix can't we stay this way for a few more minutes?If it is late now,how much more affect will a few more moments have?"
"Ok"He placed his lips to hers very softly.Izzy however caused the kiss to intensify.She kissed him hard and long.When they parted they were both dizzy from it."Come on lets get you home."
They walked along hand in hand.They reached the Pettibone's home when it was time to say goodnight."Goodnight Iz."
"Felix,I don't want to go in."
"Well I would much rather hold you in my arms,but you have to go in sooner or latter."
"So lets make it latter.If you wanna hold me then hold me."She thrust herself to him.
"Izzy Pettibone,this is unproper behavior."
"So what.This whole night has been a little off,but we didn't do anything wrong,we're just young and in love thats all."
"Yes,but I doubt that your father will veiw it like that.Iz,what if he sees us out here?"
"So?"
"So?Izzy he will rip my head off and I will never see you again."
"No,it's fine."
"But Iz.."
"Felix,shut up and kiss me already."
He was surprized she said it,but that was probaly the best orders he was ever given.So he kissed her one final kiss goodnight.They agreed to meet eachother for lunch at the hotel tomorrow.She kissed the nape of his neck,and ran her fingers through his hair.Then she whisperd
"Goodnight my love."Into his ear.
He did the same and slowly began walking home.

CHAPTER SIX:THE FIGHT
Izzy walked into the house incredibly content.She was almost in a dream.She found it impossible to think of anything but Felix.She walked along to go upstairs when she found Clive and Muriel waiting for her in the parlor.
"Izzy,do you have any idea what time it is?"Clive asked.
"No."She replied simply.
"It is after eleven.Where were you?"
"Felix and I went for a walk,we must have lost track of time."
"Must have been some walk Iz,what were you doing?"
"You know,talking ,reminising..."
"And kissing".Muriel thought to herself.The look on Izzy's face said it all.
"Well,it is awful late Izzy."
"I'm sorry."
"Well go on up to bed.Tomorrow is going to be a long day.We have to start packing?"
"Packing?"Izzy asked confused.
"I took a job in Halifax,we leave in six days."
"Six Days!!Nobody asked me!"
"Well I know it's a fast move,but we can do it."
"Maybe you can but I won't."
"Izzy?"
"No!I refuse to go!I cannot leave Avonlea and Fel..."
"What was that?"Clive asked.
"I cannot leave Avonlea."
"No,after that?"
"My freinds.I can't just leave all my freinds.Avonlea means so much to me my whole life is here."
"Well it's only Halifax,you'll see them again."
"Damn straight,because I'm not leaving!"
"Isolde Jessica!How dare you speak to me like that?!?"
"It's very simple.I just open my mouth and the words come out."
"Izzy you WILL go!"
"When pigs kearn to fly I will!"
"Izzy!Listen to me.We are ALL going.We will be closer to Arthur that way as well."
"Look.If you want to go fine,but I will NOT."
"Izzy!You will march up those stairs this minute.And come tomorrow YOU WILL PACK!And if you EVER speak to me like that again so help me I wil...I-I will disown you!"
"Fine!Do as you wish,but any which way you do it,I will not go to Halifax!!!!!!!!!!!!Infact I refuse to spend another minute in this house of tyrany!I'm getting out of here."
Izzy stormed out the door before anyone could do anything.Clive was furious and hurt.Muriel was horrified.Izzy raced towards the Kingfarm.

CHAPTER SEVEN:NIGHT AT KINGFARM

Izzy caught up to Felix as he was about to go inside.SHe was out of breath.
"Felix!"
"Izzy?What are you doing here?"
"I had to get out of that dreaded house?"
"What?"
"Yes,and away from that horrible man."
"Who?Your father?"
"Yes!That blasted tyrant!"
"Iz,what happend?"
"Can I please stay here tonight?"
"Izzy,what happend?"
"Can we talk about it inside?"
"Sure.C'mon"
They walked through the kitchen where Cecily sat with a plate of cookies.
"Felix.Izzy?"
"Hi Cecily."
"Izzy what are you doing here so late?Whats wrong?"
Her usually cheery face was now etched with worry.
"Well...I had to get away from that tyrant."
"Your father?"
"Yes,Cess.He is impossible."
"Why,what happend?"
"Well as soon as I got home he began intarragating me.Then he orderd me to bed so I could get up early and pack."
"Pack?"Felix asked hesitantly.
"He took a job in Halifax and they leave in six days."
"Six days!"Felix gasped annoyed.
"What do you mean THEY leave?"Cecily asked her.
"Thats just it!I refuse to leave.I will not leave my Avonlea.Everything is here,everything I want is here."She looked over at Felix.
"Izzy,Felix will be leaving here in a few weeks whether your in Avonlea or Halifax."
"I know,but it isn't just Felix.It's Everything!I want to stay and run the store.I know I can take care of myself.He just wants to run my life."
"Izzy,Halifax isn't far...nobody said you'd leave forever."
"Whose side are you on Cecily?"Felix blurted out angerly.
"Izzy is one of my best freinds.I just don't want her to cause a rift between her and her father that she'll come to regret.I'd much rather you stay here Iz,but really must talk to him tomorrow.Maybe things will have cooled off."
"Well talking about it now isn't going to solve anything."
"Yeah,I don't want to discuss it much now."
"Alright Iz,you can bunk with me.I'll go make you a cot.Meanwhile have some cookies and milk and calm down."
Cecily ran upstairs and Felix poured her a glass of milk.
"Felix,I don't ever want to leave Avonlea.I love it here."
"Me too.Izzy this will all work out on the end.If Iv'e learned anything about you it's your just as stobborn as your father.Remember you can't give up.Buck up Izzy."
"Felix,thats sound similar to the speech I gave you when you lost those foxes."
"Well,good advice comes back in to use alot."
"Felix,I love you.I only hope that my father calmes down.But I will not leave,thats the end of that!"
Felix put his arm around her.She let a sniffel out and looked up at him.He leaned down into her and gave her a kiss.Then they walked upstairs hand in hand.

CHAPTER EIGHT:THE NEXT DAY
Izzy walked along to her house to confront her father.
She walked into the kitchen where a troubled Clive sat with his eggs.
"Where were you?!"
"KingFarm."
"Izzy,what has gotten in to you."He said a little more softly.He was still confused at her actions.
"I will not leave!I can't!Not now!"
"Iz,what is so important to you that is here?"Izzy knew her answer would only upset him more.She knew in her heart what was so important,and the major reason she didn't want to leave.Muriel knew too.She could see it in Izzy's eyes.
"Clive,would you mind if I talked that over with Izzy?"
"Well I don't see the difference if I talk or you talk?"
"Women are better about these things."
"What things?"Clive was completely lost.
"Oh,really...how can he be so blind?"She thought to herself.
"Iz,would you like to go up and have a talk."
"I think so."They headed up stairs to Izzy's room.
"Okay Iz...the reason you don't want to leave is Felix,am I right?"
"Yeah,how'd you know?"
"I have eyes Izzy.I have known for along time you're in love with him.My question is how does he feel?
"The same."
"I thought so...I could tell."
"Thats how we lost track of time.We were telling eachother all about our feelings.Muriel, I don't want to leave,but it's more that that...Avonlea is so wonderful.Everything I want is here.I don't see why we can't just keep the house and I can run the store."
"I don't eigther.I will try to talk to your father.He needs to understand.I will try as hard as I can."Muriel walked down to try to make Clive see that Izzy should stay.A dificult task for anyone.

CHAPTER NINE:CONVINCING CLIVE

"Clive would it be so awful if Izzy did stay and run the store?"
"Muriel are you daft?Shes only a child."
"Clive,she is 16 years old.Eighther you give in or your going to lose her completely,she is as stubborn as you are.She will not leave Avonlea.You know that."
"Yeah,I suppose.Izzy!Come down here I need to talk to you."He yelled.


CHAPTER TEN:MOVING DAY
The days flew by.The Pettibones had been packing up boxes for hours.Clive decided to let Izzy stay.The next morning Clive and Muriel ate a quick breakfast and headed to the train station.Izzy saw them off.She would surely miss them,but was sort of looking foward to having the house to herself.

CHAPTER ELEVEN:FARWELLS
Days passed.Felix would be leaving the following morning.That night Felix had planned on a romantic evening with Izzy.He picked her up and took her to the shore.He found a spot to sit.He sat her down.He made her a picnic dinner.She sat there looking up at the stars in the sky and at the waves crashing in the moonlight.She was so happy just to sit next to him.Soon they had finnished eating.She let out a sigh.
"Whats wrong?"He asked her.
"Well,I just can't beleive you leave tomorrow."
"I know."
"I really am gonna miss you."
"I'll miss you too."
She let out another sigh.
"What now?"
"Well,this is our last night together in a long while and you have yet to give me a kiss all night."
"Well I apologize."He lifted her from the ground and placed his hands around her.Then gave her a sweet kiss.
"Izzy,can I ask you a question?"
"You just did.Go ahead.."
"Izzy,you love me right?"
"Ofcourse,what a stupid thing to ask."
"Well,I just wonderd...does that mean that you'll...um,uh--ah,w-wait...for me?"
"Ofcourse I will,I love you Felix King.What kinda fool would I be if I did'nt wait for the man I love?"
"Well I just don't want you to be unhappy.I just wanted to know if you intended to wait for me."
"Well,you want me to wait for you,right?"
"Very much."

The next morning came.Janet sobbed as she made eggs.
"Mother,please."
"I'm fine,just eat your eggs,Felix."
Latter that day they all gatherd to see his train off.
"Felix remember,this is your duty,and we are all proud of you."Hetty said.
Felicity burst through.
"Felix,becareful,and what ever you do,don't be yourself."She teased as she hugged him.
"I'm going to miss you."Cecily cried.
"It's okay Cess."He reassured her as he hugged her.
Jasper and Olivia had left on a prior train for England.Gus shook his hand and told him to be careful.Alec came through the mob.
"Becareful.We love you."
"I love you all too."
Janet sobbed as she watched her first born son hug his father."Mother please don't cry."
"Felix,besure to eat right,get enough sleep and change your underware regularly."
"I will."She kissed his cheek.
He had to say goodbye to Izzy,but she was nowhere to be found.Soon he saw her running towards him.She ran right into open arms.
"I'm sorry I got here so late."
"Thats okay.I'm just glad your here."He had to kiss her goodbye,but with his mother standing right there?
He decided he didn't really care she was there.He gave her a freindly hug and then swooped her up in his arms and gave her a kiss that could only be described as electric.When they parted he whisperd very softly in her ear"I love you.I promise I will come home to you."Then there was nothing left to do but board the train.As the train pulled away she let a single tear escape.
Little did any of them know what was in store.

