forum Next Steps [Private RP — Closed]

Started January 16, 2019 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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(Violayyyyy…! sobs)

Gray’s POV:

When she pulled away from me, I wanted nothing more than to kiss her again, but held myself back.

I nodded at her mutely, not trusting myself to say anything. I let her grab my hands and lead me away.

( 😭 )

I couldn’t get him up to my room fast enough. The moment the door was closed behind us, I nearly collapsed against his chest. “You scared me,” I said weakly, sniffling a little and wiping away an ocean of tears. “So much.”

Gray’s POV:

I instantly wrapped my arms around her, resting my chin on her head.

“I know,” I said softly, wincing slightly. “I’m sorry, Vy. I was being selfish. I thought I was sparing you all the pain…”

I squeezed my eyes shut, bunking my forehead up against Gray’s chest. Back in his embrace, I felt safe again. As if I knew it was all going to be okay. Because as long as I was with him, it would always be okay.

“You begged me,” I cried, voice cracking a little, “Not to leave you. To always stay with you. I’m just happy—I’m just happy you didn’t go.”

Gray’s POV:

I gritted my teeth and pulled her away just enough to cup her cheeks.

“I’m sorry, Vy,” I said again with a voice filled with remorse. “I… you’re the first girl I’ve loved intimately. I want nothing more than for you to be happy and if it means pulling myself away from your life, I’d do it without second thoughts. You deserve happiness, Vy. If I could, I would capture the world and give it to you because you deserve that much. There aren’t enough words to describe what you mean to me and what keeping you happy and satisfied means to me. No matter what happens, my heart belongs to you. It’ll always be yours. Nothing will ever change that. I’m begging you again, Vy. Don’t let me leave. Don’t let me ruin both of our lives thinking I’m trying to save yours.”

I let his voice wash over me, flooding me with immense gratitude and relief. “I promise.” Those two words, so incredibly weighted, came out as a fierce whisper. “And I love you, too. More—More than you can ever imagine.

Gray’s POV:

“I promise I’ll treasure you for life,” I whispered, and with that, I sealed our promises with a kiss.

Pressing my lips against hers softly, cupping her cheeks gently in mine, I kissed her like I was going to lose her. I held her tightly, afraid that if I let go, she wouldn’t be here. I kissed her, letting her know that I thought the world of her, that being here with her, holding her, kissing her eased me more than anything else could. And if she continued to be by my side, I was sure there was nothing I couldn’t do.

I melted into the kiss, into his warm embrace, heat and affection rushing through me. “Thank you…” I murmured into his mouth, “For everything.”

The fear which I had experienced only minutes ago… I never wanted to feel anything remotely similar to it ever again. And I didn’t think that I would have to, now that I was back where I belonged; by Gray’s side.

But eventually, we had to pull apart. I intertwined our fingers, biting my lip before daring to speak. “You said—you said you might lose Ari?”

Gray’s POV:

I let my head fall on Violeta’s shoulder, gritting my teeth as I remembered exactly what wasn’t causing me to act like this.

“Our aunt,” I spat out the word like it was poison, trembling from the fury I was feeling. “Suddenly gained a heart. She wants Aria. I’m an adult, so she can’t do anything about me, but Ari’s still underaged. She… claims she can take her with the reasons of Ari being raised in an unhealthy environment. That I’m not providing her with what she needs. That I’m depriving her of the basic things in life.”

(1: We don’t have to do the glitter; I just thought it’d be funny. lol.
2: 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭)

(I did~!)

Sterling's POV:

"Sure," I agreed as I sat down beside her. I pulled a pocket life from… Well, from my pocket, of course… And I flipped it open before cutting through the tape. What in the world had they sent us?

Eden’s POV:

I pulled away the sides, furrowing my eyebrows, taking out a white shirt, and completely freezing up at the picture on it.

It was an ultrasound picture.

