Dear Life

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Hunter flopped down on the bed, "That was so much fun!" He laughed and rolled over to face me.

"How is it that we've been together for nearly two years and we just went to our first show together," Thinking to myself, I didn't count Boots and Hearts last year. That was more to go see Hunter. "That being a show you weren't playing in." I corrected myself.

"I know, right?" Hunter propped his head on his hand, his muscles flexed under his polo shirt. "Jen?"

"Yeah babe," he placed a hand on my leg. "Sorry, just admiring you." I winked.

"I was just doing the same," he smiled, his eyes bright. "What else you thinking about?"

"You have mind reading abilities, mind sharing some with us average folk?" He laughed in response. 

Sitting up, he scooted closer to me, "You – my dear, you are not average. You're a level all your own and I can only try to keep bettering myself in hopes that I can completely deserve you." I squeezed his arm, gently kissing his lips and he reciprocated, running his hand around my jaw toward my neck, pulling me closer. These were the kisses that made butterflies in my stomach and my heart race.

He pulled away gently and whispered, "I love you."

"I love you too." He kissed my lips softly one more time. He brought his eyes up to meet mine. They were glistening, and creases formed at corners from his smile. "Tell me, what's on your mind."

With a big sigh, I unloaded a few of my thoughts. "First off - we have a meeting with Atlantic tomorrow! Next weekend I'm going wedding dress shopping." Hunter smiled again and rested his hands on my shoulders. "What if Atlantic gives me a thumbs down? What if I don't find something? What if my bridesmaids argue?" Half laughing, half serious, Hunter shook his head.

"Jenna, you're over thinking. Atlantic will love you. As for the wedding stuff, your friends are cool, I know Stephanie hasn't met Joelle, but they'll get along. Your mom will keep your sister in line..." His voice drifted off but his eyes were as reassuring as his bear hug. "You will look beautiful in whatever you put on – even a paper bag. "

Laughing, "I don't think it will come down that but thank you."

"I leave for tour tomorrow night," he said, glancing at his watch, "I'm going to miss you. I'm sorry I'm missing some of this wedding planning."

"Don't worry. I'm just glad you will be at my Atlantic meeting. We have a lot of help, we will be fine. We have like eight months, your tour is not that long.." My voice drifted off. Hunter was going away for 6 weeks straight, cross country tour with Chris Jansen and Maren Morris. "You will have such an incredible time. And I will be at your Nashville show with Joelle." Hunter smiled. Joelle and Sam started dating shortly after Hunter and I, and we became fast friends. We understand the industry. "She's actually coming to stay the night before we fly out to New York." We are going to meet my mom, sister and best friend Stephanie in New York for wedding dress, bridesmaids and mothers dress.

"That's great." Hunter smiled, "I'm glad you have her around. She's so nice."

"Yeah it's nice to have someone who gets it." I kissed his cheek, "Should we call it a night?" The clock read midnight. He nodded and kissed my forehead. "I love you so much Jenna."

"I love you too, Hunter."