CHAPTER TWELVE:CHRISTMAS
Christmas was approching.Izzy went to Halifax for the holidays with the news that Felix was missing in action.She was heartbroken,along with the entire King family.Janet spent much of her time moping around the house.Felix loved Christmas.Izzy kept thinking he would surely turn up for the holidays.The harsh reality was he was missing and noone could do a thing about it.Izzy feared everytime the phone rang that it was Cecily or Felicity saying her had been killed.She sat praying to God for his safe return.Little did she know he was arriving in Avonlea at the moment.He was going to make it home for Christmas Eve dinner.He walked in to the house and shocked his family.Everyone was exited and happy.Also Gus would be returning that night form his job.And Jasper was going to be able to get another boat over after all.The whole family would be together,exept Sara.After dinner Felix asked Cecily where Izzy was."She is in Halifax for the holidays."
"How is she?"
"Physically,fine.She is emotionally distraught though.She cries alot more than before. Ever scince she heard you were M.I.A."
Felix felt bad that he had caused so much heartache for all the people he loved.
"And before you ask...she is just as crazy about you as ever."Felix smiled as Cecily told him exactly what he wanted to hear.


CHAPTER THIRTEEN:REUNION WITH IZZY
A few days had passed.Felix could not wait to see Izzy again.Cecily had been running the store well she was gone.One saturday mornig there was a knock on the door.Cecily answerd.
"Izzy!"
"Hi Cess."
"Come on in."Cecily said very eagerly.
"I can't.I came to get the key to the store.Iv'e been back for about an hour.But don't I get a hug?"
Cecily and Izzy hugged.
"Well I have they key upstairs.But please do come in."
"Yeah Iz,what could it hurt?"Felix said as he rose so she could see him.
"Felix King!? What..I-thought-but I--"She couldn't talk so she stopped and stared.
"Well are you going to stand there all say or come in from the cold?"He teased her.He opened his arms out to her.The one was in a sling,but she ran in to them anyway.She caused a little discomfort to it,but he didn't care.Each moment he held her he was happier.Her perfume was possibly the sweetest smell ever.She could hear his heart beating and she knew she wasn't imagining him.The spectators didn't speak for the fear of breaking the moment.Finnaly Digger broke them apart by tramping through the kitchen.Izzy forgot all about the store and helped Felix with his barn chores.When they were through they sat on a bail of hay."Izzy,It's been two years scince Iv'e seen you."
"I know.I am so glad your back.Everytime the phone rang I feared it was Cecily saying you were killed."
"Izzy,do you still...love me?"
"With all my heart I do."
"I never stopped thinking about you while I was gone.All the horrible things I saw...you were what kept me sane."
"Felix,what happend to your arm?"
"I was shot."
"I really hated that you were involved in a war.What if that hadn't been your arm?What if I were never to see you again?What if that had killed you?"Izzy was upset.He put his good arm around her and she leaned into his chest."Iz,I promised I would come home,and here I am.I know I caused everyone pain.If I had it to do again,I wouldn't.I love you and I just want to forget about that sensless war."
"Me too."She replied.She noticed his shoulders were very tense.
"Felix,your so stiff.You okay."
"Yeah,the nurse said I should massage it when it gets like that."
"Well here,I'll do it."
"Okay,you should start with the shoulders and rub in tiny circles.Then move down the arm and put some pressure on the neck,but be gentle,or it will hurt."
"Okay."
"They said it's the best treatment I can use on it."
She began to rub his shoulders.She moved gently down his shoulders and then to his arm.She rubbed sofly as he grimmaced with pain.She then moved back to the neck,she could feel all the tention he had.His neck was tight and stiff.As she rubbed he put his head down.She rubbed harder,then she softly began to kiss the nape of his neck.He laughed and looked up.
"Miss Pettibone,that is not part of the treatment."
"Okay,well so much for that then."
"Oh,I didn't say I minded,I just said that wasn't originaly part of the plan." She laughed and placed her hand on his shoulder.He took her hand and brought her around to him.Then he sat her down on his lap and kissed her softly.He knew that one day he was going to marry Izzy,and that day wouldn't be to far away if he could help it.


CHAPTER FIFTEEN:VALENTINES DAY
New Years flew by.Valentines day was approching and The White Sands was holding a dance.Felix found he could think of nothing but Izzy.His arm had healed pretty well very rapidly.It was stiff,but he didn't need a cast or sling anymore.He had gotten a job at the hotel again.He was the new assistant manager,and he was officially let go from the Navy on honorable discharge.He decided that he had to ask Izzy to be his bride,but...how was to go about such bussiness?He thought he would talk to Gus about it.
"Gus,I have a question to ask you."
"Alright."
"Well,how do you ask a woman to marry you?"
"What?Are you going to propose to Izzy?"
"Tonight at the dance."
"Um-uh,well,ask your father about this one." Felix found Alec and sat him down at the kitchen table.
"What is this all about?"
"Well I have a question."
"Does this have something to do with Izzy?"
"Yes."
"Felix,if your going to ask me how do you know when your in love then..."
"No,not that.I know I am in love with Izzy...no doubt about that.What I want to know is, how do you propse to a woman?"
"Pardon me?"
"How do you ask someone to be your bride?"
"Well...um,uh...lets see...the important thing is not to make some big romantic scene out of it.What you want to do is tell her how you feel and ask her.If she says no,then you hold your head up high and tell her you love her.If she says yes,well...then you celebrate.But son,have you talked to Clive and asked for Izzy's hand yet.You know we all love Iz,but how will Clive feel?"
"How can I ask him?He's in Halifax.I know he won't like the idea and we will have to do some convincing.But I don't want to start a war if Izzy plans to say no.I only hope she gives me something to fight for."
"Well,okay.Good luck."
"Thankyou."
Felix got dressed for the dance.He checked his tie a dozen times to see it was straight.Izzy sat upstairs primping for the evening.She had a royal blue dress that she planned to wear.Her aunt Lillian sent it to her and she was waiting for a special occasion to wear it.Little did she know how special the night would be.Felix arrived at six to pick her up.She had her coat on and was already to go when he came to the door.He smiled as he escorted her to the cutter.The whole way she sat smiling at him.When they arrived guests were entering in couples.Everyone danced and ate and exchanged loving glances to eachother.A few hours passed and Felix asked Izzy out to the viranda.
"What did you want to talk about Felix?"
"Well...ya see,I-um...well for one thing...I love you Izzy."
"I love you too."
"Thing is,I can't think about anything but you.I want to spend all day with you,and all night too.I love you.Well,what I wanted to say was...I wanted to ask you to make me ,well...I want to make you...I mean...Izzy Pettibone,will you marry me?"Izzy was shocked.She waited so long to hear those words.So long that she could barely beleive he finnaly said them.She looked down at him.He was on one knee with her hand clutched in his own,and she began to cry."Yes,yes,yes,Felix,yes a thousand times yes!"He looked up at her.He stood."Izzy,I plan to talk to your father,get his permission,then we will go and get you a ring.And Iz,I promise to take good care of you."
"We'll take good care of eachother."She informed him.He looked at her and smiled.Then he sweetly kissed her.It was a very happy Valentines day for Felix and Izzy.

CHAPTER SIXTEEN:TELLING THE KINGS

The next day came.Felix and Izzy were busting with exitment.They couldn't wait to tell the King family that night at dinner.Felix had invited her to eat with them so they could share the news.Felix went to pick Izzy up at six.She was all ready,but nervous.As they rode along in the cutter she twidled her thumbs nervously.
"Felix,do you think everyone will like the idea?"
"Well,my father knows I planned to propose,and he said everyone would love to have you as a member of the family."
"Well I know Cess won't mind...but what about your mother?"
"Well lets put it this way,I'd be a lot more concerned about your father versus my mother."
"Yes.Which reminds me...I got a letter today.Muriel and my father will be visiting me all next week.I guess thats when we have to tell them."
Felix turned a little green at the prospect of asking Clive Pettibone for Izzy's hand in marriage.But he knew he had to do it when he asked her to marry him.They approched the farm."Iz,I think we should wait until after dinner to tell everyone.Everyone will be more relaxed and all together.Felicity and Gus and my aunt Hetty are coming aswell.Every once in a while we have huge family dinners.I wish Sara and Aunt Olivia were going to be there.I want to get it over with all at once."
"What do you mean get it over with?"
"You know,tell everyone all at one time.That way you hear all the screaming and hugging in one setting."
"Ok.So your confident this is going to work out okay?"
"Izzy...I wouldn't worry so much."
"Okay,I won't."
They enterd the house.Izzy latched onto Felix's hand the whole way to the parlor."Hi Iz."Cecily said.
"Hi Cess,everyone."
"Hello."was a common response.
Latter on they all sat to eat.The table filled with idle chit chat of the days events.Dinner conclued and pie was served. Izzy grew nervous.She barely touched her pie.
"Whats the matter Izzy?Isn't the pie good?"Janet asked. "Yes,Mrs.King,the pie is wonderful.I just a feel a little dizzy." Felix escorted her out for a little air.
"Iz,you alright?"
"I just have this feeling someone is going to be angry and say we are to young to get married."
"Izzy,my father never said anything like that when I told him I wanted to make you my bride.He and Cecily will back us up.And no one is going to talk me out of marrying you,not even your father."
"I love you Felix.I just want to make sure that everyone is okay with this and we don't cause any family rifts."
"I'm sure it will be alright."
"Well lets go tell them."

They marched into the house.
"Would everyone please go into the parlor?Izzy and I have something to discuss with you."
Alec and Gus knew what it was they planned to say.Everybody else was confused. Felicity and Gus were the first to arrive into the parlor.So on people followed.Everyone took seats.Everyone exept Izzy and Felix.
"What is this all about Felix?"Janet asked.
"Well as you know,Izzy and I have been friends for sometime now.We have gone through alot together.We started out as friends,then became best friends and..."
"Felix,do you plan to ramble all day?Out with it."Hetty told.
"Well,Izzy and I we desided to,um-uh,well,we,"
"Want to get married!"Izzy blurted out quickly.The room grew silent.
"Exuse me?What?"Janet asked.
"You mean Izzy,your going to be my sister-in-law?!"Cecily said incredibly happy.
"Thats right Cess,You and Izzy really will be sisters."Felix informed her.
Cecily ran into her arms and screamed with happiness.
"That is wonderful news."Felcity stated .
"Well congratulations."Alec said kissing the cheek of his future daughter-in-law.Hetty smiled with approval.
"Hold it!"Janet said."Stop right there all of you.Are you saying that my nineteen year old son wants to get married?"
"Yes,Mother."He said worried.Izzy's face etched to worry and fear.
"Well I am stunned.My oldest daughter is pregnant,and my oldest son wants to get married.I don't beleive it.Oh,Felix...I am happy for you and Izzy,but are you sure marriage is right?I mean right now?"
"Mother,I know I haven't been back long,but I have a good job,and I love Izzy.Plus the wedding wouldn't be for awhile yet."
"Well if your both sure,than congratulations."Izzy smiled with releif.Felix too,only his mother had latched on to him.Then she hugged Izzy.Cecily immediatly began talking about the wedding,she was thrilled Izzy was going to be part of the King family.Latter that night Felix drove Izzy home.He escorted her to the porch."Well,that went well."
"You were right,no need to worry."
"I told you that everyone loved you."
"Well your mother had me about ready to faint for a minute.Well thankyou for the ride home."
"Well ofcourse my love."
Felix started to kiss her neck.
"Felix,what are you doing?"
"Kissing you.What does it look like?"
"It's freezing out here."
"So?"
"So?Felix don't you want to get home inside your warm house?"
"No,I'm good.Are you cold?"
"Yes,it's terrribly cold."
"Well lets see if I can warm you up a bit." He tightend his grip around her and kissed her lips.She shiverd in his embrace,but decided it was well worth it.She smiled at him.
"Any better?"
"No,I'm still freezing,but I don't care."
She kissed his forehead.He kissed her again and said goodnight.


