Really Got a Hold On Me

Yes

               Five years later:
                   Astra's POV::
       
      Nick and I run inside our apartment, soaked in rain. My hair is dripping with water, and my makeup is probably running.
    "It's too cold," he says, turning the heater on. I grab the throw blanket that was thrown over the arm of the couch and throwing it over myself. My teeth are chattering and I'm probably turning purple. He runs over and hugs me for warmth.
    Someone knocks on the door, making us groan. We look at each other, trying to figure out how we're going to do this. We make our way to the door, still huddled together. He reaches over and opens the door.
     Elijah looks at us in confusion. I throw the rest of the blanket off of myself myself and jump into his arms, taking his warmth instead. I don't know how he deals with the uniform all day, the fabric is so rough. He carries me inside and closes the door.
    "Why are you guys soaked?" He asks.
    "The rain, genius. Wait," Nick says and examines Elijah. "How are you not wet?"
    "I came through the parking garage," he says. Nick and I look at each other, realizing how dumb we are.
   "Whatever, I'm taking a shower," he says. I take Elijah's hand and leading him to my room. He locks the door behind me. I take my jacket off and take my wet hair down from my bun.
    "How was work?" I ask him, taking my earrings off. I'm too lazy to take a shower tonight, so I take my makeup off with makeup remover wipes.
    "Good," he says. "Can you come here?" He asks. I set the wipe down and turn around. I'm confused when I find him down on one knee until it hits me. I gasp in shock the smiles up at me and takes my hand to draw me closer. "I wish I could do this when your not soaking wet." I laugh nervously. "I love you so much, and can't see myself living a life with anyone other than you. During the three years we've been together I find myself being even more infatuated with you; I don't ever think that's going to stop. I can't think of anything else to say right now, but whatever I would have said if this was more planned out, I will show you through my actions. So, will you, Astra Hermosa Reign, marry me?"
    Tears of happiness well up in my eyes as I nod. "Yes," I neatly shout. He places the ring that I hadn't noticed he was holding on my finger and stands.
     "I even asked your father for his blessing," he says with a chuckle. "I was surprised when he gave it." I lean up and kiss him hard on the lips. He kisses me back with just as much passion, his hands snaking around to my back. I'm wetting his uniform, hut he doesn't seem to care.
    "I love you so much." 
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       I set my phone down on my desk and sit down. Being a fifth grade English teacher wasn't my first choice, but I want a fall back career behind my writing. I'm nervous sense this is my first teaching job and they are little kids.
     I get up when the bell rings and open the class room door. I watch as the students line up in front of the door, one line of boys, and the other girls. I shake their heads and ask their names as they file in, introducing myself as well.
    "I'm Ms.Reign," I say, shaking the younger girls hand. She looks familiar, but I can't put my finger on it.
    "Mackenzie Santiago. I prefer Mack."

  AN: oh shit. Comment and share! Believe in yourself -Vaeh