The Choice

.8

Previously
so this is why she said no. because she preferred him. I started to make my way towards them.....
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Yoandri's POV
I stopped. what was I going to say? maybe they weren't even a thing and I was just assuming. I hid behind a car and watched them drive off. I just wanted to go back to the hotel.

Erika's POV
The car ride was quiet. not an awkward kind of quiet but a nice one. I looked out the window to the beautiful city of Miami. I remember what I didn't want to come here and thought it was unfair that I had to leave my life behind in California. I still hadn't talked to Wendy since the day I broke up with Alex. but I was happy to be here, with Joel. I turned to him and stared at him in awe. I had missed him so much all those years.

"you're adorable but stop staring like a creeper" he didn't even look at me how did he know I was staring. he smiled, making his dimples appear.

"world doesn't revolve around you Joel. I was just looking out the window." a chuckle couldn't help but slip out of my mouth.

"okay if that makes you happy" he placed his hand on my thigh.

"actually, the only thing that makes me happy is you" I leaned on his shoulder and intertwined our fingers. we were in the middle of the road when he pulled over and stopped the car.

"I just realized something. get out of the car" he said in a serious tone. what was he doing. I was so confused.

"wai-but why?" he got out of the car.

"I said get out" I made my way out of the car. what the hell was going on.

"Erika." he had the most serious look on his face.
"I love you. with my whole entire life. I'm sorry for hurting you like I've had. I didn't stop thinking about you for a single second all the time I was gone. and now that I'm back and you've given me a second chance, I won't take it for granted. I will fight for you, for us. I love you so.....Do you want to be my girlfriend?" he had scared the living hell out of me. I thought he was going to dump me on the road.

"you are a fucking asshole" tears were rolling down my face.

"what? why? I literally just gave the most romantic speech."he furrowed both of his eyebrows.

"I thought you were literally going to dump me here on the side of the road."

"what? no why the hell would I do that?" He brought me in for a hug.

"I don't know!" I said in between cries. why was I still crying?

"I'm sorry beautiful. soooo.....got an answer for me yet? it's getting kinda cold.....no pressure though" I laughed and gave him a playful punch on his shoulder.

"yes, I'd love to be your girlfriend."

"I am the happiest potato alive" he smashed his soft lips into mine. our lips moved in sync. I had missed his warm soft lips on mine.

"let's get out of here. it's getting cold-here take my jacket" he took his black leather jacket off and placed it on my shoulders. the smell of his cologne reached my nose. God. we got into the car and made our way to the hotel. we walked towards my room. it was a good thing I didn't share rooms with Johann.

"want to come in for a little bit?" we were standing in front of the door.

"is that even a question?" he raised one eyebrow. I just laughed. I opened the door. ugh finally a bed. I plopped on the bed.

"I'm so tired. and sleepy. and hungry. and cold. I think I need to cuddle with someone." I turned to him and gave him a cheesy smile.

"well if you insist" he jumped into bed and wrapped his arms around my waist. I placed my head on his chest and enjoyed this moment. I had been longing for a moment like this with Joel for over than 2 years now.

"I love you" he whispered into my ear and placed a kiss on my forehead.

"I love you more" a smile appeared on my face. I felt so happy. I hadn't felt this happy since he had left. yea I mean, I did have a great time with Alex but no one made me happier than Joel. he was irreplaceable.

"brb gonna go change. don't fall asleep we're going to get something to eat after cause I'm hella hungry." I jumped off the bed and made my way to the bathroom. I put my hair in a messy bun, I took off my makeup and my dress. fuck I forgot my pj's.

"Joel can you pass me a shirt please" I peeked my head out the door. he soon appeared shirtless and with a white tshirt in his hand. God bless his mom for having such a hot son.

"thank yo-is this your shirt?" he just have me a smile and ran to the bed. "JOEL! UGH!" I slipped on the shirt. it fit me like a mini dress. I mean he was 5'10 and I was 5'3 soo...I finished what I had to do and made my way to my suitcase. I put on a pair sweats. Joel was laying in bed on his phone.

"I went to my room to get change too. ready? what do you want to eat?" he grabbed his hoody and gave it to me. he's so cute.

"PIZZA!" I said as I grabbed my phone and jumped up.

"pizza it is then" he wrapped his arms around my shoulder and we made our way to the door. before we opened it there was a knock. I opened the door only to reveal Yoandri standing there.

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