CHAPTER SEVENTEEN:TELLING CLIVE

Monday arrived.The Pettibones,including Arthur and Morgan returned to visit.Izzy greeted them at the station.Hugging went on for a while.Then they all went home.
"So,Izzy how is Avonlea?"Muriel asked.
"Wonderful.I wrote you telling you that Felix was alive and well."
"Yes,was he let go on honorable discharge?"Muriel asked.
"Yes.Infact,I invited him to dinner tomorrow night.He wanted to speak with you Father."
"Whatever for?"Clive asked.
"Well,I guess you'll have to find out tomorrow."She replied.
"Isn't the annual skating party saturday?"Muriel asked.
"Yes it is."Izzy told.
The morning flew by.Izzy was a little nervous to hear what Clive would say.But she figured between she and Muriel they could win him over.That night arrived.Felix showed up promptly at six.Izzy let him in.They managed to steal a kiss in private at the door.Felix was green most of the meal.He shutterd at the thought of all the yelling Clive would more than likely do.After dinner Felix looked at Izzy and smiled.Almost as if to say"here goes".He cleared his throat and stood.
"Mr.Pettibone,sir,would it be alright if I speak with you in private please."
"Alright."Clive led him to his den.
Muriel started cleaning up and Arthur,Morgan and Izzy got up to listen at the door.Mureil told them to sit in the parlor.The boys did.Izzy remained.
"Izzy that means you aswell."
"But Muriel."
"Izzy,I know whats going on,but really leave them alone."
"Alright." She sat with her brothers in suspense.
"So,Iz,what is Felix talking to Father about?"Arthur asked.
"I don't know."She lied.
Meanwhile..."Well Felix,what can I do for you?"
"Well sir,as you know Izzy and I have been good friends for a long time."
"Yes,and?"
"Well over the years she changed from a tomboy into a lovely young women and..."
"Felix,are you here to ask me for permission to court my daughter?"
"Well not exactly..I'm here to ask permisson to marry your daughter sir."
Clive's eyes widend.He looked at Felix shocked.He wasn't even planning on letting them court,let alone get married.
"What was that Felix King?Did you just ask me to give you my daughther's hand in marriage?"
"Yes sir."
"Why the hell would I do a thing like that!??!"Clive shouted.Izzy shutterd at the yell.Arthur and Morgan slowly caught on to what was happening.
"Sir,Ilove Izzy."
"Shut your mouth right now.I don't want to hear it!!!!You listen to me boy,I wouldn't let you court my daughther,let alone marry her!!!!!!"
The whole house seemed to shake.Muriel walked into the parlor to find Izzy crying into Arthur's shirt.He was trying to comfort her,but little helped.Morgan shrugged as Muriel walked in.Every word Clive said could be heard.
"Felix King,I never liked you.You were a schemer,and a lazy boy who never had a sense for any responsability exept that hotel.You couldn't even handel the Navy.You Felix,are not a man worthy of Isolde.You better never come near my daughther again or will have your head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Do you understand me Felix King?!
"Sir I love her,I always have,please just listen to me.I..."
"You better get out of this house before I do something I will regret."Clive looked over at his shotgun that lie on his cabinet."Felx get out now!!!!!!!!"Felix rose and walked out of the den.Izzy ran towards him as he headed through the parlor to the front door.Tears streamed down her pretty face."Felix!"She ran into his arms.
"Izzy,I think I ought to get out of here."
"No!Felix,you said no one could talk you out of marrying me."
"Now is not a good time."Clive came out holding his shotgun.
"Felix King!Get your hands off my daughter and get out of my house.NOW!!!!" Felix pulled Izzy's hands from his body and left.
Izzy started to follow.Clive grabbed her and slammed the door.
"Let me go!!!!!!!!!"She wailed.
"Is he the reason you wouldn't leave?"
"One of them,now let me go you bastard!"
"Isolde Jessica Pettibone!!!!!!!Get upstairs!!!!!!Now!!Before I really get angry!!!!!!"
"As soon as he released her she turned towards the stairs,then she jetted out to the back door and ran from the house.Clive followed screaming her name.Izzy took a short cut which helped get Clive and Muriel off her trail.She ran to Kingfarm,but knew they would go there aswell.She caught up to Felix at the porch."Izzy!GoHome!Your going to get me killed."
"Felix lets get away from here.Lets go to the lighthouse.They won't think to go there,but they will come here.They were right behind me."They went to the lighthouse.Felix made her a place up top to sit.She was balling in his arms.
Meanwhile Clive raced to the farm.He pounded on the door.
"Clive Pettibone,how could you react that way?"
"Muriel I will not have my daughther in cahoots with that Felix King.All they ever did was get in trouble."Clive banged on the door,shot gun still at hand.Alec answerd the door.
"What is it man?"
"Alec King where is my daughther?"
"At your house."
"No!!!!!!!I know she followed that son of yours here.Where are they?!"
"Clive,they are not here,what is this about."
"That son of yours wants to marry my daughter.I said no and he left.Then she followed."
"Why did you say no?"
"Because your son is worthy enough to lick my daughther's boots!"
"Now wait just a minute,my son is an honorable man,one with values and morals."
"And hairbrained ideas!!!"
"Your daughter is lucky to have such a man considering what a spoiled little tomboy she was!"
"Your son is a liar.He had the whole town thinking my Izzy was a fluzzey!He almost drove her away to Boston!!!!!!!"
"STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Muriel yelled."Has it occured to you that if they aren't here,then well...they could be anywhere?If you keep fighting,they are liable to hop a train and elope.They are of a legal age."
Clive,Alec and Muriel went searching.


"Izzy,calm down."
"Felix,I can't beleive the things he said to you.I love you soooo much,how could he do that?!!!"
"He never liked me,Iknew that.I never knew he hated me."
"Well I hate him."
"No you don't Izzy,you know that is not true."
"Felix...I love you.I will become Mrs.Felix King.I don't care what we wants.I only know what I want.Thats what matters.I want you Felix,no one else.I don't want some military man,thats who he always had in mind for me...but Iv'e had you in mind for years.An hour passed.Clive and Alec thought to check the lighthouse.They found them.Izzy was clinging to Felix."We found you."Clive said as he approched them from behind."I love him father,no matter what!"She lunged in and gave him a passion filled kiss that made Clive cringe."Kindly call you son of my daughther."Clive told Alec."Your daughther is the one kissing my son!""Alright fine."Clive cocked his gun.
"Muriel took it away from him."Clive Pettibone,If you dare harm him I will never speak to you again!"
"Muriel?"
"Can't you see that they are in love.Look at her.She is happy with Felix.If you dare destroy there relationship then you deserve to get shot."
"Izzy were going home!"Clive stated and tried to pull her from Felix.They stayed in an embrace.Clive was fighting them both.Clive finally pulled her from Felix.Izzy got lose from Clive,yelled "I love you Felix"And tore down the lighthouse steps in tears.No one could find her the rest of the night.She had run away and no one knew where to.



CHAPTER SEVENTEEN:COMING HOME
Clive,Muriel,Morgan and Arthur stayed out thw whole night searching for Izzy.They could not find her.Felix stayed awake all night worrying over the entire days events.Alec calmed himself down and tried to sleep,but he was so worried for Felix and Izzy he found it a difficult task.Izzy finnaly returned home early afternoon the next day.

