ethan's pov:
the anniversary party was terribly boring, so elle and i came up with the excuse that "she wasn't feeling well" so we could leave early.
we packed our stuff pretty easily because of how neat we both were. we both changed into comfy clothes. elle wore leggings and my sweatshirt, and i wore grey sweats and a black t-shirt.
the drive back home was quiet as elle quickly fell asleep. her hair was pulled up into a cute messy bun while she wore my big sweatshirt.
i would sometimes run my fingers through her hair as i drove through the almost empty streets.
when i arrived at her house, i gently shook her shoulder, making her rub her eyes.
"we're here, princess." i speak softly, kissing her forehead.
i chuckled as she yawned before i got out of the car. i went over to the passenger side, opening the door and helping her out.
she found her keys before taking my hand as we walked to her front door. she unlocked it and walked into the dark and quiet house.
"you go to sleep, i'll get your stuff, okay?" i run my hand up and down her back as we walk towards her bedroom.
"no," she pouts, "stay."
"alright, baby." i smile as we crawl into her bed that i couldn't help but miss after not being here for a while.
i loved her cute white sheets and pale blankets, the way her pillows smelled just like her.
i slip my t-shirt off and place it onto the desk beside her bed.
she giggled quietly as she buried her face in my chest. i felt her soft fingertips gliding against the ink on my arm, making me smile.
i pull her closer to me and tighten my grip around her before pressing a kiss to her head as i drift off to sleep.
elle's pov:
when i wake up with the familiar feeling of ethan's arms wrapped around me, i smile before redoing my messy bun.
i decide to let ethan sleep because of the drive last night, so i climb out of bed and wander downstairs.
i bite my lip as i try to decide what to do for breakfast, wanting it to be ready for ethan when he woke up.
however, my plans are ruined when ethan comes up behind me, wrapping his arms around me.
"morning." he mutters, his voice deeper than usual.
"morning." i smile, turning around and wrapping my arms around his neck.
"what're you doing?" he asks, his voice muffled by my hair as he dips his head into the crook of my neck.
"just trying to think of what to do for breakfast."
"how about we go to ihop." he giggles.
i laugh and nod as he pulls away from our tight hug. his hair was messy, but adorable. i ran my hands through his dark curls before pressing a kiss to his lips.
he smiles before gently grabbing my waist and sitting me on the counter, standing in between my legs.
"i love you." he mumbles tiredly, wrapping his arms around my waist again and engulfing me in a hug. his face was hidden in my chest as he cuddled into me.
my eyes widen and my cheeks turn a crimson color. we had never exchanged those 3 words before and my heart melted.
"i love you too."
his grip around me tightened and i rubbed my hands up and down his bare back.
"can we stay home today?" he mumbled. the way he called my house home made me giggle.
"yea, if you want. i can try to make some breakfast for you." i chuckle.
"i'll help." he smiled widely as he pulled away from my chest.
i giggled as he pressed a kiss to my lips before asking, "so, what're we gonna make, princess?"
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filler lol
