Thank You For Saving Me // Stauren

chapter seventy six

Lauren's P.O.V

"Have they been okay?"

"Yeah they've been great, not entirely happy that they don't have their mom or dad right now, but they've been fine." Alanna said as we were on Skype, holding Nova in her arms.

"Oh thank god... I had a feeling they'd be horrible for you!" I laughed, watching the screen. Steven walked across the room and looked at the screen smiling, then looking back at me. He slowly leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on my lips before getting up again to get some more clothes out of the suitcase.

Alanna smiled, "you two seem better now."

"Yeah... we had a talk. We're good." I looked up and saw Steve smiling at me, making me return the favour before he made his way into the bathroom.

"Hurrah!" She laughed, being careful not to shout too loud. "Can I ask you a question? Like a private question?"

"Um..." I looked around for some headphones before reaching into my bag, finding some, plugging them in and putting them in my ears. "Okay go.."

"You and Glenn... are you... like... moving? I mean in the relationship. I mean, you have two kids, you've known each other for years... but nothing's happened, I just wanna know where you are in this, because..."

"I don't know. Honestly, I really don't know. I've never thought about the future like that... I just thought about us currently, and not getting carried away..." I replied, but not telling the full truth. Of course I wanted us to move further along in our relationship, but with the fights we've had recently, I don't want to ruin us. If we added something else to our relationship it might be too much stress and pressure, which could break us.

"Yeah okay... but I know you, Lauren. I can tell you want something a little more." She winked as she chuckled lightly, "alright, I better go and put Nova to bed. Along with Marlowe too, Addy's already asleep."

I smiled and took the headphones out, "thank you for looking after them, I really appreciate it." I smiled, waving to my son and saying our goodbyes.

I gently put the laptop aside and made my way into the bathroom, where Steven was stood brushing his teeth. I smiled to myself as I noticed his shirt on the floor and now was in a pair of tracksuit bottoms. I slowly slid my arms around his torso and rested my head on his shoulder.

"Hey..." I smiled, kissing his jaw before he leant down and cleaned his mouth from all the toothpaste.

"Hi" he also smiled and turned around to face me, his hands resting on my waist. I leant against his chest as I felt him kiss the top of my head. "Go get ready babe..."

"What?" I asked confused, as it was around seven in the evening.

"Just go get dressed and I'll tell you later." He said cheekily, kissing me briefly.

"Babe-" I said but he was already out of the room.

Time went by and I was finally ready at eight, which was the quickest I have ever got dressed for something important. Or what sounded important. I put on a white, flow-y dress that stopped just before my knee caps, with white slip ons. I had light makeup on since it was still quite warm outside, and I honestly could not be bothered to go full out.

"Hey babe, you ready-" I heard Steven say from behind me, but only to stop mid sentence. "Woah..."

I turned around to see Steve standing at the door way, his jaw almost touching the floor. "You could catch flies like that."

"Huh?.. oh!" He chuckled, finally realising what he was doing. "Sorry, you just look... wow"

I felt a blush creep onto my cheeks as I made my way to him, slowly wrapping my arms around his neck as his arms found their way to my waist. We stood there for a few moments, taking each other in, before Steven leaned forward and connected our lips in a gentle, loving kiss.

"Where are you taking me Yeun?" I chuckled, as her dragged me long the pavement.

"You'll find out soon, Cohan. Just keep your eyes closed!" He replied, taking both of my hands in his.

"They are!" I protested, before nearly falling down a step, letting out a little squeal.

"Oh yeah! Mind your step!" He mischievously chuckled, pulling me along a wooden path.

"Too late now!"

"Okay stop!" He suddenly shouted before letting go of my hand and walking forward, I presume.

"Wait what? Where are you going?!"

"I'm just doing something! Hold on!" He chuckled.

"No Steve what's happening? I don't like this! I'm gonna open my eyes!... STEVE?!" I shouted, starting to get frustrated but also a little scared at the same time.

"Okay okay I'm here..." he said, gently grabbing both of my hands in his. "Walk forward a little bit..."

I slowly took steps forward, holding onto Steven's hand tight to make sure I wouldn't fall. "Steve can I just-"

"Okay now open!"

I immediately opened my eyes to see a blanket laying on the dock (which explains the wood we were walking on earlier) with candles and food, and most importantly, wine. I broke out into a massive grin and could even feel tears starting to make their way up to the surface. With no words, I launched at Steven and gave him the biggest hug I could manage, making him chuckle but hug back.

"It's not that good is it?" He laughed, placing a gentle kiss on my forehead.

"It's amazing..."

After an hour or two, we had eaten a lot, but also drank quite a bit too. I looked back to Steven after placing my glass down, seeing him looking everywhere for something. "What's up?"

"Nothing I just... forgot something"

"Phone?"

"No. Something more important. I'll be right back I promise..." he gave me a quick kiss before standing up and running back to the cabin.

"Steven what the-" I groaned, knowing he wouldn't be able to here me. "What a date this is..." I took a long gulp of my wine before laying down and dipping my hand into the water at the side, slowly starting to get sleepy.

"I can't find it!" I heard Steven shout from the distance as he neared, realising I was quite close to the edge but also intoxicated. He sighed and sat down, "come here..." I felt his arms gently lift me up and into his lap, cradling me close.

"What did you need?"

"It doesn't matter... it was... shit anyway."

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