"Izzy!Thank God!"Muriel stated as she hunkerd through the door.
"Izzy Pettibone,where were you?We looked everywhere for you?"Arthur said.
"We were getting ready to go looking for you again."Morgan informed her.
"I walked around all over the island so you wouldn't find me.I slept outside the school house."
"Izzy,that was a dumb thing to do.You could have frozen to death."Muriel scolded.
"Well,where did you expect me to go?I can't stay here.He hates me.All he cares about are rules and military lifestyles.He dosen't love me.Arhtur has been right all along,the military is nothing more than power trips,and bloody war.It serves no purpose and turns people bitter."
"Izzy,your father loves you.He is just concerned for you."
"No he isn't Muriel.He loves his power trips more than my happiness.If thats how he wants to be fine.I will marry Felix with or without his permission."
"Izzy,I'm sure things will calm down,don't do anything drastic."Muriel tried to calm her,but little helped.
"Where is he anyway?"Izzy asked.
"Out looking for you."Arthur explained.
"Well,I'm going to gather some clothes."
"What for?"Morgan inquired
"I got a room at the hotel,I will stay there until you all leave."
"Iz,now don't be riddiculous."
"Muriel...I will not let him do this to me.I am of a legal age."
"Izzy,if you do this you are turning your back on everything everyone has taught you.You haven't exactly been respectful of your father lately."
"Respectful?You want to talk about respect?Alright,how about respect for my wishes and feelings?Dosen't that matter to any of you?Your all on his side.I don't beleive this!" She ran up to her room and slammed the door.Soon after Clive came in.
"Clive,Izzy is home."
"Thank God.Where is she now?"
"In her room."
"Exuse me I have some things to take care up with my daughter."
Clive raced up the stairs and barged into Izzy's room.
"Don't you knock any more!?"
"Listen to me young lady!I have had enough of your disrespect to me.I see what kind of woman you have become.Ever scince we left you in Avonlea alone you have become a very improper little snot and I will not allow it!You are returning to Halifax with us next week and I am selling the house and the store."
"I will not go.I am of legal age now remember!"
"Well Izzy,if you do stay.where you going to live?What kind of sorce of money will you receive?You can't do much but run the store and I have already decided not to keep it.You don't have any furthur schooling?Whats going to happen to ya Iz?Answer me that!"Izzy was completely silent.She had no answers.She knew she would have to go to Halifax.She was not left with very many options.
"Well Izzy?!"
"I don't have an answer!I don't know!"
"I thought so!"Alright Izzy,now that we have established you have no choice here,here is the situation:
We are leaving for Halifax as soon as I can sell the house and store.In the meantime you and Muriel will run the store.After that we will enroll you into Kingsport Ladies College.You will bored there.In the meantime,while in Avonlea you are to have no,NONE,no contact with Felix King.Is that understood?"
"Why can't you see?!!!!!!!!I love him.I really do!And he loves me.Why don't you understand?"
"All I understand is I have a duty to look out for you.You will not see Felix!He is bad news."
"What do you have against him!?"
"He is lazy,irresponsible,blowhard!"
"How can you say that?"
"Izzy,he is a schemer.He can't commit to anything.What makes you think he can commit to you?!"
"He loves me.And he is not lazy!"
"Izzy,I know he works at the hotel,but think about it...he goes from one stupid wimm to another.He quit the hotel to join the navy,then he quit that too."
"Thats it!He is no longer a military man.Thats what it is!First of all he was let go on honorable discharge!"
"Izzy,he sufferd a bad arm!I fought with much worse than that."
"I'm so sorry that I didn't fall in love with a military man.I fell in love with a sweet,loving,gentle,intelligent one.One who wants to spend the rest of his life by my side instead of on a battle field!Or would you rather me marry a man who is constantly at battle,one I don't love,one that leaves all the time...perhaps his children,and then what...?I die like Mother!I die calling out for a man I don't love with children to raise!" Clive was furious.He could not beleive what he had just heard.He was angry that she was blaming him for her mother's death.He was angry because he felt guilty for behaving the way he was.He was only trying to protect her.He wanted to see she had a man who could pamper her,someone who loved her.Someone strong and honorable.The fact was Clive was the angriest he had been in all of Izzy's life time. He turned to her and slapped her in the face.Izzy faught the tears off.It stang,but she would not give him the satisfaction of knowing it.
"How dare you say that!It was not my fault she died."
"No,but you should have been there.And maybe she would have lasted longer.You left a sick wife with a two toddlers and an infant!"
"Izzy,you will not see Felix."
"It's a small island."
"Yes,well if you do run into him you ignore him."
"How would you know if I did or didn't?"
"Isolde Jessica Pettibone!!!!!You are to obey me!If you do leave this house you will have someone with you."
"You are going to chaperone me?!"
"Yes!No you are to stay in this room until someone tells you otherwise!"Clive stormed out of the room and slammed the door.Izzy picked up her water basin and flung it fearcely at the door.It smashed into a thousand tiny peices.She burried her head in her pillow.Then she flung it too.She layed there crying and desperatly trying to think up ways to get around this,but there wasn't one.She felt miserable.The fact stood that she may never see Felix again.She was so devestated and hurt.She was helpless.She lost to her father.She was stubborn,but he was even more stubborn...there was nothing she could do.


CHAPTER EIGHTEEN:CLIVE'S GUILT

Clive Pettibone sat at the kitchen table alone.He was reading a military book that he went to when he was upset.Muriel came down to tell him she was retiering for the night.
"Clive,we are all going to bed now.Clive,are you crying?"
"Yes,I guess I am.Muriel,today I slapped my own daughter.I have never once hit one of my children like that.I have used force with a spanking once or twice.I know I lose my temper,but I have never until today hit one of my children.I love her so much.She dosen't realize I have to protect her.I don't want her to met a similar fate to Jessica's.I need to make sure that the man she marries dose know how to raise children,and someone who can protect Izzy.Someone who can love her and pamper her.She deserves everything."
"Clive,what makes you think Felix can't?"
"Muriel,he has no sense of resposibility.He is a slacker and he can't commit,he is not good for Izzy.All they ever did was cause trouble.How can they survive a life together,they are just babies.Little children,who have yet to find out who they are and what they want."
"Clive,you are remembering the little tomboy and schemer who went around trying to get rich and become famous.The fact is,they are grown up.They ARE in love.They want to take care of eachother and grow old together.They want to be together.Clive I know that this is a wake up call for you,but...lets face the fact that Izzy is no longer a little tomboy who enjoys slideing in mud,playing baseball,and hockey.She is a young woman.One who is strong willed,opionated,and capable.Clive Felix and the King family are very nice people.They are a respected,well to do family.I still don't understand your reaction to this.I'm sorry,but I cannot agree with you on this." Clive was feeling very guilty about hitting Izzy and about not being there when Jessica died.He fell to sleep and tossed and turned all night.


CHAPTER NINETEEN:THE SKATING PARTY

Days passed.Izzy spent most of them in her room reading.She ate very little.Much of the time she didn't even change from her nightgown.The weeekend arrived.Clive still felt bad about hitting Izzy.He told her she could attend the skating party.However Arthur and Morgan were to go aswell to keep on eye on her.Clive and Muriel would be in Carmody speaking with potential buyers for the house.Clive and Muriel left late morining.Early afternoon arrived and Arthur,Morgan and a distraught Izzy left for the party.They arrived.
"Well I think I will go say hi to Cecily."
"Izzy,you can't Father said you we were are to make sure you avoid the Kings."
"Morgan Pettibone...You actually are siding with him?"
"No,but I don't want to get in trouble.You know it will get back to him.Mrs.Potts will surely inform the town,and you know Velma Bugle will tell.It's so obvious she wants you out of town to move in on Felix."
"Izzy...I think you should say hi to Cecily.And While you're at it...find Felix too."
"Arthur!Father will have our heads."
"Morgan,he left us in charge.I am the oldest...therefore I have more seniority than you.She has every right and reason to be with Felix.Izzy,just don't ket anyone see.The whole town will be all over it."
"Arthur you are the best brother there is!"She threw her arms around his neck.She then stuck her toung out at Morgan and went to Cecily who sat alone on a bench.
"Arthur,you made me look like the bad guy."
"Morgan...she hasen't done anything wrong."

"Hi Cess."
"Izzy!"
"Why aren't you skating?"
"Oh,I was,I just wanted to take a break.Izzy,we all miss you."
"I miss you too."They hugged.
"Izzy,I'm really glad you're here."
"Yeah.Cess,where is your brother?"
"Felix?Home.He dosen't go out much scince you had to stop seeing him.He mostly sits in his room and mopes."He barely eats anymore."
"Same here."
"Anyways...I'm going to go find him.Arthur is letting me.My Father and Muriel are gone for the day.Tell everyone I said hi."

She went go to tell Arthur she was going to Kingfarm and that she would be home before Clive got home latter in the day.Arthur made her promise not to elope.He was more or less teasing,but she had to admit,the thought had crossed her mind at times. She raced to Kingfarm.She pounded on the door.After several moments...Felix answerd.He was dressed,but didn't seem to care.His shirt was untucked.He opend the door with a half smile.He was obviously meloncholy.Izzy smiled at seeing him.He looked surprised to see her.
"Izzy?!!!"
"Felix!"She said lunging into his arms.
"What are you doing here?I--I-..."
"It's okay.My father and Muriel are gone for the day.Arthur said it was okay.Don't worry."
"Iz,I missed you so much.I was so miserable.I know that he is going to make you move to Halifax.Cecily told me.She heard Muriel at the store.Iz you can't leave.I will miss you too mu..."Before he could finnish she had her arms wrapped around his neck and had his lips pressed to hers.She kissed him long and hard.Once the managed to pull away he pulled her to her chest and stroked her hair.
"Izzy I love you so much."
"I love you too.I have to convince him that we are meant to be.I cannot and will not let him rip us apart.I just don't now how to prevent it.I may have to go to Halifax for awhile.You just have to remember I love you.You just have to make sure not to get all cozy with Velma Bugle in the meanwhile."
"Velma?"
"Come on...you know she can't wait to get rid of me."
"Izzy,I assure you that Velma is hardly a concern of yours." It finally dawned on them that they were still standing in the door way with cold air blowing in.Felix shut the door and guided Izzy to the parlor.
"Izzy I am so glad you're here."
"Me too."
"I missed you sooo much."
"I know Felix.I don't want to think about it.I just want to enjoy what time we do have together."She began to kiss him again.He slowly began to kiss her neck.She just put her arms aroud his neck.He looked up at her and smiled.
"Would you like to take a walk?"
"Love to."Izzy replied.



CHAPTER TWENTY:THE WALK

Izzy took Felix's hand.
"Iz,I'm just going to put a sweater on.I'll be right down."
"Okay."She waited at the bottom of the stairs.Soon he came down dressed for outdoors.He grabbed his coat,gloves ,scarf,and hat.Then he took Izzy's small hand and they walked to the lighthouse.They got there.They stood watching the ocean crash.It was cold,but they really didn't care.
"Felix,what are we gonna do?"
"I don't know."
"Felix,I know my father will make me go.I have no options.I can't stay here.I have no where to stay and no money to stay with."
"I know.I wish I could just ...I don't know,just never have..."
"Been foolish enough to fall in love with a girl with such a stupid father?"
"No,Izzy!No,Iz,I love you and I'm glad I love you.Izzy,please don't think like that.This not your fault.I know this causes you pain aswell.Izzy,I love you...don't be riddiculous."
"I'm sorry.I just worry.Cecily says you don't eat anymore."
"Not as much.I can't.I feel sick all the time."
" Me too.Felix,we have to do something.But what!?
I know we have no alternatives,but to...well part ways.Felix...maybe it's Providence trying to tell us something.Maybe,we aren't meant to be.This looks like we have no other way of doing things.Felix,maybe...just maybe I have to leave because I'm not your soul mate.As much as we wish it to be...maybe we are not meant to go through life as anyting but friends." Felix stared at Izzy.
"Izzy!How can you say that?!"
"Felix.I love you.Look at you.Because of me,you're miserable.I love you to much to let you waste away.Felix,sometimes when you love something enough,you can't be selfish.You have to let them go."
"Izzy!Then I guess I don't love enough,because I choose to be selfish!I want you with me.Izzy,I will not let you go,please,I know you're worried,so am I.You can't do this.We will win!!!!"
Izzy's eyes filled with tears.
"Felix,no...we can't win.It's over.My father would kill you if he could.I can't put you through all of his nonsense."
"NO,but you are willing to put me through the pain of watching you walk out of my life!?"
"Felix,I love you.I will never love anyone like I love you.But maybe this is not what God has in mind for us.Felix I am so sorry."
He advanced to kiss her.
"No.It would be easier if we didn't go through any long,heartwrenching goodbyes."
"Dammit!Izzy!I love you.Please,don't walk away from me!!!!!!!!!!"He was now crying.Izzy leaned to kiss his cheek.After she had done so he thrust her to him and strted kissing her,hoping she would stay.
"Felix,please...your'e making it impossible to leave.Please!"
"Izzy,I will not let you leave me.I need you."
"I'm sorry." She turned and started to run.
"Izzy!!!!!!!!!!"He raced after her.
"Felix,stop!!!!!!!!!!!"
"I love you!"He yelled.
She was balling.She fell to the frozen ground in a heap and started to cry.Felix haulted and slumped next to her.He put his arms around her shaking body.

