forever | e.d

| 35 |

four years later.

" there's a Disney world in Florida, isn't there, dad? " Mason asked, as Eva walked silently beside him, licking her ice cream cone.
" yeah, buddy, there is " Ethan answered, still holding onto both Eva and Mason's hands tightly as he guided them through the park.
" then why did we come to Disneyland Paris? I thought Florida was closer to home " Mason shrugged, his small hands squirming out of Ethan's grip as he pointed towards Mickey Mouse, people getting photos taken with him.
" because Disneyland Paris is special to me and mom, you wanna know why? " Ethan smirked, picking up his son and glancing back at me.
Mason nodded enthusiastically, while Eva listened too, still holding tightly onto her dad's free hand.
" because me and mommy had our first kiss here! " Ethan wiggled his eyebrows, Mason's nose scrunching up in disgust.
" ew!! that's gross! " He shrieked, his face one of horror as he looked between Ethan and I.
" no it's not! " I giggled, ruffling up his brown hair, and pecking his cheek.
However, I smiled at the memory, continuing to walk through the entrance, everything like deja vu. All of the same decor, the same rush of tourists, and the same happiness. A feeling of pure love.

" what is this? " I asked in shock as I stared up at the ceiling above us, hundreds of happy tourists rushing around.
Ethan smirked, holding my hand in his again as we made our way through.
" this is the main Disneyland hotel. That's where our bags are going now " He smirked, my eyes going wide as I looked back up at the hotel that we were apparently staying in, before back at the boy I was for definite, crazy about.
" really?!? Ethan, this is too much " I gasped, holding my hand over my mouth in shock.
It really was. He'd done everything he possibly could to make this trip the best for me, but little did he know that just being in his company was enough.
" I wanted our time together to be the most amazing trip possible. So shut up " He smiled, laughing at the end as I wrapped my arms around his waist, snuggling into his side for a while as we reached the ticket booth.
" thank you " I grinned, almost at the exact same time that the two of us were welcomed into the theme park.
We were also handed a leaflet, a map with all of the rides and attractions labelled.
" hopefully this will help us get around " Ethan giggled as he looked at it with furrowed brows.
I laughed, taking it out of his hands and turning it the right way around, first of all.
" You're not going to get anywhere with it upside down, babe " I laughed, seeing the boy roll his eyes before shoving it into his pocket, pulling me into the closest shop.

At the exact same time, Grayson and Sam appeared beside us, Sam with a pair of Minnie ears on her head, and with more in her hands. She handed a pair to Eva and Mason, who instantly put them on their heads. They looked adorable, and this was going to be one amazing trip, spent with the best people.

I smiled at the fireworks, the sky glowing various different colours, with various different images of Disney characters displaying on the castle.
" look, it's tinker bell! " Mason gasped in excitement as she popped up on the castle, his favourite Disney character.
Ethan and I smiled at our son, who was on his uncle Grayson's shoulders, while Eva was on Sam's. They both watched in awe, and it was amazing to see them so happy, just like Ethan and I were, in this very place years ago.

Ethan looked over at me with a cheesy grin, only making my eyes peal to his. He was nearly glowing the colour of the fireworks, his eyes shining as his hand slipped into mine.

I couldn't believe that it was nearly five years ago, that I met this boy for the first time. Five years ago that we matched, and I messaged him over tinder.
nudes? That was the word that started it all.

Ethan didn't say anything, except pull me closer, slowly leaning down towards me. I stood on my tiptoes slightly, his lips gently connecting with my own as my hand snaked behind his neck. The feeling in the pit of my stomach exploded, just like the fireworks in the sky, yet even more powerful. It felt as if we were having our first kiss all over again, under the very same castle, still special, and still magical.

" you should be watching the fireworks,
Grant " I whispered, my voice coming out desperate as I almost tripped up on my words.
Ethan didn't hesitate with his response, shaking his head as his gorgeous orbs trailed down to my lips, and back up to my eyes.
" I want to do this a lot more, Hol " Ethan's words made me freeze, whilst he slowly began to lean down.
Before I could even think about what this was, he showed me, his plump lips hovering over mine before he pressed them against my own finally, in the most magical way.
It felt amazing, the pit of butterflies that were caged in my tummy now set free as one of his hands cupped my cheek, and the other held my waist. My arms draped over his shoulders and wrapped around his neck as I kissed back, his tongue entering slowly before he pulled away, remembering that we were in public.
I bit my lip shyly as I processed what had just happened, our first kiss shared right in front of the firework display at Disneyland being so cliche, but the best thing ever.

Ethan pulled away, his hand sliding to my waist as he pulled me into his chest, my arms wrapping around his side as I stared up at the sky, and up at him. He was smiling, his cheeks still noticeably pink, even under the dark sky.

I was madly in love with this boy, I always had been. A family, a house, and an even stronger relationship. I never thought we'd have that, but we do, and that's all we need.

And even though we'd been through hell, not one part of me regretted it.

Sometimes you fall in love with the most unexpected person, at the most unexpected time. But also, in the most unexpected of ways. Over tinder, just happens to be at the top of my list.

THE END

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thank you so much to everyone who had read this series.
writing these stories has been so much fun, and I can't even begin to express how grateful I am for the support system you have all given me.

I'll be fifteen in two days, and it's surreal to think about all I have accomplished here on wattpad at this age. To some it may not be much, but I'm so incredibly proud of the stories I've written and have published.

With each book of this series, I've smiled and laughed at your hilarious and sweet comments. I'm so lucky to have that, and I don't take it for granted.

thank you again to everyone who read tinder, fame, and now, the third and final book, forever.

I love you all, and I have
so much in the works for this year.

- Jess x