sam.
15 years old.
living off what he has. parents passed and he ran from foster homes.
I walked towards my locker as I heard a snicker come from behind me. I turned to see no one except him. he walked towards me and grabbed me by the shoulders. he shoved me against the lockers behind me.
"how's life at home? oh, guess I can't ask you that can I? let me try again. how are the streets?" he sneered at me.
I didn't say anything. I held my tongue and waited for the slap across the face.
~"put him down Brennen." I heard.
I opened my eyes to see you. I knew that voice anywhere. but I just wanted to see it happen. and sure enough, there you were. my best friend. ready to fight anyone who even thought of laying a finger on me. and Brennen crossed a line. I could tell. he let me go and I fell to the ground. you rushed forward to pick me up. you placed a hand on my lower back and helped me stand. then... you launched forward and grabbed Brennen by his collar.
~"if you, or anyone for that matter, places a finger on him again... I will fuck you up. got it?" you spoke with such venom in your voice that it sent shivers down my spine.
you threw Brennen backwards and rushed back over to me. you grabbed my shoulders and pulled me into a hug. I inhaled your scent. vanilla and strawberries. an odd combination, but you managed to pull it off. it was intoxicating. you buried your head in the crook of my neck and held me close for a few seconds. then you pulled back, placed a quick kiss on my forehead, laced our fingers and we started walking out the school doors.
sam
present day
his and colbys anniversary
*"I never forgot that day. and I never will. cause it was on that day, 11 years ago, that I realized that we would always be in each others lives. I've always hoped of calling you mine forever. and now that's exactly what I plan to do. Colbs..."
I got down on one knee and pulled the tiny velvet box from my pocket. your hand flew up to cover your mouth as your eyes glossed over with tears.
*"will you marry me?" I asked as I looked up at you.
a tear rolled down your cheek.
~"yes..." you said so quietly, I almost thought you hadn't said anything.
I slipped the ring onto your finger as I stood up swiftly and picked you up. I spun in a circle. your eyes reflecting the lights. your hair all messy. your smile so vibrant and your laugh so beautiful. I'm marrying that.