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE:BEING SELFISH

"I love you."He said quietly.
"I can't do it.I can't walk away from you.As much as I should,I can't.I guess I'm selfish too."
"No,you're not selfish,a little crazy maybe.Iz,I never want you to give up on us again.Izzy,you mean so much to me.Please,don't you ever scare me like that again!"
"I'm sorry!I'm just trying to figure out what the hell I'm supposed to do!"
"I know,me too.Iz,running from me is not the answer.Izzy,we have to have faith.In God,in ourselves and in eachother.If we don't have faith,how will your father have any?"
"I don't know."
"Izzy,no matter what we will work this out.I promise you,one way or another we will get married."
"Okay.Good."
"Okay,so no more crazy talk?"
"No,no more crazy talk."Felix lightly kissed her lips.Then he helped her to her feet.
"Izzy,why don't we go to my house and talk?My family should be home.Maybe they could help?Unless you have to get home because of your father?"
"No,they should be awhile.Plus I could always lie."
"Come on,I'll race ya back."Felix said trying to get her to stop crying.
"You're on!" He raced off leaving Izzy behind him.A moment latter he heard a yell,then a thud.He turned back to see Izzy had fallen on ice.He ran to her.
"Izzy!?Iz,wake up!"He shook her motionless body
"Izzy!Please open your eyes!"

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO:UNCONCIOUS
Felix gatherd her lifeless form into his arms and ran home.He arrived.Janet was making dinner.Felix thrust open the door.And yelled for help.The whole family came.
"Oh,dear God!"Janet said.
"What happend,son!?"Alec gasped.
"Oh,my Lord!"Cecily said in awe.
"Get her on the couch."Felicity instructed.Gus just stood there hoping she would be alright.
"I'll go get the docter."Cecily told.
"Arthur.Get Arthur."Felix said.Cecily ran to the Pettibone's.Felix moved Izzy to the couch.
"Oh,my God.Oh,I can't beleive this!She can't die on me!"Felix said horrified as he looked at her motionless body,so helplessly lying on the sofa.
"Felix.How come Izzy was with you?"Alec asked.

"Clive and Muriel went to Carmody for the day.Arthur said she should come see me.We went for a walk.We went racing back,she tripped on ice and knocked herself out.Oh,it's all my fault.If I had suggested we race she would'nt be like this!"
Cecily ran up the porch.She banged on the door.Clive,who had moments latter answerd it.
"Mr.Pettibone!Wheres Arthur?!"
"Inside.What is it?!"
"Arthur!"She yelled apoun spoting him."Come quick.Izzy has been in an accident.You have to come now!"
"What!?Where is she?!"Clive yelled.
"At KingFarm."Arthur said grabbing his stuff.
"WHAT!!!!!????!!!!!"
"Not now!Lets go!" Cecily ,Clive,Arthur,Muriel and Morgan all headed to the farm.
"Arthur,how could you let her see Felix?!"Clive demanded.
"I felt she had a right.Now please...now is not the time!"They approched the house.Clive flung open the door.
"Where is she!!!!!!!!!??????????" Felix heard him in the other room.
"Oh NO!!!!He is back.Oh,God,please don't let this me judgement day!!!!"He thought to himself?"
Arthur raced to the sofa.Clive right behind,as Cecily lead them.
"Oh,my..."Arthur insisted everyone let him examine her alone.But first Felix had to explain.
"So it's your fault my daughter is on her death bed!!!!!That figures!"Clive screamed at Felix.
"Clive,calm yourself!"Janet yelled coming to her son's defense.
Clive was annoyed.Hours passed.Arthur knew he should not move Izzy.She and everyone else would stay the night.Clive was in a frenzy.Felix would not move from Izzy's side.Clive eighther.Felixgot up to get some milk.Clive followed him in the kitchen.Arthur went to inspect again.Morgan followed."Felix King.This exactly why I didn't want you with Izzy."
"Clive."Muriel scolded.
"Muriel,it's because of him...she is like that.It is his fault."Felix started to cry.
"Well,the whole ordeal never would have happend if you wouldn't have been just a fool and let us be together!!!!!!!!!"
"Felix!It is incidents like that...why I will not allow this marriage!And firthur more who do you think you are?!Raising your voice to me!Felix King,you are low,and disrespectful.I wish we never moved to Avonlea.Then this whole thing never would have happend!"
"No,but then we never would have met!Clive I can't listen to this any more!!!"Muriel exused her self in tears and walked out for air.
"I can't believe you are more worried about this than you are your own daughter."Gus said exiting with Felicity.Janet,Alec,and Cecily followed them to check on Izzy.Clive stared at Felix.
"Felix King!I am going to have your head on day!!!!!"
"Whatever!!!!!!!I don't care what you do to me.I love her!!!!!!!!No matter what you do...I am always going to love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I always have,I am not going to suddenly stop because of you!"
"Felix!You are no good for her!"
"Why?Tell me what it is you want me to do!Whatever Clive,What do you want?I will do it!If you want me to quite my job at the hotel and move to Halifax ,so you can see her all the time,FINE!Thats what we will do!If you want me to get down on ,y hands and knees and beg you..I will!If you want me to join the Military again...Okay,thats what I will do.Whatever you want Clive!The only thing I won't do is give up Izzy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Felix!I just want a man to love Izzy and take care of her!"
"So,problem solved.Thats what I want to do!!!!!!!I LOVE HER!!!!!I WANT TO BE THERE TO TAKE CARE OF HER!!!!!!!!"
"NO!"
"STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Father,stop!!!!!!"Morgan yelled.
"I can't stand it!Father,why are you doign this?Izzy and Felix want to be together.They will be.You can't control it forever.They will elope,and you know it.Izzy is stubborn,you know she will do it.You are going to lose her.Only it won't be to Felix,it will be to your own stupidity,arrogance,stubborness and power trips!!!If you don't stop this then we all may never see her again.You know it!If you want to be a part of her life,then you better GROW UP A LITTLE!!!!!!!" Clive was so shocked.He was used to this behavior with Izzy and Arthur,but Morgan?He knew he was right.He was so angry he stormed outside.Muriel sat on the porch.The whole house had heard.
"He is right ya know?"
"I know.I guess it dosen't matter who it is.No one will ever live up to the idea I have of the perfect husband for her."
"Yes,but your idea is not the one that counts.Izzy's is.She loves him Clive."
"I know.Muriel,my baby,my little girl wants to get married.I just want the tomboy back."
"Clive,she couldn't stay that way forever.You had to see along time ago they were falling in love."
"I never thought they were serious.I suppose I should give them my blessing?"
"Along with a huge apology.We all need one of those."
"Muriel I am sorry.I really didn't mean to hurt your feelings."
"I know.Go tell everyone else your'e sorry.We can talk latter." Clive and Muriel enterd the house.


CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE:THE APOLOGIES

Clive humbled himself.He blurted out an apology and asked to speak with Felix alone.He and Felix walked outside.
"Felix.I ..."
"Look!Before you go crazy again I..."
"Hold It!Before you get defensive listen.I'm... so..r-ry.I really am.I see now how stupid I was.I know that no matter what Isolde will do what she wants.No matter who it is,I will never want to let her go,only thing is,if I don't let her go,I WILL lose her.I don't want that.You are an honorable man.You have good morals and a respected family.And if you have made anything clear it is that you love her.Felix,I give you Isolde's hand in marriage."
"What?"
"I said...I give you my blessing Felix."
"Is this some joke?"
"No.You have my permission."
"Thankyou sir..."Felix was in utter shock.He staggerd into the house.
"It's over ! The fighting is done!!!!!!!!"
"What?"Alec asked.
"Clive Pettibone just gave me his blessing to marry Izzy!"



CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR:WAKING UP

The next morning arrived.Izzy was still unconsious.Felix refused to leave her side.Hours into the morning a soft murmur came from Izzy's pale,dry lips.
"Arthur!Shes waking up!"Felix yelled.The whole house gatherd to her side.She slowly began opening her eyes.Arthur checked her,she did not show signs of a concusion.She looked up at Felix...
"Arthur?"She whisperd.
"No,Izzy,it's Felix."
"Who?"

"Felix.Come on Izzy,stop kidding."
"Whos Izzy?"
"You are."
"Oh," She looked at Arthur and mummbled something about the name Morgan.
Izzy has no idea who anyone was.


CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE:AMNESIA
"Izzy,stop playing."
"Felix,she isn't.She really dosen't know who we are,or where she is.She is sufering form Amnesia.It is very common after blows to the head.It is usually temporary."
"What do you mean...usually.You mean she may never remember?"
"Well,lets not think negitively."
"Isn't there anything we can do to help her get her memory back?"Cecily asked.
"We can show her old photos,tell her stories of her history.Do things like that,and it might help.She may be fine in the morning.I suggest we take things slow at first."A few days went by.Izzy knew no one,she didn't know anything.She knew what they all told her,but she could not actually remember it.Felix tried desperatly to get her to remember him.He told her about their first kiss,the first time they admitted their love.Nothing helped her.He was a complete stranger to her.He tried to kiss her and hoped she would remember.She did not like it when he touched her.He was so scared.He had just gotten Clive's approval,and she couldn't remember his name. A month went by,everyone tried desperatly to make her know.She rememberd the stories,and believed them to be true,but could not remember them.She walked about town with Felix,only she really was incomfortable.He thought he was going to have to start all over,but if his Izzy came back to him...he would start from scratch.


