Just My Friend (COMPLETE)

The Simple Things

~Staceys pov~

Devin wrapped his arms around me and placed a kiss on my lips. I honestly love this so much! I don't think I'll ever get bored of his lips, they were perfect. After he pulled away he grabbed my hand in his and we began to walk side by side through the Flee Market.

I love these places. It's so nice to be in the fresh air and see all these old treasures. It was a great way to make memories too. I could just see us in the future walking through this with Our kids.

Our kids....

Oh wow, kids... Could that really ever happen? To have a family with him would be amazing. I know He'd make a great dad. But I never really ever gave us that much thought. I use to picture us together, but never with a family. I wonder if that will ever happen.

My arm was tugged in the direction of a booth. As I looked at the contents I saw a ton a bladed weapons. My eyes rolled back with the chuckle that escaped my mouth.

"Stace, look at this beauty!" Devin exclaimed as he held a large knife. I have to admit it was quite amazing.

"You are too cute." I said as I placed my hand on his chest lovingly. He grinned at the action. I think both of us have waited years for this, and the smallest actions seemed to bring so much joy.

He placed a kiss on the top of my head. He did stand like 7 inches taller then me. I loved it, but it did make kissing a little weird. I felt kinda bad that he had to hunch over to reach my lips. But hey, when it came to cuddling I was the perfect size.

"I'll take it." Devin said to the man before pulling out his wallet and handing the man some money.

"You better put that in a bag of somekind." I pointed to the knife. "I don't think it's legal to carry."

"It's not, the blade is Too long." He responded. "I'm gonna take it back to the car real quick. Are you gonna be fine by yourself?" He asked with curiosity.

"Yeah, I'm an adult silly. I've been doing things alone for as long as you have." With that I spit my tongue at him. And he responded by doing the same thing before taking off for the car.

"Now you stay away from any strange men ya hear, little lady." He shouted back to me and I laughed. He was so cute.

As I walked around by my self for a little while I let my mind wonder again. The thought of kids was crazy, but it was far in the future and I didn't need to dwell on it.

Far

How far in the future? I knew I was gonna marry Devin someday. No doubt about it was in my mind. I've known him for ten years and more then half of that I've waited to be with him. How much longer would it take before we get married? And am I ready?

Ready.

I think I am, I've wanted this for years. I know I love Devin, I know he was made for me. If he asked me tomorrow I'd say yes.. But does he feel the same? I'm not going to rush things. But I wonder if he thinks about this too? It took him forever to let his feelings for me surface, how long is he going to wait before making that kind of commitment?

There is no point of thinking of that. I know he loves me, and I'm happy that we are finally together. I will enjoy every minute of our time together and not mess with any of this madness.

Two arms snaked around my waist making me jump out of my skin.

"It's just me." Devin's smooth calm voice told me. His voice relaxed me immideatly. I don't know what it is about him, but he just has the ability to put me at ease or cause me to go through the roof with excitement. He has powers over my emotions that I don't think he understands. Heck, I don't understand it.

"Find anything you like?" He asked but sadly I hadn't, I've been to busy thinking to do any real shopping.

"Nope." A smile appeared on my face. "I already have what I like." I said as I leaned my head back on he chest behind me. I felt the vibrations of a small chuckle in his chest.

"Well then." His voice was full of joy. It warmed my heart that I could cause that. I know he's had some trouble in his life. And I know I am not the one to bring real joy, but I'd like to believe that God gave me to him to make him happy and vice versa.

"I found a necklace on the way over here that I thought you might like." He said as he gave me a bag. I grabbed it out of his hand and opened it. Inside there was a beautiful choker inside. There was a small Blue stone hung on a velvety black ribbon. It took my breath away. Blue was my favorite color, and he knew I loved chokers.

"It's simple but breathtaking, just like you." Those words made my heart flutter violently inside of me.

I threw my arms around his neck as I stood on my tiptoes to reach his lips. I kissed him with all the love that was in me. His arms wrapped around me as he picked me off the ground, I guess so he didn't have to bend over. As my feet hit the ground I pulled away from him.

"I love you more then you'll ever know." I told him. It was true, he'll never be able to know just how much I love him. His eyes gazed into mine, they sparkled in their normal brilliant blue color. "And I love you so much more." His reply made me smile.

"Nope, impossible." I said as I rolled my eyes back in exaggeration.

We walked around the Flee Market without a care in the world. Laughing and enjoying our new relationship. But as soon as we got back to his car I remembered the questions that I needed answers to. I had to ask him.

"Devin?"

"Yes, babe." That hit me like a brick. He called me babe. I know for a lot of people it wasn't a big deal. But I've known this man for ten years and that's the first time I've ever heard that. It was amazing.

"Babe? Stace?" He said before glancing over to me, Hoping for a response.

"Uh, I wanted to ask you something." He nodded on response. Here it goes, it's now or never. I didn't like the idea of asking while he was driving, but if I didn't do it now I'd probably chicken out later.