Just One Look

Moving Day

Nicole's POV:

A week later:

Today, I'm moving into Artemi's apartment and I couldn't be more excited to move in with him. I get to wake up next to the man I love and go to sleep next to him., except for the days he's on the road. I'll be fine when that time comes around. Chelsea, Teuvo, and Artemi are helping me pack and move my things over to Artemi's. Teuvo is moving into the apartment with Chelsea, so they can live together by the time the babies are born. 

"Nicole, where is the box for your shoes?" Chelsea asks while holding a pair of my platform heels.

"The box over by my closet." I say pointing towards the box and folding my pairs of pants at the same time.

"Wow, you got a lot of shit Nic. I hope you have a bigger closet at Artemi's place. Chelsea says packing all of my clothes into some cardboard boxes that are laying on my bed.

About two hours later, Chelsea and I finished packing my entire belongings, Teuvo and Artemi both came by to help me move my things because my car is way to small. As I am about to leave the apartment for the last time, I start to get teary eyed. I start to think of all the memories I have had here. This apartment held so many magical memories such as Artemi and I's first kiss, Artemi telling me he wanted to be with me,  the day I first moved into this apartment almost two years ago with Chelsea, the time I got arrested climbing up the fire escape after I got locked out, Chelsea and I drinking wine on the couch while watching the ID Discovery channel, and the time she surprised Teuvo with her by announcing that she was pregnant. I am going to miss this place, it will always hold a place in my heart. All of a sudden, I feel two arms snaked around my waist. I look up and see Artemi standing there.

"Baby, What's wrong?" Artemi asks me while wiping the tears that were slowly streaming down my cheeks.

"I am going to miss this apartment so much, it feels like home. I had so many memories here." I say as Artemi pulls me into a hug.

"Its ok. Me and you will start a home together and it will be more amazing than this home. What were some of your best memories from here?" Artemi says still holding me into a hug.

"Well, having our first kiss after our first date right outside the apartment door and you telling me that you wanted to be with me." I say

"Baby, I knew I wanted to be with you the first time I saw you at practice. I was scared to tell you how I was feeling because I no think you loved me back." Artemi says looking at the floor.

"Awww, Artemi baby. Why on God's green Earth would make you think that? You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I loved you the moment I saw you. I was and will never go anywhere." I say reassuring him

"I was scared of getting hurt like in past and I was no good enough for  you. You deserve much better than me. You deserve someone who is smarter, better looking, and someone who speaks good English." Artemi says which you can immediately sense his insecurities coming out.

"Listen to me Artemi. You are the only person I want an need. I can't honestly picture my life without you anymore. You make life so interesting and you keep my on my toes constantly. You are the most compassionate, funny, charming, loving, kind-hearted, happiest, cutest person I have ever met. And, did I mention you are one hell of a hockey player. I do not care that you have a hard time with your English, because I understand the love you give me. I love you Artemi Panarin with every fiber of my being. " I say hugging him tightly.

"I love you baby. I'm so happy we are starting a future together." Artemi says kissing the top of my head.

"I love you too." I say. All of a sudden Teuvo comes out of my bedroom with one of my boxes.