CHAPTER TWENT-SIX:REMEMBERING
One afternoon,Felix and Izzy were walking along the shore line.He looked at her.She was empty.Just a shell of his once beuatiful Izzy.She stared at the water.He started to tell her about Pine Bend.She looked up.
"You're perfect the way you are,honest,Iz.Your like an ocean breeze."He said.
"With out the smell of fish."Izzy finnished.
Felix stopped cold.She rememberd.She looked up at him.For the first time she looked into his eyes and saw Felix,her Felix.Not just some man that she heard stories about.He looked at her and for the first time saw Izzy,not the shell of Izzy,but he really saw the woman he loved so dearly.
"Felix King.I remember!I remember our first kiss.I remember hitting you and calling you my best friend.I remember PineBend and Donny Lester...I remember you and convincing me not to go to Boston.I remember my mother.I remember my father and how he refused to let us be together.I recall the fall,and...Felix?My father?"
"What?"
"He knows about us and the fall and he knows we are out together."
"And?"
"Felix...?"
"I forgot...Izzy,Morgan told him to grow up.Then he came to us all and apologized.Then he gave me his blessing to marry you."
"He did?!!!!!!!"
"Yeah!"
"Felix,I'm sorry I couldn't remember.I wish I could have.I love you soooooooooo much."
"Izzy,don't worry.The important thing is,we are together.And that you remember now.Izzy I love you."He put his arms around her and kissed her lips.Then her forehead and her neck.He procceded to her nose and her eyes and her hair and then her cheecks.He kissed her hands and all her fingers.She leaned into his chest.
"Please hold me.Please don't stop loving me."
"I will always love you Izzy...we can fiannly get married.You are really going to be my wife!"He kissed her again,and again,and again. ...
Felix and Izzy ran to the Pettibone's.Izzy flung open the door.
"Father,Muriel!!!!!!!!!!!"She yelled.They came running.Arthur and Morgan went jetting into the kitchen as well.Izzy flung her arms around her father.
"I remember!I remember everything!The first time I wore a dress,all of you,EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!"
They embraced in a long family group hug,Felix included.Latter that day Clive insisted on taking the whole family and all the King's to dinner at the White Sands.Felix ran home to tell everyone to get ready.The Pettibones also got ready.


CHAPTER TWENTY -SEVEN:ALONE TIME

That night the two families met completely inthralled that Izzy was able to remember them all,for the first time in what seemed like forever.The whole dinner Felix and Izzy kept exchanging glances.It was apparent they wanted some alone time together.Everyone was so busy talking to eachother that they hadn't really thought about how they may want to spend some time together.Fact was everyone wanted to be with Izzy.Finnaly Cecily noticed one of the glances and whispred to Felicity.Felicity laughed causing the table,exept Felix and Izzy, to look at her.She just nodded in their direction.They were making eyes at eachother and didn't notice.Muriel burst into laughter.They looked up.
"Whats so funny?"Izzy asked
"You are."Muriel answerd.
"The looks you tow were giving eachother..."Alec chuckled
"You should have seen yourselves!"Felicity added.
"My word,very improper for such a place as this to be making eyes like that to eachother."Hetty explained.Janet laughed.
"Should we take this a sign that you two want to be alone?"Janet asked.
"Well,um...I..."Izzy stammerd.Muriel smiled at Clive,who seemed a bit disapointed that Izzy would like to lerave the family at such a moment.He just got his daughter back!He thought.Clive looked at the two of them.It was so clear they wanted to be alone.
"Alright....go on.Just don't stay out to late."Clive sighed.He still was getting used to this whole romance in it's self.Izzy kissed his cheek and she and Felix exused themselves.He walked with her out in the garden.He wrapped his arms around her.
"I'm glad we got away.I know it's being a bit selfish,but I would much rather have you to myself right now."Felix told her.
"Yeah,I'm just glad I remember everything.It was so hard knowing that all of you loved me,and yet I didn't know why.I could not love you back,because...I wasn't sure I was supposed to.I know it hurt everybody.I just feel so bad."
"Well,I always felt responsible.If I hadn't suggested that we race,if I would have escorted you like I should have you never would have fallen."
"Perhaps not,but you were only trying to help lighten the mood.Plus,everything happens for a reason,right?Well...if I hadn't fallen...maybe my father never would have gone off on everyone like he did...and Morgan wouldn't havfe confronted him.Then were would we be?I would most likely be in Halifax,seperated from you...maybe forever."
"Well I suppose.All I know is we can forget the whole thing.We can just start enjoying life again and begin to plan our wedding."
"I like that idea."She said as she nudged his neck with her nose.She kissed it ever so gently.She let out a sigh.
"Whatcha thinking about?"Felix asked her.
"Hmm?"She murmured softly.
"You let out a sigh.You only do that when you're angry,or deep in thought.I can usually tell when you are mad,this is isn't one of those times,therefor...what is it?"
"Oh,I was just thinking that things are finally starting to work out the way I always wanted them to.I finally know that my father supports me.I actually remember...I will finally be able to become your wife..."
"Oh,so you have been thinking about that too?"
"Yep.Before the accident that was all I ever thought about.I would be so lost in thinknig about waking up next to you every day,and making breakfast for you.I would imagine what it would be like to really be able to be with you all day long and not worry about answering to any parents,or anything like that.It would make me so happy to think of you."
"Well,I know I'm always happy when I think of you aswell."They were about to share a kiss.When a loud BANG of thunder was heard.Izzy jumped a mile.Rain began pouring on them.
"We better get out of her."Felix said.
"But I want more alone time with you."Izzy explained as he took her hand and started to lead her inside the hotel.
"Lets run to your house,Felix.It's closer than mine is."
"Well alright."They ran in the rain all the way to KingFarm.Felix slipped in mud on the way.The only part of the ground A mixture of snow and rain left a great slushy muck behind.Izzy's feet were coverd in slush and mud.They ran to thec porch drenced.Felix opend the door and they went in.
"I'll get you a towel Iz,hold on."
"Felix,should I take my shoes off?I don't want to leave tracks as I go."
"Not a bad Idea."Felix said while peeling of his shoes.They disguarded their coats and Felix gatherd a towel for Izzy.
"I'm going to go put some dry clothes on.Wait in the parlor if you like."Felix told her.Izzy took a seat on the sofa and waited for Felix.Moments latter he came down in dry clothes.
"Iz,I left an old hand me down of Felicity's on Cecily's bed.Cess,dosen't wear it anymore,and it looked like it would fit.Your welcome to change if you wish."
"Thankyou Felix."Izzy ran upstairs and put the dress on.She felt much better in dry clothes.She came back down in the little blue dress.
"Perfect fit."Felix said deciding she looked pretty good in the dress,but it matterd little what she wore...she always looked good where he was conserned.
"It's a pretty good fit."She said in return.
"June?"Izzy said.
"What?"
"How do you feel about June?"
"It's a nice month,what about it?"
"For our wedding?"
"Oh!Yeah.I like it.I wanted it during the warmer weather."
"Good.So this June then."
"This June?Isn't that a little sudden?"
"Not really.It's going to be March soon.Thats a good three months."
"Yes,but do you think we can get it all taken care of and planned by then?"
"Why not?With everyone's help?I know your mother,Cecily,your aunt,Felicity and Muriel are surely going to want to help.We can be set by then."
"I suppose.You know I want to marry you as soon as possible."
"You do?"She said shyly,and coyly.
"Uh huh."Felix said as he wrapped her up in his arms.He began to kiss her lightly on the lips.He started to pull away.
"Why did you stop?"
"I just wanted to look at you thats all."
"What?"
"I just wanted to look at your pretty face a moment."
"Oh."She said as she blushed.After all they had gone through Felix could still make Izzy blush. Izzy leaned her self upagainst Felix's strong form.He then kissed her head,even though it was a little wet.
"I love you."She whisperd.As he was about to reply they heard the door open.Janet and Alec ,Cecily,Felicity,Gus, and Daniel walked into the parlor.
"Hello."Janet said."Izzy,your father said that if we saw you we should send you on home.It's getting dark and the storm had let up."
"Okay,thankyou Mrs.King."
"Whats with this Mrs.King bussiness?Iz,you're going to be family.You more or less have been family for the last two years."
"Sorry."Izzy smiled.
"Hey,Cess.Isn't that dress one I gave you?"
"Yeah,but I don't wear it anymore.It looks nice on ya Iz,keep it."
"Thanks,but I was just borrowing it scince my things were wet."
"Take it.It looks good on you.Better than it ever did on me."
"Thanks."
"Well I suppose I should walk you home,Iz?"Felix said.
"Oh,yes.I should go.Well see you all latter."
"Bye."Alec called as the grabbed their coats and headed out the door.Felix escorted Izzy home.



CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT:RETURNING TO HALIFAX

The Pettibones felt they should go back to Halifax now that Izzy was alright.In a week they would leave.Felix and Izzy announced their wedding for the end of June.Felix also wrote the Dales in England and Sara in Paris to tell them the news.The replies were ones of great joy.Two days latter the Pettibones gathered at the train station with Felix and Izzy.They were going to see their train off and help with luggadge.
"Now,Felix.I am trusting you to look out for my daughter."Clive told him.
"I will be sure to take very good care of and watch out for Izzy."
"Yes well,you need not take to good care of her."Clive said.
"Goodbye dear."Muriel said as she hugged them both.Clive shook his hand and kissed Izzy's cheek goodbye.Morgan and Arthur,both being big brothers made sure to give Felix a good talking to about watching out for their babysister.Morgan was moslty joking about it.Arthur was a little more protective.Even though he liked Felix and in away always knew they would get together.They finnished their farewells and boarded the train.Once it was out of site Felix went to go to work at the hotel and Izzy to the store.But not without a kiss first.


CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: ENTER ADELINE

A week went by.Felix was on his way to see Izzy and go to lunch.They often went to lunch together during the week.Felix was on his break and headed for the general store to met Izzy.As we was walking up to it a pretty young woman with dark blonde hair spoke.
"Felix King?Is that you?"
Felix looked hard at the woman trying to see who it was.
"A-Adeline Hodgson?"
"You remember me?"
"Adeline.What are you doing here?It's good to see you again."
"Oh,well actually I moved her yesterday."
Felix did not remember Adeline looking so beautiful before.But then she had grown up.Just then Izzy came out of the store.
"Felix."She ran up to him.
"Oh,hello.Felix aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?"
"Uh-Oh.Sure."Izzy had taken notice that this stranger was quite pretty.
"Adeline,this is my freind...."
Not only did he not say fiance,or love.or anything like that...he didn't even say best friend.Just simply friend.If that wasn't enough to annoy Izzy.This was worse.He could not think of her name.It just would not come to him.He loved her so much,and yet he could not tell you her name if his life depended on it.
"er...uh,..."
"IZZY,Pettibone."Izzy said annoyed.
"Adeline Hodgson."The pretty newcomer said cheerfully.
"Well it was nice meeting you Miss Pettibone,and it was nice running into you again Felix.But I should be going.Hope to see you soon."Felix and Izzy nodded.As soon as Adeline was out of site Izzy's phony smile faded.She turned and started walking to the hotel for lunch.
"Iz.I am sooo sorry.You're mad aren't you."
"No.I'm not mad why should I be angry?I'm fine."
"No you're not.I know when you are angry,and this is most certainly anger."
"Lets just go eat."
"Iz,I'm sorry my mind went blank.I haven't seen,or heard form Adeline in years.She shocked me thats all."
"Felix,drop it."
"Izzy..."
"Felix,how do you know her?"
"Well,she came to Avonlea a while back...we became freinds.Look it was nothing.Listen I apologize.my mind went dead."
"Did you convinently forget we were engadged?"
"Convienetly?"
"Yes Felix.The second a pretty woman enters your life you start introducing me as your friend!Not even best freind ...just friend.Felix,hello!!!Are you listening?The second a pretty face comes waltzing by we are just freinds again?It makes me wonder how serious you really are about us."
"Iz,look...Adeline was my first crush.It lasted all of a few days.She was a theif.Nothing ever came of it.She means about as much to me as Velma Bugle!Now look...Izzy thats the whole story.She startled me alright.Now if you want to stand there and tell me how horrible I am and question my feelings for you...go ahead!If you don't know how I feel by now then,I don't know what I can do to make you see.So the question is how serious are you?!" Izzy looked a little surprized.She realized how riddiculous she was being.
"I'm sorry Felix.You're right.I just got a little jealous.She is so beautiful,and I just got a little conserned."
"Izzy,you have no reason to be jealous of any woman.You are as beautiful as they come.I love you.You must know that.Izzy,nobody will ever mean more to me than you.I love you sooo much I can't see straight.But it is nice to know that you get jealous when other women pay attention to me."
"Felix King..."Before she could say anything else he had his lips firmly against hers.She did not protest at all.



