"So, what's next?" I whisper, my head resting on Miles' chest, still basking in the afterglow of our intense passion—was it the third or fourth time? I've lost count, but it hardly matters. With him, I could go on forever.
He draws me closer, wrapping me in his arms. As he tenderly brushes my hair back, he suggests, "Ready for round five?"
I give him a light nudge, teasing back, "You know that's not what I meant."
He feigns a hurt look before turning serious. "For now, we live life on our own terms."
But what does that really mean?
I shift slightly, propping myself up on his chest, our eyes locking.
What's the game plan? The future looms ahead—my freshman year wrapping up, and where does Miles stand in all this? His medical aspirations, his cancer treatment...We've danced around the future for so long. How can we dream of a forever without facing these questions?
He seems to sense the whirlwind of thoughts in my head. Gently, he lifts my chin, his kiss landing softly on my lips. It's a comforting, grounding gesture, a silent promise we both understand and treasure.
Bringing our faces close, just inches apart, he offers, "How about we take it one day at a time? Embrace a little uncertainty. Does that work for you, Mills?"
His words, somehow, click into place. It feels right, easing into the future rather than rushing to solve it all at once. Everything seems destined to fall into place, just like us.
I smile, feeling his thumb caress my chin. "As long as I'm part of your everyday, I'm all in for that plan."
His eyes soften. "You're my constant, Milli, and I know it took me a while, but I get it now. I can't imagine a day without you, or not telling you I love you."
I beam, feeling like the luckiest person alive. Miles Chasen—he's not just a name, but my personal jackpot. His laughter, light and soft, fills the room as he gently repositions us, leaving me lying on my back.
With a twinkle in his eye, he teasingly inquires, "Now, where did we leave off?" That question marks the beginning of our new adventure together, unfolding in the most incredible way imaginable. Seriously, it's the best. Here we come, round five.
