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37. joshua tree

saturday - 09:12am, california time

       They were now in Joshua Tree.

They arrived friday night by plane and were planning to stay till tomorrow, Sunday, night and then, they would leave to Los Angeles. After their kiss, they didn't have that much alone time, Kira was still having classes and her job, but she still managed to be with Drew after those or at night. They were just enjoying each other's company and just appreciating what they had at the moment, no pressure on them.

Leo didn't talk to her for a few days, but she still sent him a message to apologize for their past relationship and for him to know that she was still his friend. She didn't want to be on his bad side, because after all, he was hurt, she understood that. He managed to sent her a message apologizing too, but that he wanted some space and she agreed of course. Kira also talked to Matthew yesterday, apologizing for giving him false hope for something she wasn't ready for, which he dismissed saying he understood and he was happy for her - she also tried to give his hat back but he refused, saying it looked better on her.

So now, fast foward to the weekend, Kira was finally alone with Drew. Away from all the stares, the people, no one to tell her what to do. She could finally breathe again, finally be with him with no one interrupting them. She was currently studying a bit for her exam on the following Tuesday, while she was waiting for Drew to be back from his grocery shopping.

"Honey, I'm home!" 

Lost in her thoughts, she failed to see Drew getting inside of their Air bnb, with two full bags of groceries. She snorted upon seeing him struggling to put those on the kitchen island.

"Remind me how long are we going to be here, again?" 

Kira put away her laptop and got up from her place on the couch, going to help Drew sort out the groceries. He smiled at her, grabbing her from the back of the head, giving a forehead kiss afterwards.

"We have to be well fed. Better have more than have less." 

"Whatever you say big buy."

Drew laughed and both started to put away the food on their respective places. 

"How's your studying?" he asked.

"It's fine, the worst part of this course is already over. This is just an individual knowledge of the things we did."

Drew looked at her, smirking. "And you're gonna nail it."

She smiled. "Of course I am."

After sorting everything into their places, Drew decided to grab some things to make some pancakes for their breakfast. Kira insisted on helping but he refused saying for her to take this extra time and study a bit more. She joked saying she was worse than her Dad, which Drew responded with an eye roll. And so, she continued to study while Drew made their breakfast. 

It felt so good, being like this with him. It felt so natural that Kira almost forgot about the two months that they didn't talk, the worries that got into their minds. They didn't have alone time like this before so now it felt like a fresh start, something that fit into her life. 

"Here it is, the best pancakes of your life!" 

She saw Drew carrying a tray with pancakes and juice towards her, which he placed on the coffee table in front of her. She put her laptop away again and Drew grabbed her legs, placing them on top of his own. 

"You really don't know my Dad's pancakes, they are the best." Kira replied, which made Drew gasp.

"Are you saying that my pancakes are not good?"

She laughed and grabbed, with the fork, a bit of them. "I'm saying that you can't compete with my Dad." 

She ate the three pancakes that Drew prepared for her in an heartbeat. She wouldn't lie and say they were bad, no, they were amazing. When she ate the first one, she couldn't stop eating the other ones, which made Drew laugh a lot. 

"And you were saying I can't compete with your Dad?" He asked between laughs.

Kira shook her head, drinking the rest of the juice. "You can't, you just had beginner's luck."

Drew smiled. "Beginner's luck, you say?"

They were facing each other and Drew intertwined both of his hands with Kira's, which made this one utter a smile. He still thinks this is a dream, that he's going to wake up the next day and that she's not going to be there, but however she still is. He can't believe how lucky he got, to have someone so caring to him, that made him the happiest person and the better version of himself. He looked at her, a smile on his face, taking her hand towards his mouth, leaving it a kiss.

"I can't remember what we were talking about." Kira said laughing, Drew following her.

"Well, I guess it was about how lucky you are to be with me."

She snorted. "I'm sure it wasn't that."

"I beg to differ."

Kira laughed and Drew wrapped his arms around her waist. They were laying now, her arms were resting on top of his chest, her chin on top of them, looking at him and memorizing every little detail about his face. He smiled at her.

"What are you thinking about?" He asked and brushed some of her hair away from her face.

She smiled at that. "Just you in general."

Drew shook his head, smiling. "Oh you're gonna make me blush."

She laughed and grabbed his left hand, playing a bit with his fingers. She noticied the rings on them, the ones she saw he never taking it off, the ones he always played with when he was nervous - it was a part of him that she adored. Drew was looking at her, watching her getting distracted with his fingers. He was really falling in love with her and that didn't scared him anymore. This feeling, so unknown to him before, felt so right to him at the moment, so right with her. Kira was the person he was looking for to be apart of his life, to share the good moments and the bad moments to with, the one to be by his side. He was certain of it, he is certain that she is that person.

Then, he took his ring silver off, the one who had an heart encraved on the inside and pointed towards her. She looked at him suspiciously, not understanding what he was doing.

"I know we like each other, but I think this is too soon, Drew." Kira said, laughing a bit.

He rolled his eyes, smiling. "Don't be a smart ass right now." She laughed. "No, I just want you to have this. Take it."

She arched her eyebrow. "Why? This is yours. You always have this."

"That's why I want you to have this, because I always had this. This way, I'm always with you wherever I am."

Did Kira said how much she didn't like to cry in public? Well, she was tearing up now, listening to what he was saying. Drew grabbed her face with his right hand, a concerning look on his face.

"Are you crying? Why are you crying? Did I say something wrong?"

She shook her head, smiling, which made Drew even more confused.

"I just, I'm so happy. This is so thoughtfull, thank you." She took the ring. "I will always have this with me."

She placed on her index finger, right hand and looked at it. It fitted perfectly, which made Drew smile more. He inched closer to her, grabbing her face, now, with both hands.

"We never talked about labels, but this week with you has been a dream and I'm certain I want you in my life, for as long as I am alive." He caressed her cheek. "So, I guess I'm saying that I want you to be my girlfriend, officially."

Kira had the biggest smile on her face right now, she really couldn't stop smiling. Like, literally what did she do to deserve this? After everything? The universe was truly being good to her, she couldn't thank it enough. She rested her nose against his and closed her eyes.

"Officially, I want you to be my boyfriend."

They smiled and inched closer for a kiss. Kira would never get tired of this.

. . . 

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author's note.      MY BABIES ARE OFFICIALLY TOGETHER !!!

CAN I HEAR AN HURRAY???

short chapter but a sweet one, they already talked about everything. they just needed to make it official and later on public!
guys finally, i love them so much! they deserve an happy ending don't you think?
the book is almost over my dudes <3

thank you so much foooor everything! i love u all so so much. have a good weekend, see you next week !