Olive's P.O.V.
The question hung in the air for several minutes. I knew I needed to say something, but all coherent thoughts escaped me. My mind raced as it thought of what my answer should be. I love him, and he loves me. We laid ourselves bare for one another after his accident, but we've only been together about a month. That's too short a time to move in together isn't it? Yet, somehow I just wanted to blurt out yes. I mean we stay together every night anyway. What's the difference?
"No," I started, and the hurt on his face killed me. "Move in with me instead. I don't want to lose my mom's flat."
The joy that rekindled in his eyes made my heart swell. He propped himself on his elbows over me again, kissing me so deeply that he stole my breath away. He smiled down at me, a smile I had yet to see before. The happiness radiated off of us in waves. I know everyone will say it's way too early, but it feels right. We love each other and we're practically with one another every day and night anyway. We pretty much live together already, but between two places.
"Thank you, Rose!" He squeezed me tightly against him, almost knocking the air out of my lungs. "You've just made me the happiest man." He kissed my neck multiple times, making me shiver with goosebumps.
We laid naked on the bed for a while, cuddled into each other with our legs intertwined. We were happy and content to just lay there silently with one another. His soft breaths tickled my neck, sending waves of happiness through me. I loved being here with him, at this moment. I didn't want to let him go, to let this moment pass.
"Lucas?"
"Yes, my dear Rose?"
"Let's go pack." I was excited to have him move in with me already.
"But...bed," he groaned.
"One more hour," I said.
"One more hour," he confirmed with a smile.
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"What is this?" I asked Lucas holding up some random black straps that seemed almost like a harness.
"Hmm, I can show you later." He winked, making me throw it right at his face with a blush.
"I think I'll let you finish packing up this area," I said, moving away from what I realized were actually a lot of sex toys.
"Are you sure you don't want to see all the things I'll use on you in the future?" He gave me a playful smirk. I just shook my head at him as I moved on to another area.
Lucas actually didn't have that much. He said all the furniture could stay, it's his dad's apartment anyway. We packed his clothes, his toys, his office, and some small personal items he had. We were done within 3 hours.
"I'm starving! What about you?"
"Famished!" I rubbed my stomach.
"Let's go. I know the perfect place." He grabbed both my hands, pulling me off the ground. "I'll have someone bring the boxes to your flat. Let's go enjoy ourselves."
"What do you have in mind?"
"Just trust me Rose." He smiled at me like a small child. And you know what? I did trust him. I trusted him completely.
"Okay." I nodded.
He pulled me out of the apartment, rushing me to the car. He seemed so excited which only made me wonder where he was taking me. He played a song with no words but a happy melodic tune. The sun felt so nice with the convertible top down. A happy feeling deep inside me, seeping into my bones.
Lucas pulled into the parking lot of a small building. I eyed him curiously as he parked. When he turned to look at me he had a mischievous grin on his face.
"Time to play," he said, hopping out of the car and running to my side.
We walked hand in hand inside the small building. The doors opened to reveal some arcade games in the front right. Towards the back left were a ton of pool tables, were most people were right now. To the right of us was a large circular desk, with vests and guns behind them. Finally, in the back there were bowling lanes, with a concession and prize counter as well.
Lucas led me towards the right. It seems we would be playing laser tag together, and I felt so excited to beat his ass. I've only ever played a few times, and each time was with Ian. I had come out victorious every time, so my confidence in winning this is high. We weren't the only ones playing of course, but we made sure to be on different teams.
"I love you, Rose, but you're going down," he whispered in my ear as we separated, entering the battlegrounds of sorts from different sides.
"If I were you I'd start to worry about being beaten by a rose," I said as I sauntered away confidently.
Our game started, and I stayed hidden amongst the shadows. I made my way through the arena, looking for Lucas. I shot a few kids along the way, always catching them off guard. I was behind a column, hiding away as the enemy passed me by. My vest flashed before me, letting me know I had been shot. I looked around, finding Lucas' smug smirk above me.
He got me.
I ran off, trying to hide again. Everywhere I went Lucas would somehow find me before I even spotted him. It was beginning to annoy me at how easily he was winning. I hadn't shot him once, yet he'd shot me 5 times already. I'll get him at least once.
I hid well, waiting for him to find him. I saw him pass me by, not noticing me for once. I was able to shoot him, making me jump out and do a little victory dance that only resulted in me being shot by someone else. I slapped my forehead in response, making Lucas laugh.
"I think I may win this one, Rose." He winked at me, before running off.
I gave chase and the game continued this way until Lucas' team came out victorious.
"You're cute when you pout," Lucas teased me, kissing my cheek. I shoved his chest lightly in protest.
"Am not."
"Extremely cute."
We headed towards the delicious smell of food that beckoned me forward. I ordered a pretzel, a hot dog, and a red cherry icee. Lucas ordered a couple pizza slices, a pretzel, and a blue icee. I played with his feet under the table as we ate. I was having fun, feeling like a kid again. Lucas always had a way of making my troubles fade.
"Want to play pool next, or go bowling?" He asked me when we finished eating.
"Pool."
He nodded, taking my trash for me and then returning to collect me. He grabbed my hand and found us a table to play. He set the balls up for us as I grabbed our sticks. Lucas went first, showing me he was a master at pool. He'd almost gotten all his balls in before it was even my turn. I'd gotten a few balls in, but was having trouble finding the right shot to take with one of my balls. I felt Lucas' arms snake around me as he leaned over me.
"Try this," he said adjusting my arms, shoulders and hips. He then guided me into hitting the cue ball that shot my solid red into the pocket. I smiled widely, happy to have gotten it.
"Thank you," I said, turning to kiss those lips of his.
We placed out sticks back once our game was over. Lucas had won again. It seemed he was not the kind of guy to let someone beat them just because they were a girl. I liked that though. I would be mad if I won with him not giving me his all. He seemed to understand that about me, not taking it easy on me at all. We bowled next, laughing at the amount of gutter balls I was getting. Lucas would show me how to do it, and I loved it when he did. I had honestly never been bowling before.
"It's like you've never been bowling before," Lucas teased me.
"I haven't," I said, making him freeze beside me.
"I'm sorry, Rose. I was only teasing you. I didn't think this really was your first time." He seemed sad as he apologized.
"Don't worry about it. I'm glad it's my first time with you." I kissed his cheek, before taking my shot. It hit 2 pins and I celebrated a little too loudly. "I actually hit some pins." I smiled at him happily.
"You're too much." He shook his head with a smirk.
The day was amazing, and filled with so much fun and excitement. I was happy Lucas thought to take me here. Although I lost absolutely everything, I still enjoyed it. It was the first time I was happy to lose. Best part about losing is that someone else gets to win. And in this case that someone else is Lucas.
"Ready to go home?" He asked me, making me smile.
Home, our home now.
"Ready." I nodded at him, following him out to the car.