MOON

Chapter 16

5 years earlier
_LILY_

The next morning, I was lying next to Noah his hands wrapped around me. I was looking at his face that cute little scowl he has on his face while sleeping is a treat to watch. It all feels like a dream. I still feel like someone is going to wake me up from this dream, everything feels so unreal. Few months ago, if someone would tell me I will be sharing a bed with Noah falling in love with him I really would have slapped him in the face and also shot with him with a gun Noah carries. Last night was amazing every part of it was magical. When he told me how much I mean to him when I told how much importance he has in my life kissing him, making love to him. 

"Good morning moon." He is wide awake with his eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the soft morning light that filtered through the curtains. "Good morning Mr. Williams." He pulled me closer kissing my neck. I inhaled a deep breath inhaling all his scent even in morning he smells good.

"How was your night I am sure I was not that rough with you." He teased me with a smirk on his face. "Not at all." I said as I wrapped my arms around him and snuggled in. "Mr. Williams?" I asked. "Why can't we stay like this forever? Arms wrapped around each other without any worry in each other's embrace life feels so perfect like this."  He stood up with his head resting on his hand. "Because if you want your happily ever after you have to face a few small or big problems for it. Sometimes the problems can be harsh, and you might not want to face them, and you just try to run away from them just like how you want to run away from the world, but the thought of that perfect future gives you that audacity to face those problems. One more thing gives you that strength and that is the person beside you."

Whatever he said made sense the reality is harsh, but you want it or not you still have to face it you cannot be delusional all the time because if you do the world gives you the reality check. 

"What are you thinking?" He tapped my nose and the kissed it. "Nothing  let's just get up from this bed get ready and enjoy these two days here after that we got to fight."

I pushed myself out of the bed I was wearing Noah's t-shirt even his t-shirt felt like a warm hug. I entered his lavish bathroom. I looked around and right now I am again in love with him this guy has a skincare routine and even I don't have these products now I know the reason behind his flawless skin. I showered and wore his shirt again when I came out of the bathroom Noah is not in the room, I left the room and went straight to kitchen. Walking into the kitchen it is filled with the aroma of freshly made French toast the air is filled with the scent of cinnamon. My stomach rumbles in anticipation.

 Then my eyes fall on Noah he is wearing nothing but an apron and his sweatpants standing in front of the counter and his back are facing me he is pouring some coffee in a mug.

He turns towards me and rests his hips on the counter his eyes travel on me from top to bottom.

"Do you know how you look in that t-shirt?" He took a sip of his coffee as I walked towards him. "No, you tell me how I look?" I was now standing in front of him tips of our toes touching he put him his coffee on the counter and wrapped his hands around my waist and pulled me even closer. He brushed his lips on my cheek reaching my ear and he whispered, "Like mine."

Heat spooled all over my body I could feel my cheeks burning as they were turning into the darkest shade of red, I was blushing as I hid my face against his chest, I could hear his thumping heart even our heart beats were in sync. "I have made you breakfast. Eat and get ready I have some very nice plans for today."

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_NOAH_

This girl is going to be death of me. Everything about her just takes my breath away even the littlest things.

The way her eyes get closed when she smiles the way she always sings in the bathroom. Especially her happy dance when she loves her food. I want these two days to be memorable for us I want these days to be unforgettable.

"Noah, I am ready, how do I look?"

She looks absolutely cute and adorable. She is wearing a floral mini skirt and a black color top her hair is open with two small clips on it. She is so beautiful. everything suits on her whether it's my shirt or this cute outfit. "You look so pretty this dress is perfect for today's date." I said as I picked my car keys from table. "We are going on a date?" She inquired. "OfCourse we are. Now hurry up I don't want to be late."
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We reached our destination. She was still confused. I opened the door for her, and she stepped out of the car. I held her hand in mine and interlocked our hand. "What is this place? I am dying with suspense now." She said as I guided her towards the entrance. "We are almost there, and I am sure you are going to like it." 

I opened the door of the animal shelter on of my friend Katie owns. I was very grateful that she allowed me and Moon to spend a day here with her fluffy friends and knowing moon loves animals it was a perfect way to spend our day. As we walked into the bustling animal shelter, moon's eyes lit up with excitement. The air was filled with the sound of barking and purring a small dog came running towards me and started rubbing itself on me. I looked at moon and I couldn't help but smile at her enthusiasm. her lips curled up in amusement when she saw the dog biting my shoe it was a golden retriever, he had this golden fur its eyes were brown and friendly, with floppy ears. 

"Oh my god Noah, this is the best date I've ever had you are the best." She gave a small peck on my lips and picked up the dog who was still biting my shoe. "It is so cute and look at that cat so fluffy." 

"His name is Max." Katie said for behind. "Long time no see Noah." she walked towards us I shook hands with her then kissed the back of her hand. "Was busy with the new client. I came back here a few weeks ago."

 "Okay. Who is the beautiful lady? Girlfriend?" She gestures towards moon. "Yes, she is my girlfriend, her name is lily." She hugged her. "Nice to meet you lily. Come let me show you some other animals here."

Max was still in moon's arms playing with her hands. There were more dogs cats different kinds of birds. "You two enjoy your date I have some pending work. I will see you both later." She said as she left the room. We sat down and few of dogs came us sitting on my lap and hers. Her laughter echoed through the shelter as she was throwing toys for the dogs to fetch. While playing she told me about Nathan's cat, how fluffy she is and how much she loves to cuddle with her. 

We stayed there for a long time it was fun to see how moon played with these fluffs. As the sun began to set, we were sitting on the bench her arms were wrapped around mine and her head rested on my shoulder. "Don't you think our date ended way too early." she said in despair. "No, I don't we've been here for more than 6 hours, but the surprise isn't over yet." 

"Really what is it." Excitement filling up her tone. Katie came with max in her arms. "I got you a new friend." she wrapped her arms around me. "I love you, Noah. This is the best gift ever."
" I love you too, moon. Now go grab him so that we can leave. There is another surprise waiting for you tomorrow, so we better go home and rest because tomorrow is our last day here."

𝙳𝚘𝚗'𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚐𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛. 𝙸𝚝 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚙𝚜 💗