forum Next Steps [Private RP — Closed]

Started January 16, 2019 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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Eden’s POV:

“I can’t either,” I raised an eyebrow. “How did he propose?”

Gray’s POV:

“Will you come with me?” I asked quietly, not wanting to be alone. “I want you to meet her, anyway. She’s… helped me a lot.”

“Of course,” I promised quietly, craning my head to kiss his jaw.

Gray’s POV:

I took her lips in my own, my hand resting on the side of her head. I always felt at ease when kissing her. She gave me euphoria and I enjoyed every second of it.

I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath before kissing him back. I tried to pour all my emotions into the kiss, muster all the comfort and tenderness I could.

Gray’s POV:

Normally, at this point, I would have chewed on her bottom lip, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I was too tired and exhausted to initiate something other than sweet and gentle, and I didn’t think Violeta wanted to, either.

Eventually, I pulled away, laying my head against his chest in order to listen to the beating of his heart. “I love you..” I whispered, “It’s going to be okay.”

Gray’s POV:

I closed my eyes, sighing softly.

“I love you, too…” I murmured. “Thank you, Vy. For being here for me. For not turning me away.”

It means a lot…

“I would never turn you away,” I promised, finding his hands and holding them tight.

Eden’s POV:

“I can’t either,” I raised an eyebrow. “How did he propose?”

Sterling’s POV:

Ashley grinned at Lucas lovingly as she explained, “He bought out an entire restaurant and hired people to pretend to be customers so that I wouldn’t get suspicious. And then after we were eating and had gotten dessert, he had them bring out the ‘special’. It was a plate of those little fortune cookies. I ate all of them one-by-one, and I could tell that it was killing him. When I finally opened the center one, it had the ring in it, and then he got down on one knee, have this beautiful speech that literally made me cry, and asked me to marry him. It was amazing…”

(When should they talk to Amanda?)

Gray’s POV:

I kissed her cheek, holding her hands tightly. I linked our fingers together before pressing a soft kiss on her knuckles.

“I love you,” I whispered against her skin. “So much.”

Eden’s POV:

“I’m glad he put in that much effort,” I chuckled, shaking my head. “Congratulations again. I’m happy for you.”

(When we next skip?)

I leaned forward, pressing out foreheads together. “You make me happy. You understand that, right?”

Sterling’s POV:

“Yeah, seriously. That’s really awesome, you guys. I’m happy for you,” I agreed, smiling at them. “Do you have a date yet? Or a name for the baby?”

Eden’s POV:

“Er, we haven’t decided a name yet,” Lucas said, flustered as he rubbed the back of his head. “But I think the baby’s due either April, or May.”

(All righty.)

Gray’s POV:

I nodded, taking a deep breath.

“I do,” I murmured, trailing her jaw with my finger.

Sterling’s POV:

“And we haven’t decided on a date yet, either,” Ashley said, finally tearing her lovestruck gaze from Lucas. I wondered if Eden and I looked that way when we looked at each other…

Eden’s POV:

Watching them start their own family made me a little envious. I wanted to start one, too. With Sterling. As silly as it sounds, I wanted his last name.

I shook that thought away.

“What are you going to do about college?” I questioned, looking at Ashley.

Sterling’s POV:

Ashley sighed and gave a small shrug. “I’m just going to take the semester off after the baby is born. And then I should be able to bring him or her into my classes with me until they’re able to go to a daycare or something…”

Eden’s POV:

I nodded.

“Makes sense,” I murmured. “If you ever need help, you can ask me.”

Sterling’s POV:

Ashley sighed and nodded slowly, giving her friend a small smile. “I know. Thank you, E. Um… So, what’re you guys doing today?”

Eden’s POV:

I shrugged, setting the box away so I could make myself comfortable on Sterling’s lap.

“Don’t know, really,” I replied, resting my head against his shoulder with a satisfied sigh. “Aside from the baby and engagement and all, how’s life?”

Ashley’s POV:

I shrugged and smiled up at Lucas again. “Life’s good. Classes aren’t too bad, Lucas is the best with helping around… Unless he’s cooking… He burnt eggs one day,” I chuckled softly, remembering the event. “And aside from morning sickness, the pregnancy is going well. We got to hear the baby’s heartbeat the other day when we got the ultrasound pictures… It was so sweet…”

Eden’s POV:

Lucas’s expression turned into deep offense.

“Hey! That was a one time thing!” He pouted, crossing my arms. “And I wanted to make things easier for you. How is it my fault that I can’t cook?”

I burst out laughing. Some things never change, huh?

Ashley’s POV:

I chucked softly at his offense before reaching up to press a lingering kiss to his cheek. “I know, and I’m still glad you tried. But I’m also glad you’ve let me cook or ordered food any other times.”

Eden’s POV:

“Why would you even try to cook, Luke?” I asked, rolling my eyes. “Don’t you remember all those times mom tried to teach you and you almost poisoned us all?”

Lucas scoffed.

“I didn’t poison anyone! It wasn’t my fault I accidentally put in salt instead of sugar in that pudding. They both look the same!”

“They has their labels on them, Luke,” I rolled my eyes again before blinking a few times, trying to clear my vision. “Who even mistakes salt for sugar?”

Ashley’s POV:

“That is pretty impressive, babe,” I laughed, though not unkindly. It was so like him to do that, honestly. He was adorable, but the man couldn’t cook for his life…