CHAPTER THIRTY:ANDREW

A few days went by.The family had recived word from Andrew that he would be coming in on tomorrow's train to visit.Everyone was exited to see him.They made a spot for him to sleep in Felix and Daniel's room.The next day Felix had to work,but Cecily met Andrew's train.
"Andrew!!!"She yelled as she spotted him.
"Cecily!"They hugged.
"Cess,this place looks the same."
"Belive me,things have changed.Maybe not Avonlea ,but we all are different."
"I can see that,you are so big."
"Talk about big,you should see Felicity,she is about eight months pregnant."
"You have to be kidding me."
"Nope."They walked along.Cecily showed him everything.He recognized some people,but not all.
"Who is that?"He asked as he spotted a young woman stepping into the general store after lunch.
"That is Izzy Pettibone..."Before she could tell him that was Felix's fiance Andrew had already begun questioing Cecily.
"How long has she lived here?"
"A while now.She is a good friend of mine.And she and Fel..."
"She is absolutly gorgeous!I have got to meet her!!Cecily introduce me."
"Alright,but I think you ought to know that..."
"I have never in all my life seen a more beautiful woman.Infact,Cess.I will introduce myself.I will find an exuse.Cess,do you belive in love at first sight?"He walked towards the store before she could answer.

"Oh,boy!"Cecily said to herself.

Andrew walked into the store and began browsing.He was the only one there.He picked up a book and pretended to thumb through it.He desided he would buy it.
"Good afternoon."Izzy said cheerfully.Her smile dazzled Andrew.
"Good afternoon."
"Will this be all?"
"Yes miss...?"
"Pettibone,but do call me Izzy."
"Izzy."
"That will be one dollar."
Andrew plunked down his money.
"You're new in town."
"Avonlea never changes.Everyone knows everything about everyone else."Andrew commented.
She looked at his surprized.
"I lived her awhile back.I'm here visitng my family."
"Oh.I see. Mr.?"Before he could answer Cecily came bolting through the door.She had decided he could not let him suffer the humiliation of advancing towards Izzy and being shot down on the fact she as engadged to his cousin.
"Andrew!We had better go."
"But Cess,I..."
"NOW!Bye Iz!"She said as she drug him out of the store.
"What was that for!?"
"Andrew...that woman is not the woman you want to fall for."
"Why not?"
"You just don't."
"Give me one good reason why not."
"Because she is engadged."
"Oh."
"...To Felix."
"Felix?!That pretty,sweet,adorable woman is engadged to Felix?!"
"Yep."
"Felix King?!"
"Yeah."
"Oh,dear God."
"I thought you should know."
"Thankyou Cess,but I still think she is the most becoming creature I have ever come to know."
"So does Felix."
"Felix?I can't beleive it."
"Don't worry,there alot of pretty faces in Avonlea.You'll meet someone else."
They walked home.
"Andrew!!!!!!!!!!!"Janet called kissing his cheek.
"Welcome back to the island."Alec said.
Felicity came waddling down the steps.
"Oh.my Lord."
"Andrew,I know I'm a cow,but do close your mouth." She hugged him.
"Felix should be home near dinner time.He is bringing a guest.You'll love her Andrew.His fiance is such a sweetheart."Janet said.The irony was to much.If only they knew how much he would love her.Daniel showed Andrew to his room.This way he could get settled and they could get to know eachother.
That night Felix came home.Izzy followed him in to the house. Felix spotted Andrew.
"Andrew!"
"Felix!" They shook hands.
"Andrew I would like you to meet the love of my life,and soon to be bride,Izzy Pettibone."
"Hello again."He said shaking her hand.
"Again?"Felix asked.
"We met at the store today.So this is the family you were coming to stay with?"
"I guess so."
With that said Janet annonced that it was time to eat.
The whole meal Andrew found it impossible to take his eyes off Izzy.He knew he had to,but he couldn't.He was falling for her,and hard...not to mention fast.After dinner concluded Felix and Izzy exused themselves and went to be alone in the parlor awhile.They were always sneaking off to makeout.The table filled with idle chitchat.All Andrew could think about was Izzy.He decided he had enough idle talk.He went to strike up a conversation with Felix.When he walked into the parlor he found Felix and Izzy necking.
Andrew was very displeased by this.He cleared his throat to get their attention.They looked up.
"Oh,Andrew,didn't know you were here.Sorry."Felix said.
"Oh,no.I'm the one who interuppted.I just thought we could start up a conversation."
"Oh,I like that idea.I'm interested in hearing some stories."Izzy said.Andrew began telling about his traveling.Some stories from when he lived on Kingfarm and others.He told some jokes and found that he and Izzy got along great.He knew he had a problem on his hands.He was desperatly falling in love with his cousin's fiance.


CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE:IN LOVE WITH IZZY

Four days had passed.Andrew was sure he was in love with Izzy.She was so kind,warm,loving,cheerful and stunning.He was desperatly in love with her.He had to tell her.He was sure she could love him as well.She had to see that he was her soul mate,not Felix.He had to tell her how he felt.As luck would have it there was a knock at the door.Andrew answerd.
"Hi Andrew!"Izzy said cheerfully.
"Hi."
"Is Cess around.I want to show her these dress patterns?"
"No,she isn't.But Izzy can I tell you something?"
"Sure." Just then Felix enterd the kitchen.
"Izzy!"
"Hi,Felix."He walked over to her and kissed her.
"Felix,Andrew is standing right there."
"So?If he had a fiance as pretty as you,he would want to kiss her as often as possible.Wouldn't you Andrew?"
"I guess."If only Felix knew how badly he wanted to kiss Izzy, Andrew thought.
"What did you want to tell me?"Izzy asked.
"Oh,never mind."Andrew walked out of the room.
He was sure she was the love of his life.It was no longer just infatuation,he really loved her.He realized,Felix or no Felix,he had to win Izzy's heart.

CHAPTER THIRTY TWO:TELLING IZZY
Latter that day Andrew went to the store to talk to Izzy.No one was in the store so he knew it was a good time.
"Hi."Izzy said.
"Hi.Izzy there is something I have got to say to you.Now please here me out."
"Go ahead."
"Okay.Izzy Pettibone.I think you are very sweet.You have a big heart,a kind soul,and you are probaly the prettiest woman I have ever known.I am madly in love with you,and I know you could love me too if you gave it half a chance.I know you are engadged,but it's a mistake,I should be the one to love you.Let me be the one to kiss your hair and hold you.Please Izzy,give it a try.I know you will love me."He moved behind the counter swept her up into his arms and starting wildly,passionalty kissing her.Little did he know that Clara Potts saw the whole confrentation.She quickly began passing the word to everyone. Meanwhile Izzy was shocked.She quickly pulled away.
"Don't pull away ,please."Andrew pleaded.
"What are you doing!!!!!!!?"
"Don't you understand I love you."He advanced towards her again.She pushed him back.
"Look,Andrew...I guess I'm flatterd,but I love Felix.He is the only man for me.I love him so much it hurts and no matter what...I will never love anyone else like that.You are a very nice man,you are good looking.You'll meet her someday,but I am not your soulmate!"Izzy closed up shop early and went home.Andrew returned to Kingfarm around dinner time.By now the whole town had heard about what he did,including Felix.Andrew got home and Felix was ready and waiting for him.


CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE:ANDREW VS.FELIX

"I have some questions for you Andrew King."Felix said.
"What?"
"Look,I know what you tried to pull at the store today,the whole town is talking about it.Clara Potts saw the whole incident.Now,I want answers!What were you doing kissing my fiance?"
"I'm in love with her."Janet,Alec,Cecily,Daniel,Felicity and Gus were speechless.They sat at the kitchen table in awe.
"What did you say?"
"I said I am in love with Izzy.She dosen't belong with you.I am her true soulmate."
"I think you are highly mistaking!"
"No,I am the better man here.I am a lawyer,not some hotel assistant.I don't constantly come up with wild schemes to get rich,but of course I am.She needs a real man,and quite frankly I don't think you're up to the job.You can't support her.She should be pamperd and spoiled,and we all know you are in no postion to do that.Lets face it,she is far to good for you."Felix drew back and slugged Andrew in the jaw.
"Look,Izzy is my girl!Not you or anybody else is gonna take her away from me!You just keep your hands to your self and stay away from her!"
"The hell I will!"Andrew stood up and hit Felix in the eye.They began beating the living tar out of eachother.Finally Felicity yelled"EXUSE ME BUT MY WATER JUST BROKE!!!!!!!!!" "Now?!"Gus yelled.
"Yes!"
"Oh,good Lord.Cecily upstairs with me.Alec break them up,Daniel go sit in the parlor.Now!"They halled Felicity upstairs as Alec and Gus tried to pull Felix and Andrew apart.
When they managed to pull them off eachother,they were both bloody.Felix's lip and nose was bleading.Andrew's mouth was bleeding as well.
"Thats enough!!!!!!!!!"Alec yelled.
"Calm down,both of you."
"He has no bussiness advancing at Izzy!"
"Felix,calm yourself!Now is a bad time to settle this.Your sister is upstairs giving birth.There will be no fighting in this house until she finnishes.That could be awhile so cool off."
"I can't wait that long,Andrew,care to step outside?"
"Love to!" They marched outside .
"It's better to let them get it out of their system."Gus told Alec.
"I know how he feels.Thats how I felt about Arthur.Only this is a little more serious."

