Hide & Seek

Epilogue

*Jack's POV*

***6 months later***

Stood there I watch as Rye approaches. By himself, as he had said earlier as we had been planning the wedding that no one could replace his parents. Not being able to hold back tears as they slip down my cheeks. Brook, Sonny, and Andy following suit as they wipe their eyes.

Stood in front of me was my husband to be. Blushing wildly as there's hoots and hollers in the small crowd of friends we had made over the past couple years. But I only had eyes for the smaller boy in front of me as our hands intertwined.

"Ladies and Gentleman, we are gathered here today to join these two lovers into one." The preacher begins.

The noise drown out as I watch Rye's eyes tear up and well over. Both of us laughing quietly as he wipes his eyes. I never thought I would be in this position ever again. Not until I had met Rye for the first time.

"Jack. The first time we met I didn't know how hard I was going to fall for you. We had only shared a short dance before I slipped away, never thinking I would ever meet you again. But then you showed up with your friends to the café I used to work at. And god. I couldn't keep my eyes off of you." He smirks a bit, winking.

Quiet laughter from the boys could be heard along with some wolf whistles.

"You were quiet that day, but I'm so thankful Sophie pushed me to go to you guys. If she hadn't I wouldn't have had the luck of falling in love with someone who's supported me like you do. You're my rock." Rye's voice cracks a little.

Laughing softly as he wipes away some tears falling.

"You've helped me through countless nightmares and have showed me how it feels to be loved after. Never one to push me as I became myself again. Even when I lost all that I had with you, you stuck by my side. And I could tell it was hard for you. The devastating look in your eyes when I had said I didn't remember you. But you were still there no matter what. Each little memory piecing together, until I was whole again. But one thing I never told you, even though I didn't know who you were at that point, you made me fall in love before I even fully remembered you." His voice soft as he strokes my cheek, getting rid of tears that had fallen from my eyes. "You're the only one for me, and I'm so thankful to be able to call you mine Jack. I love you."

Rye could tell I was nervous, squeezing my hands to help calm my nerves a bit.

"Rye." I begin. "To be fair, I barely remember the day we first met in the club. It was a blur, but I remember being entranced by your voice and the way your body fit perfectly with mine. But at the café, when I finally came in with Andy I was stunned. Watching you almost burn yourself on the tea you were making." I smile at the memory, a few laughs going across the small crowd.

I about lose my train of thought staring into his eyes.

"Watching Sophie push you toward us. I was so shy back then. Scared to let myself fall for someone new. But then when I lost you the first time. I..." My voice cracks and I shudder. "I didn't think I could make it a day without you. Turns out I could only make it about three."

Rye laughs softly, kissing my cheek quickly.

"We worked through your first bout of memory loss then. Waking up with nightmares. I felt like I was losing you all over again every time you woke up. Refusing to let me hold you. To help you. And then I lost you again. I was petrified and just wanted to hold you. But when I got you back the memory loss was worse."

I let out a shuddery breath, remembering the lost look in his eyes when he woke up that day.

"But when we brought you back, the first time you saw Bumble..." He flushes at this, knowing what I was talking about. "and the way you're eyes lit up. I knew we were going to be just fine. It was only a matter of time before you remembered everything. And being able to watch you remember things slowly made me fall deeper in love with you as time went on. You're the only one for me. And I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you."

Leaning in and capturing his lips with mine was like our first kiss all over again. Sparks flying everywhere behind my eyelids as I grip his sides. Holding him to me as we hear cheers around us. Only breaking the kiss when we have the need for air. Resting our foreheads together, blissed out in the moment.

This was all I needed.

The end!

Thank you so so much for following along with me on this journey! Crazy how these two books started off of a dare. And turned out to be my favorite. Now please be patient as it will be a bit before I have a new project coming out. But be ready when I do! Peace and love, see you on the stupid side x