Guard of my Heart ✅

9. Bliss

The night before the wedding I'm twisting and turning. I can't sleep. Ever since the night I was attacked by Charlie, Josh had slept by my side. It was a comfort to have him next to me and it was one that I missed terribly. Riley had insisted we sleep apart, claiming it was bad luck to do otherwise. I stare up at my ceiling and take a deep breath, running my hands over my face. I had to see him. I climb out of bed and grab my robe, tying it around my waist and taking the few steps down the hall to the spare bedroom. I push open the door and find Josh sitting at the desk with a pen in his hand and a piece of paper. "Josh" I whisper, holding onto the door. He spins around to face me.

"Sweetheart what are you doing in here?" he asks as he stands up and walks towards me. "Riley will have your head if she finds you in here."

"I cannot sleep. I have tried for hours upon hours with no luck" I sigh, running my fingers through my hair. "I know that it is said to be bad luck but-."

"Maya" he says softly, grabbing my hand and pulling me against him. "It's alright" he assures me. "I love having you here."

"Did you realize we haven't spent a night alone since the ordeal with Charlie?" I ask as I make my way over to his bed and take a seat. "I feel safe with you around. Without you I feel helpless and scared."

"Sweetheart he will never touch you ever again" he promises as he kneels in front of me. "He's gone and I'm right here." I lean down to kiss him, allowing my lips to linger on his before he pulls back with a smile.

"Bedtime princess" he chuckles. "We have a big day tomorrow."

"I can't wait to be married to you" I whisper, caressing his cheek.

"And I to you" he replies sweetly, putting his hand over mine. "My princess."

"And my prince."

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"You both are terrible listeners" Riley exclaims as she bursts into the bedroom the following morning. "I asked that you spend one night apart and yet here you are."

"Riley calm down honey. I think the hormones are making you a little dramatic" I laugh as I sit up. "Everything is fine. Right Josh?" I ask as I turn around but he's still asleep. I laugh and shake him harshly.

"Hm?" he groans. "I thought I'd get to sleep in now." I giggle and run my fingers through his brunette locks.

"I have to get ready. I'll see you at the altar" I smile, kissing the top of his head.

"I love you" he mutters sleepily making a smile pull at my lips.

"I love you too" I reply as I climb out of bed and follow after Riley back to my bedroom. When I walk in my dress is hanging on my closet and I'm taken back. "Oh my gosh" I exclaim, "it's stunning."

"Glad you think so" she smiles. "Just wait until you put it on" she adds excitedly. "Where is Sophie? She needs to get her dress on" she groans in frustration making me chuckle. The door opens seconds later and Sophie steps inside.

"Sorry. I had to go retrieve the shoes" she says, holding up a pair of heels. They're dark blue and absolutely gorgeous. "Something blue is done."

"Something new" I jingle the bracelet on my wrist. "Josh bought it for me for Christmas."

"Now we just need something borrowed and something old" Riley says, gnawing her lip as Topanga walks inside.

"Topanga" I exclaim as I throw my arms around her.

"Hi" she laughs as she hugs me in return.

"I'm sorry" I apologize as I step back. "I didn't know you were coming today."