Baxlyn's P.O.V.

I packed the last of my stuff into my Jeep and slammed the side door. 

I couldn't do this.

I waved bye to my parents.

I couldn't do this.

I hopped in to my Jeep and started the engine.

I couldn't do this.

I pulled away.

I had to do this.

Tanner's P.O.V.

I woke up to the sound of a door slamming. Peeking out my window, I seen Baxlyn putting boxes and a suitcase into her vehicle. My body began to panic as I watched her wave goodbye to her parents and drive away.

What was going on?!

I ran down the stairs and saw my parents at their usually spots, drinking coffee. I threw my shoes on and just as I was about to run out the door, someone grabbed my shoulder. 

"Hun, what are you doing? Come and eat breakfast," Mother said softly.

"No! I have to go after Baxlyn! Where is she going?" I demanded.

She sighed. "I have no idea baby. Now come eat."

"No! Mother, I know when you lie! Tell me where she is going!"

"She's going away and maybe it's for the best."

I balled up my fist and my jaw clenched. "You did this didn't you?"

"I did nothing at all. Now, if you don't come sit down, I am going to have to ground you."

I smirked. "For your information, I'm 18. You can't ground me."

I grabbed my keys and ran out the door, towards Baxlyn's house. Pounding at the door until Baxlyn mom came and answered it. She had a look of confusion and worry.

"Tanner, what are you doing?" Mrs. Standes asked.

"Baxlyn...wh-where did sh-she go?" I stammered.

"Oh she didn't tell you? Tanner, she left for UCLA. What's going on?" 

I can't believe it. "I don't know but I am gonna find out."

Baxlyn's P.O.V.

My phone kept ringing and ringing but I didn't wanna answer. I looked at the caller IDs as I parked at the main office of UCLA. I have 15 missed calls from Tanner and 7 from my mom. My vision blurred as tears welled in my ears. 

Why am I so weak? Damn you Tanner.

I hopped out of my Jeep and walked into the main office to check in. The administrator lady was about in her mid 30s' and looked very soft and kind.

"Hi there, how may I help you?" She asked sweetly.

"Um, yes. My name is Baxlyn Vans. I am checking into my dorm," I indicated.

The lady clicked a few buttons on her computer and the sound of a printer filled my ears. She grabbed a pen and placed down the paper in front of me. 

"Yes, now your dorm is 573 in building 5. Here is your key and this is the name of your room mate."

I looked at the letters of my room mate in bold. I am dead. 

Tanner Linden.

Tanner's P.O.V.

Only 30 more minutes until I was on campus of UCLA. I had sent Baxlyn more than enough calls. Why wasn't she answering me. 

I had a feeling my mother had something to do with this.

I wonder what she would think once she found out I called and put us in a co-ed dorm together. God, she was gonna kill me. Does this mean we are over? My heart ached at this thought.

***

After about 30 minutes, I arrived on campus and skipped the main office because I already had my information. I went to building 5 and saw Baxlyn's white Jeep already parked outside. I took a shaky, deep breath and welt for the small item in my pocket. I had to give this to her now.

I slowly got out of my car and opened the door to the building. Taking steps 2 at a time, I found door 573. I paced back and forth outside the door, wanting to knock but would choke up. What if she was really done?

Finally I found my balls and knocked at the door. I heard soft steps  pattering towards the door. My heart was racing and I could hear my own pulse as the door opened and there stood Baxlyn, looking like she hadn't slept in a while.

"Tanner? What the hell are you doing here?" she asked.

I was shocked. "Well, this is my dorm."

"Yeah but...I have to go." As she was about to shut the door, I stuck my foot between the door and me.

"Wait. Just hear me out," I pleaded.

She sighed. "Fine."

I took in a deep breath. "Listen, I don't know what happened. Why you took off like that...I just want to be with you. No matter what anyone says. I told you I would never leave you. Things may be complicated now, but it will work out in the end. I will do anything, anything to keep this relationship strong. I promise to provide for you. I promise to always care and stay with you. I promise to always love you Baxlyn. I love you." I chocked out the last sentence and took out the small blue box from my pocket.

I looked at Baxlyn and she was in tears. I stepped closer and wiped away a tear from her cheek and kissed her forehead. Then her nose. Then her cheek. The brushed our lips together. I got down on one knee and opened the box. There silver ring with a heart shaped diamond in the middle and her birthstone on one side and mine on the other.

"Now don't freak out on me, I am not proposing but I am promising you my love." 

She grabbed me by the arms and made me stand up. Her lips smashed on to mine and kissed me fiercely. My hands wrapped around her waist and pulled her closer, filling the small gap between us. Her hands fidgeted with my hair. She now moved her hands under my shirt, feeling my toned body. She groaned with pleasure. I pulled away as she stared to rip off my shirt.

"Now little miss, I don't do these kind of things in public," I smirked.

The next thing I knew, Baxlyn grabbed me by the hem of my shirt and threw me into the dorm. We stumbled into a room and she flipped me onto the bed.

In this moment, I knew she was the one I loved and wanted to be with. 

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This is the end of the book!

There is an epilogue coming so don't freak out just yet.

Till next time xD