They had to be trolling us, I was sure of it. They couldn’t be that careless, enough to actually get knocked up, could they? They had a whole life ahead of them…

Swallowing, I took out another shirt. It was gray in color, and I finally came to the realization that no, they were not prancing us when I read the words.

‘Promoted to Aunt.’

“Surprise,” Lucas’s soft voice reaches my ears, but I was too shocked to even move.

I was going to be an aunt.

Sterling’s POV:

My mouth dropped open at the sight of the shirts inside the box. There was only one with the ultrasound on it, but there were two of the gray ones.

I picked the other one up and read it, Promoted to uncle. They were really pregnant… Lucas and Ashley were going to have a baby…

“Do you… Do you like them?” Ashley asked quietly, chewing on her lip as she watched us.

Eden’s POV:

I felt something wet trail down my cheek and I hastily wiped it off. I was going to be an aunt. I was going to be an aunt.

“You’re pregnant…” I whispered to Ashley, confusion and shock plastered on my face. “You’re going to be parents…”

I didn’t know what I was feeling. Why I had the sudden urge to cry. Was I that happy? At the prospect of being an aunt, I was that happy?

Sterling’s POV:

I wrapped my arms around Eden and hugged her tight. She looked just as shocked as I felt…

“Yeah… It— It was an accident,” Ashley murmured, glancing over at Lucas with pink cheeks. “But we’re so excited, now. Oh, and there’s another picture in the box, too.”

Eden’s POV:

I immediately reached inside the box and pulled out another picture.

It was my brother on his knees, a nervous expression on his features as he proposed to my best friend.

I sniffled, moving it so Sterling could have a better look at it. It wasn’t a dream. I was truly going to be an aunt.

I wiped my eyes quickly, glaring at my best friends.

“You’re both idiots,” my voice cracked. “Why did you have to make me an aunt when I’m just nineteen?”

Sterling’s POV:

“Congrats, guys. That’s really cool. I’m happy for you,” I murmured, kissing the side of Eden’s head.

“Thanks… Eden, you know we wouldn’t purposefully make you an aunt so early…” Ashley chuckled softly, leaning into her fiancé. “And I had a very important question for you…”

Eden’s POV:

I leaned into Sterling, looking at the engaged couple.

“What is it…?

Sterling’s POV:

Ashley glanced back at Lucas before smiling at us. “Would you be my maid of honor?”

Eden’s POV:

I stared at Ashley for a good one minute before I finally responded.

“Is that even a question?” I forced out, my eyes becoming glossy again. “I’d kill you if you had chosen someone else. Of course I’ll be your maid of honor, you idiot.”

Lucas grinned.

“Well, I suppose I need a best man, too, right?” He shrugged casually. “What do you think about that, Sterling?”

Sterling’s POV:

I chuckled at Eden’s reaction before looking back up at the phone. “Seriously? ‘Course, man! I wouldn’t want Eden to be on anyone else’s arm, anyway.”

Eden’s POV:

“I’m glad you guys are happy,” I said softly, clutching the shirt they’d sent us tightly in my hands. “If either of you hurt the other, I’ll just kill you both, okay?”

“Why is my baby sister so murderous?” Lucas groaned. “Sterling, I thought you said you brought out the kind and sweet Eden!”

Sterling’s POV:

I laughed and shrugged, glancing over at the gorgeous woman in question. “Hey, I never said she was always that way. She can still be the fierce girl from high school. Which is really attractive,” I added in a murmur to only her.

Eden’s POV:

I glanced at Sterling, a shy smile on my features. I really, really wanted to kiss him.

“Have you guys told our parents?” I questioned, looking over at them.

Lucas shook his head.

“We’re planning to at the masquerade party,” Lucas answered.

Sterling’s POV:

“That’s would be interesting… I wonder how they’ll take it,” I mused. “How long have you guys known?”

Eden’s POV:

“She’s pregnant two months, but we only knew about it for about a month,” Lucas said, pulling his fiancée close to him.