Whatever It Takes (Bold As Love 3)

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Jake

Emily's words bounce off the walls of my skull even after she's fallen asleep. I could can feel, hear, and see the love. She has left me speechless. There was no other option than to kiss

her. Words were lost, hidden in the depths of my heart, surrounded by love for Sweetness.

I force myself to fall asleep. School starts back tomorrow and I've got to get up early.

“Rise and shine, love,” floats in one ear.

“Five more minutes,” I beg. With my eyes closed, I reach out and pull Sweetness to me. I nuzzle her neck and enjoy every second of the next five minutes, wanting to make it last.

“C'mon, Jake. You've got to go to practice.”

“I'm like Rapunzel. I need a kiss to wake up.”

Emily belts out a laugh. “That's Sleeping Beauty, love,” she says after a quick peck. I sigh and roll away from her warm body. Out of bed I go as I begin to get ready for practice. Sweetness is asleep by the time I'm about ready to leave. I kiss her forehead before I go.

***

The next few weeks are fantastic. Emily doesn't experience any headaches or nightmares. She spends more time with her friends and enjoys her time with them. I've come to appreciate every moment with Emily. More so than before..

Emily decides that we would should not do anything special for Valentine's Day. “Every day is Valentine's Day with you,” she says. So we stay at home and watch movies together. Our time is still crunched because of our demanding schedule. Nevertheless, we make the most of it.

Our first year of college is complete and we will be heading home for the summer in the next few days. An offer has been made to me, but I still have to discuss it with Emily. Her reaction is what I'm worried about. I'm not sure what to expect.

How do you tell your girlfriend that even though you've made plans to spend two weeks at the cabin with her, you've been offered to go to Canada for those same two weeks to a hockey camp where you will work with the best of the best?

Summer is approaching fast and I have to make a decision by this weekend. Walking into the apartment, Emily is sitting on the couch. She turns to me and smiles. Here goes nothing.