"Hey... " I heard Ian's confused whisper voice. 
                          
I looked at Ian with a smile, he turned towards me swiftly. He looked at me with a shocked face. 
                          
"He called me dude! What the fuck. Seriously! He doesn't hate me now...? Wow.. " He whispered and smirked like a jerk. 
                          
"Don't push it. Still long way to go, my friend. " I said with a poker face. 
                          
"You're just jealous of my new best friend. " He said with a smirk. 
                          
"Best friend? I can still break your bond, you know.. " I said leaning closer. 
                          
"You wouldn't dare.. " He whispered with wide eyes. 
                          
"Try me. " I smiled. 
                          
"You're such a sore loser. " He stomped off as he reached the door, I laughed as he walked. I walked behind him. 
                          
"He will. I am sure. Thanks for yesterday" I hugged him as I smiled. 
                          
He hugged me back, " Love you. Seeya. " 
                          
"Seeya.. " I said as he walked towards the elevator. 
                          
I closed the door, pausing at the door. Looking at the closed door, Our lives never turn out we think of, and it is amazing how it turns out. I was pulled from my thoughts as I felt Ed's hands pulling me back to his chest by my waist. 
                          
I smiled, placing my hands on his. 
                          
"What are you thinking? " A soft whisper, near my ear and I closed my eyes with a small shiver. He kissed my earlobe and I leaned in. 
                          
"On how, Lives just change without a warning.. If you would have told me that 10 years down the line, Ian and I would break up and be this and I would be a father and have someone like you in my life. I would have just laughed at you." I said as I felt his soft kisses on my cheek. 
                          
He turned me around to face him, I placed my hands on his neck. He cupped my cheek, running his thumb over my cheek. I looked into his eyes. 
                          
"Lives change. People change." 
                          
He breathed deeply as I continued to look at him. 
                          
"But love? It grows or it gets lost but never fully changes... I know for the fact that I loved you every single day without knowing you loved me back or have any idea that you would be in my life. And I will love you now, tomorrow, two weeks from now and until I die or maybe even after that. And it will grow. Grow everyday. " He placed his forehead on mine and I sobbed softly closing my eyes. 
                          
I had been quite emotional these days. And Ed just touched the parts in my soul and heart that no one had ever before. It made me cry because of the immense love and care, he showed towards me. 
                          
"I-I love you, Ed, I am sorry... For everything. I-I don't want you to unlove me. I-I don't want you to leave me.. I love you so much. " I chocked with tears. 
                          
He smiled, pulling my face near him as he closed the gap between us. He kissed me with pure love and I melted in kiss emotion. I kissed him more, more than I ever could. He pulled me up on his feet as he kissed me harder. 
                          
He pulled away, "I don't think you even have an option to get rid of me even if you want." He laughed and I smiled, leaning in and kissing his lips softly. 
                          
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Few months had passed and Ed came over often, he practically stayed here. He would go for few weeks on matches and tours but would be with us for the rest of time. 
                          
It hurt me that I had to let him go but it was his job and I couldn't never say no to something he adored and loved. 
                          
Kevin had started liking him, they played football together. Ed taught him a few tricks and Kev, was beyond mesmerized. 
                          
Ed had to go tonight for another tour and he would be back after two weeks. I breathed deep as I packed his bags in my bedroom. I missed him, so much. But there wasn't much I could do. 
                          
"What's bothering you? " I heard Ed's whisper in my ears and It pulled me out of my deep thoughts. He hugged me from behind as he swayed us to his humming. 
                          
"I guess, I just miss you before you even leave.. " I sighed, smiling. How could a person be so much in love? It's beyond my imagination. 
                          
"I will be back before you know it.. " He whispered and I nodded as I folded his clothes and placed in the bag, resting on our bed. 
                          
"I guess, You were right.. Lives change. People change... Remember? " I turned with a sorrowful face. 
                          
"What do you mean? " He narrowed his eyes on me. 
                          
"I am just... Wondering if.. You know.. Are we.. " I said slowly, thinking of the right words. I sighed, looking at him. I walked around him towards the door. 
                          
"Oh No. You don't get to walk away. Not this time. I won't allow it. " He said he pulled my hand from behind and pushed me towards the wall harshly. 
                          
He caged me between his hands and I breathed hard. I looked at his angry face. 
                          
I placed my soft fingers on his cheek, trailing his fingers from his cheek to his eyes, then to his nose. His breath hitched when I placed my fingers on his lips. 
                          
"Don't go.." There I said it. For the first time in my life, I said something I wanted. Not what others wanted from me. I wanted him. Here. With me. 
                          
He smiled softly, touching my cheeks. 
                          
"I love you...This is the first time, you have told me not to go. First time, you spoke what you wanted and I am so glad, It's me.. " He nuzzled his nose with mine. 
                          
I snaked my arms around his neck, leaning in and kissing him softly on his lips. 
                          
"It's always you... " I pulled away as I smiled. 
                          
"But this time, I need to go. This is the last. I promise. I have been thinking and I have plans and I need some time.. Please. Trust me. " He spoke as he looked into my eyes sincerely. 
                          
"I trust you baby. More than anything. Just come quickly. We miss you. " I hugged him softly, melting into his touch. I hugged him tighter as I wouldn't feel this for another two weeks. 
                          
"I will.. " He whispered as he kissed my neck. I smiled, Kevin and I were too involved now. He was our family and I couldn't let him go. Not anymore. 
                          
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