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Excited and with your heart in your throat, you and Skye slip out the back of the museum.
A surprise, for me?
You really didn’t deserve a girl like Skye, though you knew she wouldn’t agree. She has to be the most thoughtful person in the entire world.
“Come on, Bailey!”
Oops, caught daydreaming.
Skye grabs your hand, and the two of you walk down the Paris streets as the sun sets. A light pop tune plays from the city speakers.
🎶We were staying in Paris…🎶
Skye looks to you meaningfully, a beautiful smile on her face.
🎶To get away from your parents…🎶
You smile back, larger than ever.
“It’s like the world had us meant to be here.”
“It’s kind of crazy. I’m so glad you’re here.”
🎶If we go down then we go down together…🎶
You place a kiss on her forehead. “You and me forever, Skye.”
She gives you an adoring gaze before turning her attention to the canal. She points to a small shape in the water.
“You got us a boat?”
🎶Let’s show them we are better…🎶
“I didn’t know the next time we’d get to be together in a city like this, so I wanted to go all out for you…”
🎶We were staying in Paris…🎶
“I love it.”
You both board, and she pushes off, guiding the boat along.
You take in the earthy smell of the water as you glide along in comfortable silence.
🎶We breathe in the air of this small town…🎶
Skye sets down the paddle, joining you near the bow. She slings her thin legs over your lap and wraps her arms around your arm. You shiver.
“Are you cold?”
“No…you just have that effect on me.”
She giggles.
“You’re incredible, Bailey. I never thought I could care about someone this much.”
“And why do you?”
She looks deeply, seriously, into your eyes. “Because you care about me so much.”
Your heart practically bursts as you hold back a tear.
🎶If we go down then we go down together…🎶
You close the gap between the two of you, kissing her tenderly. And for many moments, the two of you sit there kissing, unwilling to let each other go.
🎶Let’s show them we are better…🎶
You run your hands through her auburn hair, as it flashes brilliant hues in the streetlights.
🎶If we go down…🎶
She moves a hand to your chest, as the other goes to cup your face.
🎶Let’s show them we are better…🎶
Finally, you both pull apart and look into each other’s eyes.
“I love you, Bailey.”
“I love you too, Skye.”