I sit up on his bed, running my hands over the smooth satin sheets. The memories of our first time flood back into my mind. The touches, the gentle kisses, the warmth of his body against mine as I fell asleep in his arms.

Will was leaving tomorrow.

He was going to Harvard. To live his dream. Just like I had wanted him too.

But now I just wished I had more time to spend with him before he did.

I imagine him at Harvard. Waking up in the morning, walking to class with his friends. He would work hard and fall asleep on his desk while pulling all-nighters, the bags that would develop under his eyes, his hair would be sticking out in odd directions. But besides everything, he would be happy. I could also see the way his smile would radiate, the way his eyes would sparkle with joy when he finally completes his years in med school.

I walked around his room, feeling my way through his t-shirts, one of which I still haven't returned to him. I looked in the mirror and saw the pictures taped on it. One of us on graduation, all of us together, we looked utterly ecstatic. I'd miss these idiots so much.

Then there was one of him and I. The same one I had on my board at home. When we'd joined forces in middle school to pull the most epic prank against the seniors. I wish I'd realized then how I felt about him. I wish I just had more time with everyone.

The door creaked open and Will came in.

"Oh hey ba-Harper?", he dropped his gym bag on the floor and advanced towards me, "Why are you crying?",

"I am?", I brushed my hand over my cheek, "Oh yeah, didn't realize that",

"Yeah but why?", he asked, looking concerned.

"I don't know",

"Anymore lies you wish to feed me?",

"I've got a whole box of them", I retorted.

"Save them, I'll listen to them when I get back from Harvard", He chuckled.

I don't know what it was that pushed me over the edge, but I started bawling like a baby.

"Harp? Babe hey, don't cry", Will said soothingly, taking my face in his hands.

I wrapped my arms around his waist, burying my face in his chest.

"I'll miss you", I sniffled.

"Is that what this is about? Because I'm leaving?", he chuckled stroking my hair, "You are such a dork",

"Not funny", I growled.

"It kinda is", he said amusedly, "Considering how cute you look when you cry",

He let out a long sigh.

"Do you want me to stay?", he asked.

"No!", I pulled away, "How could you think of that?! Why would you do that?!", I punched his chest.

"I was just asking!", He chuckled again.

"I swear you chuckle one more time and I will commit manslaughter", I threatened.

He held his hands up in surrender.

"I just wish I had more time to spend with you", I admitted, "That's all",

"Before you break down again, I have something for you", he faced me to the mirror, "Close your eyes",

I shut my eyes and heard him shuffle around for something. He took my hand in his and I felt something cold against my finger.

"Now open them",

I looked down at my hand to see a ring fitted perfectly around my finger. The same one I thought I had lost in the accident.

"I had it polished and-",

He didn't get to complete the sentence.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him into a kiss. He placed his hands on my back, pulling me closer, deepening the kiss.

"I love you", I mumbled into the kiss.

"I love you too", he pulled away, kissing my forehead, "And I always will",

I could've stayed in that moment forever. Holding onto him. The man I loved so much, it made my heart ache. And the man who loved me the same.

*****

"Sweatshirts?", I asked.

"Check", Will replied exasperatedly.

"Clothes, just because I'm too lazy to go over each category?",

"Check",

"Chargers, Laptop, Books, Necessary medications, vitamin tablets?",

"Check, Check, Check, Check, Check",

"Kenzie's friendship bracelet, don't ever lose it unless you want her to turn into fricking Godzilla and trample through the city to come for your head",

"Disturbing, and Check",

"Important pictures?",

"Check",

"Required documents?",

"Check",

"Kat's goodbye card?", She worked hard on that thing. If she'd worked that hard on school work, she'd be a fricking Einstein by now.

"Check, it's very......blue",

"It's her favorite color", I replied, "Sunscreen?",

"Ahh, Check",

"A piece of my sad broken weeping heart?",

"Che-", Will scowled at me, "Maybe if you wouldn't insist on me going to Harvard, we'd be together", he pouted like a little child.

"See that's the difference between a good girlfriend aka me, and a clingy girlfriend aka Kenzie", I replied, "I encourage you to follow your dreams, while Kenzie keeps Daniel in her pocket at all times",

"Ok ok ok, although I suspect it's because I'd never fit in your pocket", he leaned closer, "I'd love to be in though",

His hand slid down to my butt and I smacked it away.

"Public place William", I reminded him.

"Oh come on, I'm leaving in a few minutes", he whined.

"I slept over last night!", I protested.

"You mean, you slept with me last night?", he grinned cheekily.

"However you wish to put it", I was suddenly very interested in what was going into the trashcan.

"We were naked, I had my hands all over you, and you didn't seem very shy to have yours all over me", he came closer to my ear, "You were trying so hard not to moan",

"OK YES WE HAD SEX!", I clasped my hand over my mouth, realizing I'd spoken a lot louder than intended, a few people passing by chuckled at us.

"We did", Will smirked.

"Fuck you", I growled at him.

"You did",

"Seriously? Last few minutes we have before you leave and you choose to make me admit we slept together, to some random people?",

"Yeah, you look cute when you get all shy",

I glared at him when suddenly, our little fight was interrupted by the flight announcement.

"Guess I gotta go now", Will's eyes saddened a little.

"Mhmm", I fidgeted with my sleeves, trying hard not to cry as I bit down on my lip to keep it from quivering.

"I'll miss you", Will said.

"I'll miss you too", I managed to smile.

He took a longing look at me and smiled.

"God, you're beautiful",

That sent me over the edge. Once again. Yes, I know I'm a crybaby alright!

My eyes started to flood with tears and I frantically tried to wipe them away.

Will pulled me into a tight hug.

"I love you", he whispered into my ear.

"I love you too",

We'd never get tired of those words. We could say it to each other a thousand times over and over again. And we'd never get bored of saying them.

We shared one last long kiss, with his hands caressing my face and my arms wrapped around his waist.

I watched as he passed through the doors, giving me one last smile and wave as he disappeared amongst the crowd.

I was so anxious about him leaving. A thousand questions swiveled around my mind for the past week. Would we last? Would we still love each other just as much? Would the distance eat away at our relationship?

But standing there. I had a feeling. A feeling of reassurance.

Something told me.

That we'd be alright.

And I walked out of the airport with a smile on my face.

Remembering how all of this.....started with a Locker Room Incident.

Me:

OOOHHHHH MMMYYYY BAAABBBIIEEESSS!!!!

I FEEEL LIKE A PROUD MAMA GOAT!!!

Or Mama dragon, whatever you call it.

Don't leave yet!

Bonus chapters to come! With their proposal and wedding and most importantly! Babies!!