*Y/N's P. O. V. *

"Just...just stay with me from now on, please. I need you back, princess, I really do."

I took me months and several visits to a therapist to try and move on even just a little bit from my feelings for him but it only took him these words to bring it all back.

"You really have the worst timing when it comes to these things, don't you, Patrick?" I teased him and he looked at me apologetically.

"I know," he answered sadly, "I'm really sorry, Y/N...but if you really don't want to, just tell ---

"You kidding? That's all that I've been dying to hear from you for months, Stump. It's just that I'm not in a perfect position to commit to anything, I'm a mess, it's also a mess out there and honestly, I'm lost, " I explained to him.

"Let me be lost with you then. Y/N, I'm not rushing you, in fact, I don't need labels or anything like that...I just need you. I just...I just want you to be on my side again and I promise, I'll do everything to keep it that way," Patrick told me. I didn't expect him to be like this, I thought he already moved on from what we had but I realized he took the harder blow on this. He had to live with the fact that his decision led to this mess. And contrary to what he said, the feelings didn't pass.

I still do love him and it's obvious the feeling is mutual, it never really went away. We just tried repress that feeling and box it somewhere in our heads and now, it's wide open again.

"You know, truth be told? I never really left. A huge part of me is still with you even if I hide and deny it. You don't even have to ask, I'm still with you," I reassured him, "But for now, let's just see where this leads us."

"No rush, Y/N. As long as we're together," Patrick said while placing as kiss on the back of my hand.

~1 year later~

Few days after Patrick and I met, I finally got the courage to speak up about my current issue and shut them all off. I also officially ended it with my boyfriend because I know the relationship can't be saved anymore and everything about us just became toxic after these issues started. Thankfully, we managed to end it on a good note and we mutually decided to part ways.

On that note, I didn't do those things because I wanted to quickly fix everything to go and crawl back to Patrick who's already willing to let me in. No. It wasn't that at all. I did this so I can get myself back on track again and see where this goes from here. I can't keep myself drowning in that issue, I need to move on.

Fortunately, as fast as it spread, that's also how fast it died down after I gave my statement. Now, twelve months later, it's like no one remembers a thing about this and everything is back to normal again.....I'm back to my normal self once more and the bonus part is Patrick stuck with me during the whole ordeal.

We became like what we were before but this time, he's not holding himself back anymore. Now that I gave him another chance, he's really trying his best to make it up to me.

But as weird as this may seem, we still have no labels. There's no title to what we are right now, but truth be told, I don't care about that anymore. The best way I can explain this is we're in a constant mutual understanding phase and I'm good with that.

We know we love each other, we care about each other and we're loyal to one another. It's the best unnamed relationship ever and if this will just be it, I won't have a problem about it.

Our fans have picked up the closeness again and a lot were hoping for an official statement again. Some negative issues was brought up again, but it was quickly overpowered by those wholesome speculations that our fans have.

Patrick and I never really said anything official to them, but recently, it became more apparent that something is going on between us again. This caused our talent managers to come up with an idea that would intensify these speculations more. Both of us find it funny that history is repeating itself again

"Seems like fate really wants you both to be together again, huh?" one of them said as we assemble again at the office.

"Yeah. I guess you can say that again," Patrick told her confidently and I love the fact that he's proud of what we have.

"Well, since you both kept on denying it...maybe this will help figure out what you really have? You know, make it "official" again?" she replied, handing out a new piece of contract to both of us.

I laughed to myself as I saw the familiar piece of paper again. I remembered that this is how this all started and now we're back here. But in all honesty, I don't mind doing this again. I mean, we're technically already doing it, this will just put an official name to what we have.

"I don't think this contract is necessary. We already did it before, I think that was enough," Patrick answered casually which shocked me. He sounded like he had that answer in him for a long time, "Right, Y/N?" he asked. M

Right then, I realized that maybe he doesn't really want to put any kind of title on us. This contract may ruin everything we have going on right now and I can't risk that too. I'm contented with what I have with him at the moment.

"Yeah. I think so too," I agreed with him.

They tried to persuade us more but Patrick is firm with his decision and I agreed with him. It's obvious he doesn't want to mess up the current relationship we have by giving it any kind of title and I respect that. I know, somehow, people may see this kind of thinking as a red flag but honestly, having a mutual understanding is much better than having a fake and forced relationship title. So I'm good with this.

