𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕘𝕒𝕞𝕖

be mine?

Maia was running a little late to her own dinner. From Belgium, they all flew to Monaco for a few days. She had gone to pick something up before meeting them which is why she was late. Miguel met her outside greeting her with a kiss.

"Is everyone inside?" she asked, glancing toward the entrance.

He nodded, taking her free hand in his. "Yeah, they're all waiting for you."

Inside, the private room was filled with warmth and excitement. PPG and PPGM alongside, her two brothers and Lando and Lewis, were already seated around a large table adorned with delicate floral arrangements and candles, celebrating Maia's latest accomplishment—landing in Vogue. As she walked in, everyone cheered, congratulating her with a round of applause. "That would be why I was late..." She said sheepishly while pulling the folder open and holding it up. 

"You're on the cover?!" Lando shot out of his seat. With a nod and squeal everyone rushed to her giving her a hug. "Oh I'm so proud of you." Charles and Arthuur hugged her last. "My baby sister is on the cover of Vogue." Arthur pulled a curl. "That makes her more famous than us."

"Like that could ever happen Charlie."

One by one, they each handed her a card, filled with heartfelt messages. "This would have been better if I knew it was the cover!" JaNa smacked her with the card before handing it to her softly. She took her time, reading each note and smiling at the words of encouragement and love. When she finally reached Miguel's card, it was the last one. His handwriting was familiar, and there was a sense of anticipation as she opened it.

The card read: "You inspire me every day. Your strength, your humour, the way you light up a room- it's everything. I'm so proud of you, and I want to keep cheering you on for as long as you'll let me."

Maia's heart skipped a beat as she looked up, only to find Miguel standing a few feet away. He had moved silently, holding three aluminium balloons that read 'GF?'. The sight of it caught her off guard, and the room fell into a hush as all eyes turned to them.

Maia stood up walking over to him in a trance. "Maia," he began, his voice steady, "I've loved getting to know you—from the first time we sat together at Soul Ties to now. You've shown me so much love, patience, and loyalty... and you've taught me what it really means to let someone in." He took a deep breath, his gaze never leaving hers. "I want to be the one you call when you're excited or upset. I want to be there for the highs, the lows, and everything in between. So, Maia, will you be my girlfriend?"

The room erupted with cheers and claps, but all Maia could see was Miguel, standing there with that balloon and the look on his face that made her feel like the most important person in the world. She couldn't hold back her smile, tears brimming in her eyes as she nodded.

"Yes, mon Dieu." she whispered, and then, louder, "Yes!"

Miguel dropped the balloons, sweeping her into his arms as everyone around them cheered even louder. He kissed her, soft and lingering, and for a moment, it felt like it was just the two of them in the room. 

A month later- Nobu, New York City

There they were again, sitting around a dinner table, it was like no time had passed at all.

Kordell leaned in, a playful grin on his face. "So, how do you think the reunion is going to go? We've had some serious drama since we last saw everyone."

"Honestly, I'm just here for the tea," Leah chimed in, twirling her fork in the last remnants of her dessert. "We've been in the middle of it all, I just want to know what is going to get brought up."

"Right?" JaNa added, leaning back in her chair with a mischievous smile. "I mean, we all know there are going to be some unexpected twists. I just want to see how certain people are going to justify some stuff they did."

Kenny nodded, his eyes dancing with anticipation. "It'll be interesting to see how everyone handles the news of Miguel and Maia. I can already picture the reactions, especially with the drama that went down with Rob at the end."

Maia exchanged a glance with Miguel before looking at the promise ring on her finger. "What do you think? Is it going to be a total circus or just awkward?"

"Definitely a circus," Ezra replied confidently. "You know how these reunions go—everyone will be trying to prove how unbothered they are while clearly still being bothered."

"I just hope they keep it civil," Kordell said, his tone suddenly serious. "We've seen how quickly things can escalate. It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt."

Serena rolled her eyes playfully. "Oh, please. We know that's not going to happen. It's reality TV; drama is part of the deal. But I do hope people keep it classy."

"Classy? In that villa? Good luck with that," JaNa laughed. "But honestly,  I'm just excited to see everyone again. It feels like we've been apart forever, even though it's only been a few weeks."

Miguel leaned in, looking at Maia with a grin. "You know, it's funny how we all went in for different reasons but ended up forming this bond. It's a wild ride, for sure."

"Totally," Maia agreed, her heart swelling with appreciation for her friends. "I've missed all of you. It's like we've gone through a mini-life together in such a short time."

"Right? It's almost like we've survived some sort of boot camp for relationships," Kenny joked, raising his glass. "To surviving the villa and everything that came with it!"

"To surviving!" Everyone echoed, clinking their glasses together in celebration.

As the laughter and conversation flowed, Maia felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the connections she had formed. This was more than just a reality show; it was a journey filled with growth, love, and unforgettable memories. And as she looked around the table at her friends—her family, really—she couldn't help but feel excited about the next chapter awaiting them all at the reunion.

a/n: hi friends! my harry potter book is now published for those who want to emerge themselves into the Wizarding World. It's called resurgence and it is definitely very exciting and very much a good read (if I say so myself) Love you!