Dear Elle,

Bonus: Paris.

Hey lovelies,

So, we are in lockdown again. Yep. We literally just came out of lockdown, only to be plunged back in. This one is tough, for a lot of people and everyone is just trying to find ways to cope.

The only 'light at the end of the tunnel' is the release of KB3, that should hopefully bring a little bit of joy to a bunch of people. At times like this, it really is the little things. 

We are on the home stretch with this. One more chapter to go.

As usual, if you like it show it some love through a review or vote. Means a lot.

Also send through any recs you have of stories that are worth the read. I am HOPING for an update from katrinavida1....as her story 'KB: Another Take' is sensational!.If you know what Im talking about, you know what I mean. If you don't....go and check it out!

'Dear Elle' has also been entered into the Wattys2021...so #fingerscrossed.

Anyway...on with the bonus.

AliciaRuby90 xx

Elle POV

You up?

I was. I had been staring at Noah for the better part of half an hour, before my phone lit up.

Yep.

Wanna go for a walk. Maybe grab a coffee and croissant?

Sure. Meet you outside in 10.

Sweet!

I smiled as I gently kissed Noah, who barely moved, before moving from the bed while pulling his T-shirt over my body. I rifled through the luggage grabbing a pair of jeans and T-Shirt before heading to the bathroom and quickly getting ready. I left my look natural....still way too early to be getting ready for the day as I excited the bathroom and headed back over to the bed.

Noah was still asleep, but had sprawled out to my side. I smiled as I ran my hands through his hair, as he nestled further into the pillows. He was barely awake but it was enough.

'I'm going to grab coffee with Lee. Be back soon', I whispered as he nodded into the pillow.

'Love you', he mumbled as I pulled the sheets over his bare back, listening as his soft snores once again filled the room. I grabbed my phone, wallet and sunglasses before heading out into the corridor to meet Lee.

I closed the door quietly behind me as I found Lee, leaning against the opposite wall. Their room was just a few doors down and the hotel was still very quiet - most the occupants clearly still asleep.

'Rachel still asleep?' I asked as he nodded and motioned towards the elevators.

'I couldn't sleep and was up. Took a chance that you were up too. I feel like we haven't spent any time together just us to this trip!', he laughed as we took the elevator down to the lobby before heading out into the streets of Paris.

I would have to thank whoever had booked our accommodation, it had literally been the best. We had been so close to everything, without staying right on top of it.

'This trip has gone way to fast', I mused as we wove through the back streets before coming out onto the famous Champs-Elysées Avenue, that despite still being early in the morning was bustling.

'Yep. I feel like we have done so much, but there is still sooooooo much more to do!' Lee said, as he pointed towards the direction of one of the bakeries. I don't care what anyone said, Paris smelled the best, must have something to do with all the butter and pastries!