Shooting Stars

Chapter 23: Moonlight on a Still Lake

{Ally}

I breathe in deeply as I look out at the city of Chicago, from the balcony in Pat and Jon’s apartment.

Happiness, harmony, understanding, balance, beauty; everything positive in life, you could say I’m experiencing right now.

In this city. In this life. With these people.

I’ve never been happier, and bubbling over with joy would be an understatement.

The rest of the month has all been a blur.

It seemed to go by so quickly, and so wonderfully.

The Blackhawks, are just the start of that.

The Hawks won in game seven over the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center, winning the series 4-3.

They came back. They persevered, and they proved they are not just an average team.

They are the proud, Chicago Blackhawks.

They then had to go up against the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference Finals, once again.

It was an exciting series, and the Blackhawks had to battle hard for it.

They won the Western Conference Finals 4-2, over the Kings.

This means that they have guaranteed themselves a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals against the New York Rangers.

Now, it’s just a matter of time until game one starts. 

But of course, there is also the personal aspect of my life.

Jonathan and I have been spending a ton of time together.

We hug, we cuddle, we kiss, we do everything that a healthy couple should.

Except sex.

We haven’t gotten there yet, and there is no rush for that.

I’ve fallen asleep in his arms an unreal amount of times, and the joy that he brings me is unlike anything I have ever experienced before.

Of course, I’ve told people about us as well.

Patrick, obviously knows.

He thinks we are adorable (even though he won’t admit it).

I can just tell, he absolutely loves the way I’m always so happy nowadays.

He knows how good Jonathan has been, and is for me.

Of course, Chaunette knows.

Chaunette flipped out when she heard the news. She couldn’t stop screaming, and she went on and on about how wonderful we are together.

And I honestly can’t say that she’s wrong.

As well, Erica, Jessica, and Jackie have all heard the news. I remember hearing the squealing in the background as I told them over the phone.

I also admitted that yes, Erica Kane did in fact call it.

She was absolutely right. 

Jonathan had asked me to be his girlfriend, in the most adorable, gentlemanly, beautiful way.

I still remember the night so clearly.

Everything seemed to fall into place, and it was like the starts aligned, proving that everything is going to be okay.

Maybe I’m being dramatic, or maybe I’m being cheesy.

But in all honesty, I don’t care. It’s how I feel, and nothing will ever change that.