Izuko's POV:
A few weeks have passed since that day in the park, and everything feels like a dream. Izuko and Sarah are officially a couple, and it's everything Izuko could have hoped for and more. They're inseparable, spending every moment they can together, making up for lost time.
Today, Sarah has planned a surprise date for Izuko. She picks her up in her car, refusing to tell her where they're going, only that it's a special place. The car ride is filled with laughter, playful banter, and the occasional stolen kiss at red lights.
They finally arrive at a secluded beach, the sun starting to set, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange. Sarah pulls out a picnic basket from the backseat, and they find a cozy spot on the sand.
"This is beautiful," Izuko says, her eyes shining as she takes in the view.
"Not as beautiful as you," Sarah replies smoothly, earning a playful shove from Izuko.
They sit down to enjoy their picnic, talking about everything and nothing. At one point, Sarah pulls out her phone and starts playing their favorite song, pulling Izuko up to dance with her on the sand.
It's cheesy, it's romantic, and it's perfect.
As the song ends, Sarah pulls Izuko close, her hands resting on her waist. "Izu, I know we've only just started this journey, but... I'm all in. I want to be with you, through everything. No more misunderstandings, no more running away."
Izuko feels tears welling up again, but this time, they're happy tears. "I'm all in too, Sarah. I want this. I want us."
Sarah grins, leaning down to kiss Izuko again, slow and sweet, like they have all the time in the world.
The Final Scene:
As the sun dips below the horizon, they lie on the beach, wrapped up in each other's arms, watching the stars appear one by one.
"I think this is my favorite chapter of our story so far," Izuko says softly, her head resting on Sarah's chest.
Sarah chuckles, kissing the top of her head. "Well, I can't wait to write the rest of it with you."
The final words are left hanging in the air, full of promise and hope. This is just the beginning of their story, a story of love, forgiveness, and second chances. And for the first time in a long time, Izuko feels like everything is exactly where it's supposed to be.
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RomanceIn Echoes of Us, Izuko and Sarah start as best friends, but a misunderstanding drives them apart for a year. When they reconnect in their last year of high school and college at 18, they discover the love that has always been there. As Sarah, the ol...
