A story of forever

Chapter 6, in which i start my training and Stefan is involved

"Hey my love" Stefan said, curling up in my bed with me. "Ughhhhh what time is it????" I groaned, exhausted from the events of the night before. "Like 8:30, 9 AM; come on my darling; wake up" he said gently. I rubbed my eyes and sat up, my mind still foggy from sleep. I am so tired. "Remember what happened last night? With the woman?" He asked me, concerned. I nodded, my memories slowly trickling back into my groggy mind. "Are you alright darling?" He asked me. "Yeah I'm fine baby" I said, slowly getting ready for the day. As I brushed my hair and slipped on my shoes, Stefan stood by the doorway, his eyes never leaving me. "You know, I've never seen you more beautiful than right now. Nor have I known anyone even remotely as brave as you" he said, referring to the other day's events. I blushed at his words, feeling a warmth spreading through my chest. "Thank you my love" I said, hugging him. He makes me feel safe. "Anyway what happened yesterday?" He asked me. I sighed, recounting the events that unfolded in my mind, the memories still vivid. "Ah. Wait, what's that?" He asked me, gesturing to my nightstand. Oh no. Another pointed key laid there. The same numbers too. "Fuck not you too!" I shouted. "Get in the car, I'll explain when we're there; we're going to a jewlery store!" I shouted, getting the keys. "I don't have money to propose to you yet!!" He shouted, getting his shoes on. I smiled at what he said, him thinking that me going to a jewelers with him meant I want him to propose. I'd love that, but life's too complicated right now. "I'm aware of that!!" I shout as I give my dad's picture a kiss bye, and ran in the car. "Hey you!" I shouted at the old lady who was in there. "Yes, what is it sussie? Oh. Stefan come with me, you can come too sussie" she said. The same ritual existed. When we went back in the car, he fingered his necklace, with the same star as my own, just with a leather cord instead of a gold chain. The car ride was filled with the familiar silence that we had grown accustomed to over the years. "Hey, I have an idea. We can make some sort of bead, and it'll be a matching one. Green for me, yellow for you" he said, fear in his eyes. "Yeah sure babe, why are you so scared looking?" I asked him. His eyes darted back and forth, searching for the right words. "What if something bad happens? What if the Kil'awars get us? What if I lose you?" He asked, teary eyed. I reached over and gently took his hand, interlocking our fingers. "I will never be far apart from you, my love. You will never lose me. I swear to you." I said, solemnly. His eyes softened as he heard my promise, and a sense of calm washed over his worried face. "Thank you Schatzi. I feel better now." He said. He took my hand and kissed it, then kissed my lips. In that moment, all our fears and worries faded away, and we were embraced by the sweet certainty that our love was unbreakable, forever bound. "Hey sussie!! I made dinner! Your favorite, stuffed cabbage!" Mom shouted, making me jump. "Okay mom! Coming!!" I shouted back. "Thank you my love, for everything." "Of course angel, I've gotta go. Moms gonna get annoyed" I said, smiling. He grabbed his card, took my face in his hands and kissed me again. He started walking away, to his house 3 doors down. But before he could turn the corner, he stopped and looked back at me with a warm smile. That's how I knew everything will be okay. "Sussie come on! Your cabbage is getting cold!" Mom shouted. I ran towards the enticing smell of stuffed cabbage, my heart still fluttering from our farewell kiss. "Soo? How's Stefan?" Mom asked, in between bites of cabbage. "He's good mama." I said, scarfing my food down. "Do you need a refresher on safe sex?" She asked me. I blushed and nearly choked on a piece of cabbage, shocked by my mom's sudden question. "Mom!? No! We're fine!" I said, shocked. She gave me the look of "eh okay girl!" And went back to eating. After I finished eating I cleaned my dish, and walked up to my room. As I entered my room, I closed the door behind me and leaned against it, replaying every moment of my time with Stefan in my mind. Then I got worried. What if he can't handle the Kil'awars? What if I lose him? The thought of losing Stefan fueled my anxiety, causing my heart to palpitate faster. "Your gonna be fine" I said to myself. I did box breathing and I felt better. I took a deep breath, reminding myself that Stefan was strong and capable.