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"They're reserved just for you. I'm not interested in soccer. It was always more Johnny's sport than mine." My chest tightened at the recollection of John's brightly smiling face on the soccer field. He was a teammate I could always count on. Our passes were flawless, with little words needing to be said. We knew each other's moves and plays, almost as if we were in each other's heads.
"Yeah, he was pretty fucking amazing."
We grew silent, a sadness falling about us. I know we were both living in the memories of John right now. I can't imagine how much Leo misses him, being his actual brother. John has always felt like a brother to me, too, but it's different. I know he's left a hole in each of us. One that's been hard to fill.
"Okay, enough with this sadness," he said, shaking his hands in the air as if he were blowing the sadness away from us. "Is there something you want to tell me about where you're living now?" He arched a brow knowingly, making me give him a big grin.
"I may have moved in with Rose." I wiggled my eyebrows at him.
"Are you serious?" He sat up quickly, leaning forward over the table. "You guys have only been dating like a month! That's insane." He shook his head.
"It may be insane, but it's right. It feels right for both of us, so screw what everyone thinks is a normal timeline. I know I found the woman I want to be with, so why bother waiting?"
"Lucas," he said my name in a concerned tone. "Be careful. That's moving extraordinarily fast, and I don't want either of you to get hurt."
"I won't hurt my Rose. I'll only help her grow."
"I hope so."
We ate lunch together, talking about stupid stuff. He was playing some new video game he wanted me to try. We talked about the new night club we want to go to. He even mentioned the new drink he concocted, which I plan to never drink. I learned from my mistake last time. Leo makes the most delicious drinks you don't even realize there's a shit ton of alcohol. The next morning, I had the worst hangover of my life.
"I better head off to my class. Tell Liv I say hi. Let's go out this weekend, all of us."
"Sounds good." I gave him a hug before he ran off in the direction of his class.
Another hour till my Rose is back in my arms.
Chapter 36
Olive's P.O.V.
Lunch with Hailey went great. I was scared to tell her about Lucas moving in with me over the weekend, but I was stupid to be. She was so happy for me. She yelled so loud in excitement causing everyone to turn and look at us like we were crazy. We spoke about it for a little while and by the end of it Hailey had washed away all my doubts and insecurities about it being so soon. This is why Hailey is the absolute best. She never judges, just gives advice.
Class felt like it was dragging on, maybe because it was the last one of the day, and I know Lucas will be waiting for me. I missed him terribly already, even though we saw each other this morning. There's a moment when a person becomes your entire life, and I feel like I've had that moment with Lucas. He is everything I think about, all the time, at every moment. He's everything to me.
"Don't forget to work on your projects now, so you won't be trying to finish them over Thanksgiving break." Professor Devarti advised us.
Wrong sir, that's exactly when I want to do it.I am not wasting my time with Lucas. I'll work on my project and papers while Lucas is away with his mom and Lisa. Once I'm done, I'll drive up to Portsmouth and check on my dad's girlfriend and baby. It's only a four-hour drive, so it's not too bad. Not worth flying there.
We were dismissed from class, and I don't think I've ever bolted out of there faster. I saw him right outside the door, making me smile. I felt my heart beat rapidly at the sight of him. A warm, joyous feeling erupted inside of me, knowing he was here for me. He reciprocated my smile, looking just as happy to see me. He pulled me into a tight embrace before kissing me shamelessly in front of everyone.
"Hello, my beautiful Rose," he said, rubbing his thumb over his jaw.
"Hello, my shiny Knight."
"Ready to go home?"
Home, our home.
"Very much so."
He kissed me one more time before walking me to the car. We talked about class and my work. He told me what he did while I was in class. He and Leo got to spend time together and I was happy to hear it. They need more time with one another. As much as I hate being apart from him, Lucas still needs his friends, and I need mine.
"Want to cook together tonight?" He asked me randomly as he drove us home.
Home,still so giddy thinking about it.
"Ooo, that sounds good! What should we make?"
