AUDREY
We said our goodbyes to Emma and her girlfriend on the couch, making promises to see each other after New years. Sebastian and I stayed in our childhood homes before meeting at the airport the next day to fly back to Paris, practically becoming comatose upon making it to the bed, I lost track of the time that passed while I slept and going down for food as the sun began to rise.
Sebastian woke up and joined me in the kitchen half an hour later, we ate in groggy silence before going back up to sleep more. It took us a full day and a half to recover, returning to our normal routine after new years.
"When do you start back to work?" I played with his fingers as I leaned into him, our legs a tangled mess on the sofa.
"Next week. At the moment I feel run down so I'm hoping the excitement kicks in soon, after all, we only have a month left here before we go back."
I sighed, a mixture of exhaustion and disappointment. "I forgot we leave in a month, I'm going to miss this place."
"I'm sure there are a lot of places similar to this back home, you could always live there." He tightened his arms around me, enveloping me in a cocoon of warmth.
"It won't be the same, unless..."
"Unless what? Sure it'll be the same, heck it will be better, we just have to make great memories together and fill the home with as much chaos and love as we have this one."
"I was going to ask if you wanted to live with me but I'm relieved that you basically already said yes." I laughed as he began placing kisses on my cheek, the sensation tickling me.
"Of course I would say yes, I have big plans. Baking together, having a water fight in summer, making a pillow fort, all that fun stuff." He rested his head on my shoulder, his arms still holding me tightly. "I want to make so many memories with you."
"So do I, after all, I'm going to whoop your ass in that water fight."
He seemed hesitant at first but then shrugged and nodded. "I was going to disagree but you run really fast and there's no way around it."
Eventually, the days blended into each other, we both got back to work with me being blessed as the one with the most free time. Sebastian and I would go on dates every chance we could, sometimes he was the one taking me out and other times I was the one taking him out, whether it was to dinner or by a paintball gun only the day could tell.
In the mornings we would sit on the sofa or at the table and talk about small things while we drank our tea and ate our breakfast, at night we would talk about our day and our plans for tomorrow while we ate our dinner and drank our beverage of choice, sometimes we got fancy and cracked open a bottle of wine but then again, everything in moderation. It felt nice to be able to have a routine with someone and only want the best for them and for their day to go well, all while knowing they wished the same.
"So how are you two? Any grandchildren on the way?" My mother's question made my cheeks burn, I could hear my sister Margo in the background scolding her.
When Margo and Logan left the cabin they decided to move in together, Logan even called me one day to ask about what kind of jewellery Margo liked and even going so far as to hint at an engagement ring and so then began our comradery when it came to a proposal. At the moment Logan was finishing up his album so Margo was visiting our mother for lunch.
"I don't think we are at that point in our relationship." I took a sip of my tea and tried to calm myself.
"Oh, honey, if you're waiting for marriage just know that we don't mind, although your father is a little more traditional but hey, it's the modern age and if you wanna have kids outside of marriage just know that we will support you."
"No, mother, that isn't what I...I don't think either of us is ready to have kids."
"I see, well, if you ever do feel ready make sure to let me know so I can start shopping for my grandchild, apart from that make sure you are practising safe sex." Oh dear lord help me.
"You take over the company in February don't you?" Margo joined my mother on the sofa. Margo, my saving grace, oh how I love you.
"Yeah, why?"
"It means that we begin working with each other, my little baby sister is going to be my boss. Ha! Watch your back Cheryl, steal my pens again and I'll have you fired." Nevermind, I think it's you that needs a break in Paris.
"Wow, you would abuse my power for your own gain?"
"She makes a point Margo." My mother nodded, smiling politely.
Margo stared at me through the camera for an uncomfortably long time before answering. "Absolutely, those were good pens and I would go to war over them."
Margo held her ground, even though the minute of silent judgment she did not waver. The rest of the call was spent talking and laughing, eventually, it had to end and I waited for Sebastian to return.
I was woken up by a light nudge, the bedroom was dark and Sebastian was in front of me. He placed a kiss on my forehead, greeting me and stroking my hair. "Hey, sorry I fell asleep, I'll get started on dinner."
He stroked my hair, the feeling so comforting. "It's okay, I got home early and I noticed you were sleeping so I made dinner, I hope you are in the mood for pasta."
"I'm always in the mood for pasta."
"I know, it's why I decided to make it, and I even got your favourite cheese on the way home so that when you woke up you would be able to eat good cheese and I would get to see you happy."
I stared at him as he continued stroking my hair before kissing him. "I love you, so much."
"I know, and I love you even more."
"You sure about that?"
"Sorry my love, this is a subject that you can't beat me in, don't even try me." He placed a kiss on my forehead before carrying me bridal style down to the living room, placing me on the sofa and pressing a button on the remote before going to the kitchen.
The screen lit up to Megamind followed by my own personal moment of confusion. Sebastian returned with a trolly with the bowls of pasta and glasses of water and wine, my mouth began to water as he placed the bowl of pasta in front of me along with the drinks.
"I know you slept pretty hard so I made sure to give you water first. And, well, we both love Megamind so..." He laughed and began to dig into his pasta.
"You are amazing, and I love you."
"You are also amazing, I love you even more."