My Favorite

Perfect Summer

[A/N: I couldn't just end the story so here's a little fast forward into the future]

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A year later

Silje

Bergen, Norway

Summer break just started but I'm already missing spending time here in my childhood home. I always come in the summer or whenever I have free time. It helps with my song writing also. So far no song writing has been done but guitar playing yes. It's been fun showing Lina around my old room and the house in general. I honestly picture Lina and I growing old together in this home someday. Or in a home like this, In the peaceful country side. We could have picnics everyday, Sit on the porch to watch the sunrise & sunsets, We could have dinner outdoors together almost every night. Everything just seems so perfect for us and even more now knowing how much she's loving it here. And we love living together also, So far. It's only been three months since she officially moved in with me at my apartment back in Oslo...

"Lina, Silje, Kaffe" (coffee) I overheard my mom yell from the kitchen. She insisted in making us iced coffee just because Lina mention it once that she loves it. I mean we already had hot coffee this morning with breakfast. It's now four in the afternoon but I guess it's never really too late to have coffee. Lina got up from the swaying bench we were sitting on together (on the porch). "You coming?" She asked me. I shut my book and placed it on my lap. "I'll be there in a second" I responded with a soft smile. She nodded and excitedly waltz into house. Coffee makes her happy.
I laughed softly to myself as I leaned back into the bench and swung it softly.

My eyes looked out to the beautiful field in front of me. There's many bugs and butterflies flying in the distance. This couldn't be more perfect right now, this is actually my life and I genuinely feel happy.

Back in the past before meeting Lina, when I used to sit here alone, I always pictured myself sitting here someday with my love. The image of them was always a blur to me though. But I somehow expected it to be a special unique man. A type of man that doesn't exist. Never thought it would actually come true someday, instead the outcome is even better than I ever imagined. Most of the expectations I had, I found in Lina. It's no wonder I couldn't ever fall in love for real. Love is real after all. It was worth the wait and the experiences I had to go through that lead me here. That led me to Lina.
I took a deep breath.

Suddenly laughter echoed out from inside the house. It's my mom and Lina chatting it off again. "Again Again" I heard my mom tell her along with some giggles. "Vil du ha Kaffe?" Lina stumbles over the words but yet sounds so confident. My mom yelled in excitement "Vakker!" (Beautiful) she's cheering Lina on with her cute strong Norwegian accent. I smiled to myself just enjoying hearing them have fun together. The oven ding went off meaning that the Pepperkaker is ready.

This made me remember how nervous Lina was before coming here. Only because it will be the first time she meets my parents. Even I was a little bit nervous because I didn't exactly tell my parents that it's a woman that I'm bringing home. I'm lucky enough to have sweet loving parents. They accepted Lina quickly, mainly because they know how happy she makes me. I always talk about Lina when I call my parents but they only ever known her as my friend. I'm not sure why I never really clarified that Lina is my girlfriend. I was a little worried that they'll be mad at me for that also but they were actually very understanding.

Since Lina and I got here, my parents have really been treating her so nicely. I'm starting to think Lina is more of their daughter than me. They might even love her more than me at this point. All their attention is on her and I barely have had time with her. I'm just so happy that they love her and that we all get along. And I'm also glad Lina loves my parents as well. Since her family is far away (in the USA), I was hoping this could be a comforting environment for her. I cannot wait to physically meet her family next summer (hopefully). From what I've seen in FaceTime, they seem very fun and like you can be yourself around them. They also like me which makes me very happy. Somehow they saw through my shyness.

My dad snapped me out if my thoughts as he came up the few steps onto the porch. He excitedly walked up to me and sat down. I watched him reach into his reusable grocery bag while he quickly glanced over his shoulder to the inside of the house. "Do you think Lina will like this?" He whispered over to me. Of course it's something for her! I laughed softly to myself and grabbed the item from his hand. It's a mug with some old traditional Norwegian artwork on it. "My close friend's mom made it specially at my request" he explained to me as he turned it over for me to see what makes this mug so special. It's two women holding hands. Usually these mugs would have a man and a woman but not this one.

I shook my head and giggled. "She's gonna love it" I reassured him while giving him back the item. "That's some talent right there" I briefly commented at the artwork this lady did. She honestly is talented and has the best pottery shop in town. His feet joyfully stomped on the wood as he put the mug back into his bag. "I also brought some Skolebrød and Rosette cookies for our coffee!" He giggled excitedly as he slapped my knee softly. He finally stood up about to head inside. "Let's go join them" he suggested. I simply nodded and stood up. I watched him walk inside but I didn't follow inside just yet. I could hear the house fill with laughter yet again, over the emptiness. I can just feel their genuine joy to see each other.

I'm excited to keep creating great memories with the people I truly love. Especially in this home that feels complete now. Everything feels fresh and like the start of something great again.

Lina, You're my forever.
And I'll always Love You.

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A/N:
Thank you so much for reading
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