Hours passed.Felix and Andrew were still screaming at eachother outside and taking the occasional swing.Felicity too was screaming as she was bringing her first born into the world. Soon Izzy came by to find Felix.She saw Andrew and Felix fighting.
"Whats going on?"
"Nothing."
"Yes,keep out of it sweetheart."Andrew said.
"She is not your sweetheart!She is MINE!!!!!!!"
"STOP IT BOTH OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Izzy yelled.
"Now,I will not tolerate this.Andrew I have told you before...I love FELIX!!!!!!!And Felix King,why are you doing this?You don't have to fight."
"I am defending you,and us."
"But you don't have to.I love you and you know it.Thats all that matters.Now lets go get you cleaned up,you're bleeding."Felix and Izzy walked in the kitchen,Andrew followed.Gus,Daniel and Alec sat in the parlor.Izzy grabbed a washcloth and started cleaning the blood of of Felix's face.
"I know it stings,but I am almost done.There much better."
"Thanks."He said tenderly.
Izzy wrapped his arms around her waist and starting kissing his neck.This was more than Andrew could bare.He went to sit in the parlor.
"Izzy,I love you."
"I love you too."
"Andrew is right about one thing.You do deserve to be spoiled and pamperd."
"Well,so do you my love."She said while nuzzling him.


CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR:A MIRACLE IS BORN

Felicity pushed and pushed for all she was worth.Screaming was heard throughout the house.Gus stiffened with every noise.It was apparent he was nervous.Alec laughed at his constant pacing,He tried to clam him,but little helped.Alec started sharing stories about how nervous he was when Felicity was born.Gus didn't find much comfort in them.His sight was much better,but not perfect and for some reason that worried him.He kept thinking it was going to make less of a father or something.Felicity let out yet another horrifying yelp.Izzy and Felix joined the rest of the family in the parlor.Felicity's screaming made Izzy wonder just how much pain child birth was.Cecily continuesly told her mother she was never going to have children.The yelling was to much.It was obviously painful,and Cecily was certain she would crack under the pressure.
"One more push!"Janet begged Felicity.
"I can't!!!!!!!!!"
"Yes you can,you HAVE TO!"
"No I don't!"
"Yes dear,I'm afraid you do!"
She screamed and yelled,and she pushed.
"One more!!!"
"I thought that was it?"
"Well,I thought maybe it was,but keep pushing."
Felicity obeyed.She let out the loudest,longest,most awful scream.The whole house crinnged at it's echo.Then another sound was heard.A cry was heard.It rang throughout the house.Everybody looked up.Gus was frozen.He couldn't bring himself to move,talk anything.He was simply still.Moments latter Cecily came downstairs.She smiled.
"Gus,I think you should go upstairs and see your new daughter now." Gus slowly walked up the stairs.His heart was racing.He tenativly enterd the room.He saw Felcity with tears in her eyes as she held her baby.Janet too was crying.
Gus walked over to his wife.Janet left the room to let them be alone awhile.Felicity handed her to Gus.He was sp afraid he would drop her.
"Go on,hold her."Gus held her protectivly in his arms.
"She looks so much like you."He said softly. "She is so beautiful,Felicity."
"I know she is.What do you think we should name her?"
"I don't know.Do you have anything in mind?"
"Actually I was thinking we ought to name her Eliza.I was thinking Eliza Jane would fit her well."
"Eliza Jane Pike?I ...like it."
"Good,so do I."
A while latter Felicity and Gus took Eliza down stairs.Everyone wanted to hold her.Nobody could get so much attention as little baby could.She was so adorable.She feel asleep in her grandfather's arms.The only one who didn't want to hold her was Andrew.He liked her and all,but he was in a bad mood.He was still certain that Izzy and he were made for eachother.


CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE:ANDREW AND ADELINE

The next day the members of the King household were awaken by the sound of a baby's cry.Felix overslept and ran to the hotel.Andrew moped all morning over Izzy,Daniel left for school and more chaos occured.The hussle and bussle of a monday morning was one that consumed the farmhouse. Felix was still very angry and Andrew.Andrew was still bound and determined to win Izzy's affections from Felix.That was an impossible task if ever there was one.Andrew desided he would go to the store and talk to Izzy.On his way he bumped into a pretty young woman with light brown hair,and this very pretty brown eyes.It was Adeline.He felt the same way he did when he first saw Izzy,only it was stronger.
"Exuse me miss..."
"Adeline Hodgson."
"Andrew King."He said shaking her hand.
"King?Any relation to Felix King?"
Andrew began wondering howcome all the pretty girls liked Felix.She didn't ask any relation to the Kings or to Cecily King...she asked if he knew Felix.
"Yes,we are cousins."
"Oh,well I'm an old friend of Felix's.It's nice to meet you Mr.King."
"Nice meeting you,and please call me Andrew."
"Well,it was wonderful getting to know you Andrew,I hope to see more of you."Andrew nodded as she walked down the road.He was quite taken with Adeline,suddenly he forgot all about Izzy.



CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX:APOLOGIZING
Andrew realized how stupid he had been.He had completely jeoprodized his realtionship with his family over a girl that he didn't REALLY love.He was a bit sweet on her maybe.Who would'nt love Izzy?Only he wasn't IN love with her.She was sweet,charming,and had a big heart.He had to go apologize.He walked into the store.Izzy was reading a book at the counter,obviously a slow day.
"Hi"He said slowly,and slurred on the account of his swollen jaw(something he hoped Adeline would over look).
"Hi."Izzy said back to be polite.She was very angry that he would compermise her the way he did.
"Izzy,may I please talk to you?"
"Look.Andrew,what do I have to do to get you to understand that..."

"Wait!I came to apologize.I realize that my feelings for you were those of infatuation.You are very sweet,charming,intelligent,kindhearted and very friendly.I was wrong.I never should have behaved the way I did.I am not usually so bold with people.I don't rightfully know what came over me.I guess you were just the first woman to really take the time to want to get to know me in a long while.I misunderstood your being kind,as a sign of a true love.I am sorry.I jeopardized my relationship with my family and with a potential friend.I really would like to be your friend Izzy.I just want to start with a clean slate.Please forgive me Izzy?"



CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN:FORGIVING ANDREW

"Yes.I will forgive you.I would like to become friends.
The one you really havev to talk to is Felix.He was so looking foward to getting to know you again.He really wanted to be friends with you.You really hurt him,not to mention my reputation.Go talk to him."Andrew walked to the hotel.He enterd to find Felix giving Simon Tremayne the details on the incident.Everyone knew about it,but Felix was venting to Simon,who had more or less become family.Felix was sort of like the son Simon never had.
Felix spotted Andrew.He grew angry.His face became tight and annoyed.
"Well,I think I shall exuse myself."Simon said not wanting to be involved in the on coming fued.

"What are you doing here?!"Felix said irratated Andrew even had the adasaty to come within two inches of him. "I came to talk to you."
"I don't want to talk Andrew.You completely disregarded me and went after what was mine."
"If you would listen a minute..."
"No.You listen!Andrew,you tried to take my best friend and love of my life away from me.You tried to rip her away from me!I have lost Izzy over and over.Once to the lies that this town spread.Again to the war.Then I almost lost her to her father,and then to her Amnesia.I am not about to lose her to you!I don't care if you are family...I never want to see you again!You had no right.I was really looking foward to you coming here.Now I wish you would leave.I won't lose her,not again!"
It dawned on Andrew how worried and insecure Felix was when it came to Izzy.There was no doubt she loved him...but that hadn't always matterd.He still almost lost her.Andrew knew this wasn't going to be easy.He realized this was about more than just his advancing at Izzy.

"Felix!I came to apologize.I am very sorry.I realize that I don't love Izzy,not really.I confused infatuation with love.Anyone can see you two are meant for eachother.It's wriiten all over your faces.I really was happy to be coming back here.I really wanted to be friends with you and I know I messed it up.I never wanted to become so taken with Izzy.I met her before I even knew about the two of you.I am sorry.Please forgive me."
Felix really wanted to be frineds with Andrew.He decided to give him another chance.

"Alright Andrew.You are forgiven.Besides,you may be right."
"What about?"
"Me and Iz.I may not be the man to take care of her.I love her so much...but everyone seems to doubt.And I am starting to wonder if it's really fair if I marry her.I can support her I guess,but not like someone like you could."

"Your'e right.Noone like me could support Izzy like you.You can provide her with more than just money and shelter and so forth.You back her emotionally aswell.No one could love Izzy like you do.No one would sacrifice for her like you...they may,but they would certainly be more resentful.You are willing to do everything for her and think nothing of it.You love her Felix.Thats what counts.Felix,you are a wonderful man.You are honest,hard working and well...in love with her.Thats what I always wanted,true love.I got jealous and thought that Izzy may love me back.So I was willing to fight.But ya know something...I really am sorry.Felix don't have doubts,she loves you.Believe me she made that incredibly clear to me.You really don't have to worry when it comes to Izzy.She is desperatly in love you.So don't worry."
"Thankyou Andrew.I just wonder sometimes what exactly she sees in me.I can't figure it out.I know she loves me...I just don't know why."
"Maybe you should ask her."
"Well,I just know I somehow got lucky."


CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT:VELMA BUGLE AND IZZY

Felix sat across form Izzy at the table.She made him dinner at the house.It was quiet at the Pettibone's.Felix couldn't take his eyes off of Izzy.She smiled his way.
"More soup?"She asked him
"No thankyou.It's delicious but I'm stuffed,I couldn't eat another bite."
Izzy laughed.
"Words I never thought I would hear you say."
"Yes well...how was your day?"
"Fine.Andrew apologized and I forgave him.Did he go see you?"
"Yes.I also forgave him.But it made me wonder..."
"Wonder what?"
"How come you wouldn't want to be with someone like Andrew?"
"What?I'm confused."
"Well I mean...Andrew,he is rich and has a great house in Montreal,and everything.I guess I just wonder,how come I got so lucky.How come I was the one you picked?You could have almost anyone Iz."
"Well,I don't want anyone...I want you.And the reason being is I fell in love with you."
"Yeah,but why?"
"Why?Why you ask?Well alright Felix...how come I love you?" She walked over to where he sat .She plopped herself down on his lap.
"Lets see,what do I love about you?Well for starters,I fell in love with your big heart,loving soul,kindness,your crazy schemes,and well ya know...you are adorable.In fact...you have the softest hair."She said as she ran her fingers through it.
"You have the most wonderful forehead.The prettiest blue eyes,which by the way make my knees weak whenever I look into them.You have the most kissable nose."She said as she gave it a peck.
"Plus the most kissable neck."She said while working her way along the nape of his neck.
"Not to mention the most loving arms."She said as she wrapped his arms around her.
"And you have the most loveable hands too."
She said while kissing the tops of his hands.
"And you know what else I love...I love resting my head apoun your shoulders and chest.I love you .I love everything about you.I love your precious smile that can make me faint.I love to be with you.I love the way you laugh and everything else.I love to kiss you,to make dinner for you.I love just simply being around you Felix."
She then kissed his lips.Forcing him