The moment they dismissed us, Patrick asked me out for dinner. It was a normal thing so I didn't think anything of it and our night continued as normal. We're just two people that found comfort on each other without caring about what other people thinks of us. And as Patrick said, as long as we're together, I'd like to think that everything will be fine and dandy.

After dinner, we decided to go and hangout at his private recording studio. The guy had turned that small building's rooftop into a small garden and we often spend our time there and just talk about random things. I think the meeting earlier made us feel like we need to discuss things and now here we are.

"Can't believe they offered us to sign a contract like that again. I mean, it's obvious they picked up our closeness again, I just didn't expect they'll act on it again," I told Patrick. I'm carefully leaning against the railing by the edge of the rooftop, just looking out to the city lights in front of us.

"Well, you know how those kind of things work in our industry. If it can be used for popularity, they'll do it. I just didn't agree since we once did it and it fucked us up, I don't want that to happen again, " Patrick answer and I nodded in agreement.

"Then I guess you really don't want to put any kind of title to what we have right now, huh? Even a contract can't push you," I said playfully. I'm not calling him out in any way and again, I don't mind us being like this. I'm contented with what we have.

"No," I heard him answer which just put a smile to my face, "Not with that kind of contract, atleast," Suddenly his tone changed.

I wasn't really looking at him because I was fixated gazing out in the open and staring at the city lights. I just know that Patrick is beside me that time, but this sudden change of serious to soft tone finally made me look at him.

"Y/N, if there's one contract that I want you to sign with me right now, it'll be to make our marriage legal," he said the moment I looked at him. I was obviously taken back with what he said, we never talked anything about this, heck, we don't even address ourselves as "boyfriend" and "girlfriend", this sudden mention of marriage really caught me off guard and I have no idea what to make out of it.

"I know you know that I'm still struggling with this. Honestly, I'm still scared that if we put a title to whatever this is we have, it may be ruined again, but now, I just don't want to lose you anymore. Y/N, I want to make sure that you'd be with me and even if I still have doubts with these commitment thing, I'd like the world to officially know that I love you and choose you...so I'm going to jump in and not hold back anymore," Patrick said as he held my hand tightly. His eyes are sparkling beautifully as he stare at me.

Before I could even react to what he said, Patrick began to slowly kneel in front of me and I feel like my heart could stop in any moment, "Y/full/N, I think I've earned enough experiences and levels with you that I'll be able to skip some stages. I just went ahead and defeated this final boss in my head and destroyed what's holding me back. Now I'm here to get the princess and show her to the world. It took me a long time to do this and get here, but I hope you're still with me, Y/N," Patrick spoke in a very gentle and soft tone. He's smiling at me and just staring lovingly which is enough to make me melt, "Will you marry me? Because Y/N, out of all the labels there is, I officially want you to be called as my wife."

I think my heart stopped beating at this point. I'm just staring at him while he's kneeling in front of me and holding up a ring. Tears are obviously flowing from my eyes and I'm just speechless.

This never came to mind because I accepted that we'll only be on a constant mutual understanding stage. That's already a great deal for me, but now he's here...proposing with his whole heart.

"You sure about this?" I teased him as I let out a laugh and whimper at the same time. Patrick chuckled at me, then gave me a reassuring smile.

"Y/N, I'd be insane if I don't marry you. This has been long overdue, I dont want to stall anymore," he answered.

I bit my lip to keep the whimpers in and I smiled at him. What can I say? I feel like he just slapped me with all the love he has and I'm just a happy mess there.

"Damn, Stump. You finally got a perfect timing at this," I said while cupping his face, "Of course, I'll marry you, Patrick," I said, finally giving him the answer he's waiting.

Patrick gave out an expression of relief, he must have been so nervous. But after my answer, he was ecstatic. He stood up and immediately kissed me, then he slip the ring around my finger. A perfect fit.

"I love you, soon to be Mrs. Stump. Let's not play pretend anymore," he whispered against my ear as he hug me tightly.

"I love you too, Patrick. And yeah, no more pretending this time, my soon to be husband."

A/N: Aaaack! Hope you guys liked this ending! Thanks for sticking with me during this series.
Love y'all!! 💕