Lost

chapter 12

Chapter 12

We got dressed and went downstairs. Keaton went outside for a second with his phone, then came back in, and told me to come with him. "be good children," Drew told us as we walked out the door. "don't go crazy." we laughed and got into the Ferrari, then drove off.

"So, where are we going?" I asked. "secret Jen," he told me. "you know I'm not patient with secrets Keats,"

"I know, but you have to learn to be patient,"

He pulled into this bakery downtown that I've never been to before, and I was about to say, "where are we?" when he put his finger on my lips. "no. don't speak." he laughed. "this is my favorite bakery in the entire universe Jen. I'm good friends with the owner, and I asked if he could let us have a special dinner in the back office. he said yes, and that's why I was outside on my phone before we left, because I was calling to say we were leaving the house," I gave him a hug and said, "aww, thank you Keats, you're so sweet!" he kissed my forehead and we got out of the car, then waked into the resturaunt hand in hand.

"Hey! what's up Keaton!?" a guy probably about 25 came up and gave Keaton a bro hug. "Sup Cole, just bringing my heart and soul, Jennifer down here, thank you so much by the way, staying open for us," Cole shrugged and said, "no problem dude, pretty girl you've got there man. nice to meet you Jennifer," he shook my hand like a gentleman and added, "follow me,"

we walked with him down through the kitchen and through a hallway in the back to Cole's mom's office. so this was a family buisness. that's cool, for a family to be so connected to carry on a generation in a shop. I would have loved having something like that, but I didn't. or to at least have been hugged by my mom or dad at least once.

When he allowed us in the small, dark room, I saw a table for two with candles burning and a pretty pink tulip with a note sitting on one side. I gasped as Cole walked us in and said, "oh my God, guys, this is beautiful!" Keaton and I sat down and Cole left to bring us bread. "so, you like it huh?" Keats asked. "no, I love," I said back. "I thought you would Jelly Bean. here, this tulip is for you, i got it yesterday for Cole to put in the refridgerator." i have always liked tulips more than roses for some reason, i just like the image of a cute tulip, than a just beautiful rose, because the roses are always perfect. I grabbed his hands in both of mine, one on each side of the table. "I love you so much baby," he said. "I love you more," I argued. "oh yeah, well I love you to the moon and back," he ended it then and there. it was perfect.

Cole came in with great smelling rolls, pastries, and cheese bread sticks. he sat them down, telling us he would bring pasta in a few minutes. Keats and I dug in, eating every single one like animals. we ate the pasta Cole then brought, and it was delicious. he gave us about 5 minutes, then brought out fudge brownie sundaes. "yum! that looks amazing!" I exclaimed when he sat them down in front of us. me and Keaton ate our sundaes like they were tiny, and then sat down on the couch on the other side of the office. I was leaning my head on his shoulder when Cole walked in the room with the keys. "here Keaton, I need to go home. my family's dog needs to go to the emergency vet, and I'm the only one that can really calm my little sister down. take the keys, remember to lock up when you leave, but stay here as long as you like. I know you guys probably need alone time from everyone else. we're closed tomorrow, so just bring the keys by to me at around 1:00. thanks! have fun guys!" Keaton took the keys and said, "ok, we won't trash the place! bye Cole, have a great night and good luck,"

"Thanks man, and bye Jennifer!" he left and we could hear the door close behind him.

"Ok, Jen. Stay here for a second, I'm going to turn off the lights in the front of the cafe, so people know they're closed, and i'll set the alarm system."

I nodded and he walked out. when he came back, he turned on the stereo and put in a Death Cab For Cutie album. it looked like it was Codes and Keys from my view, and turns out it was.

We started slow dancing and didn't stop until the album was over. Afterwards, we sat down on the couch and I made him give me a 20 minute shoulder massage.

"It's been so long, my arms are tired!"

"But I like it!"

"But nothing babe."

"You're so cute."

"You're so cute."

"Teehee."

"Meow."

Keaton layed down on the couch sideways, in the back, and I layed down right next to him. He wrapped his arms around my waist so I wouldn't roll off, I put my hands over his arms, and we slowly drifted off to sleep.

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(Morning: 8:24)

I woke up next to Keaton on that couch, and the bright sun was shining through the blinds. I forgot about where we were at first, then I remembered last night. his cuteness, his charm...

"Earth to Jen." I jumped out of my trance. "oh, yeah, hmm?" I mumbled. "I think it's about time we head home," Keaton said and helped me up off the couch. I nodded and we locked up the bakery again, then went home.

Keaton and I walked into the door tiredly. "ermagerd! guys guys! guess what??!" Laura screamed and ran over to us. "what!? what?!" I yelled back. Just then I saw a jem shimmer off her finger and I threw my hands over my mouth. "Wesley proposed guys!!!" she was jumping around just screeching. "omg! that's awesome!" I shouted and we jumped into a fan-girly hug. "woah Laura, nice! really cool," Keaton said and gave her a quick hug when me and her released.

"Come on inside, let's talk to Wes!" she squealed and skipped in, waving us on to follow. the three of us ran into the living room and saw Wes and Drew sitting on the couch watching TV. "sup babe," he welcomed Laura in his arms as she sat down in his lap, once again admiring her diamond ring. "she exploded on you guys didn't she?" he asked, laughing. me and Keaton nodded quickly and went into the kitchen to get something to drink. "Still have any Red Bull? Monster?" Keaton asked them. "yeah dude, on the left in the back," Drew answered. Keaton took out a Red Bull and cracked it open. I just took out a Sprite and we laughed.

"Soooo.... what are you guys doing for your wedding?" I asked as I sat down on Keaton's lap. "were going to have it on the beach I think," Wes answered. "ooohh! really!?" Laura squealed. "yeah, I thought you'd love it," he said and she hugged him. I elbowed Keaton and we smiled at eachother. they were so adorable together and happy. I've never, ever seen Laura so happy. Ever. you know, Wesley Stromberg is the only joy in her life.

And Keaton's mine.