Love Falls Forever

everything.

Two days later, while Ross was out getting some grocery's for me I ran down to check my mail. I quickly grabbed the large pile in my hands and ran back up to my flat. When I got inside I hurried into my bedroom and locked the door, just in case. I spread out the envelopes across my bed and looked through them all.

I sighed as I noticed none were from WSU. I plopped down on the edge of my bed and looked within the scattered mail. 

I thought I would feel relieved if I don't get in... because then I can stay with Ross... but I'm afraid, terrified, that if I don't get in... I won't be able to go to college. 

I sighed again and laid back on the mail. None of this shit has been this important to me, honestly I've never really even thought about college until after this past year. All I knew is where I wanted to go... 

I turned my head to the side and closed my eyes. My mind wondered to the box. I still have yet to open it, maybe I'll get the chance this weekend? I hope so... 

When I reopened my eyes, I happened to look down. My cheek rested against an envelope marked from... Washington State University...

My eyes widened as I snatched the thin paper from my bed. I tore the top off and impatiently slid the paper out. I took two deep breaths before opening it, I scanned the paper until my eyes caught something...

"Holy Shit!!!" I shrieked. "No way!!!"

On the bottom of the paper next the Chancellor's signature said...

Accepted.

A smile was plastered to my face as my heart raced in my chest. I have been accepted... to the college I've always wanted to get into. I gently slid my index finger across the Chancellor's name and silently thanked him. 

I heard the creak of my front door and rustles of bags.

Shit.

I quickly folded the paper and stuffed it back into its envelope then hid it away in my dresser. I gathered the rest of the mail and set it neatly on my bedside table. 

"babe?" Ross called out for me. I opened my door and made my way out to the kitchen.

"Hey!" I smiled at him trying to contain my excitement.

"you look extremely happy." Ross chuckled as he rested his lips against mine. 

"happy that your home." I giggled and kissed the tip of his nose before beginning to put the grocery's away. "thank you, by the way." I said as I slid the tiny jar of peanut butter into the cabinet. 

"no problem. so what are you so cheery about?" Ross smirked as he helped. 

"nothing, just had a good day I guess." I shrug, I want to tell him... I want to jump up and down and squeal with joy, but I bite my lip and hold it in. 

"that's good." 

When we finished putting the grocery's away Ross talked about meeting up with his cousin in the store who he hasn't seen for a while. He rambled on about what they use to do when they lived in Colorado but I kind of tuned out thinking of what it will be like two states away from him...

He needs to know... but I can't bring myself to tell him quite yet. I need to prepare myself for his reaction, I know it won't be good...

"babe?" Ross laughed as he waved his hand in front of my face. I slightly jumped and chuckled.

"sorry." I mumbled. 

"what are you thinking?" He asked, his voice soft and quiet as he looked into my eyes. I searched for the words but found none. I was beginning to get lost in his eyes, his beautiful hazel eyes. He brought his hand up to my face and gently swiped my bottom lip. 

"I... I'm thinking...' I stuttered, shit... Why can't I think? Oh right, because the love of my life's touch is literally paralyzing my thoughts and movements. 'About you..." I breathe. he slightly smiles as his tongue darts out to wet his lips then goes back in. 

"and what about me?" he says looking back and fourth between my lips and eyes. 

"everything." I simply answer, I don't know what to say, I'm lost for words. 

"oh really?" he chuckles. I nod and wrap my arms around his neck bringing him closer to me. 

"yes." He smiles again as he presses his lips firmly against mine.

"I love you so much Skylar!" he moaned making me giggle.

"I love you too Ross." 

"you promise?" Why is he making me promise everything? not that I really have a problem with it, it's just confusing and makes me wonder what he's thinking.

"Promise." my voice is almost a whisper. 

Ross' P.O.V.

I gently laid Skylar down in her bed and watched her roll over on her side. She ended up falling asleep while we watched NCIS. It was getting pretty late anyway, I'm glad she changed into one of my tee shirts before falling asleep on the couch. That way I don't have to risk waking up my sleeping beauty. 

I watched as she snuggled into the blankets, My shirt only goes down to about mid thigh on her. It's baggy but not so much to where I can't see her curves underneath it. My eyes scan her room and land on a pile of mail sitting on her bedside table. She never brings the mail in here...

I shake my head and roll my eyes at myself. I'm being pathetic... ever since I found out shes hiding something from me, I've been totally paranoid. I know she told me not to worry about, but I can't help it. I trust her when she told me it's nothing bad, and I trust her to tell me when she's ready too. I won't sneak around and try to figure it out, I can wait. 

I strip down to my boxers and climb in her bed beside her. I slide my arm around her waist and nuzzle my face into her hair. Her long beautiful brown hair always smells like well a waterfall. It's silly but true. The smell's refreshing, it makes me smile. 

I close my eyes and let sleep take over, only to be awakened by Skylar's scream...