Five Feet Closer- Sequel to Five Feet Apart-

STELLA

ONE MONTH LATER

Will was finally being discharged from the hospital. I helped him pack up his stuff in room 315, and we said goodbye to Barb and Julie.

"Make sure to visit you two." Barb told us.

"Technically we need to come back every 6 weeks for testing," Will smirked. "But we'll call it a visit."  

"Come on, Will," I pulled him towards the sliding doors that led to freedom. 

"Bye!" Julie and Barb called after us. 

We stood on the sidewalk, not sure what to do. 

"So now what?" Will asked.

I slipped my hand into his. "We be us."

"I like the sound of that." Will pulled me into his arms, his oceanic eyes crashing into mine. 

"I love you, Will." 

Will rested his hand on my cheek. "I love you, Stella Grant."

With that he leaned in. I closed my eyes, feeling a wave of electricity run through my body as he placed his lips on mine softly. We stood there, wrapped up in each others arms, kissing for what felt like the first time. 

My hands traveled to his shoulders as he broke the kiss; eyes catching mine. 

"Dang, Stella," Will smirked. "You are one good kisser, if I do say so myself."

I laughed. "You are too much, Will."

"So," Will coughed. "Do you have plans for tonight?"

"No, why?"

"I was thinking," Will cleared his throat. "That you and I could go out tonight."

I cocked my head. " Like a date?"

"Yes, a- date."

I bit my lip, shielding a smile. "Well, considering that I'm your girlfriend, it would be wrong to deny you."

Will rolled his eyes playfully. "I'm assuming that's a yes."

I nodded, then I pulled him in for another kiss.

"I need details," I quipped. "Time, place, what I should wear."

"Stell," Will chuckled, tugging on my shirt. " Look beautiful. And in your case, you don't even need to try. You are already beautiful. Oh, nothing too fancy."

"Time?"

"As for that, I'll pick you up at 7."

"Sounds good," I replied. " Where are we going?"

"You'll see," Will looked around. "And we're walking by the way."

"Alright," I checked my watch. "Its 5:30 now."

"I'm gonna walk you home."

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"So I'll see you at 7?" Will asked. 

I was standing on my top porch step, Will still on the sidewalk. I turned to face him. "Of course. Just text me when your home, OK?"

Will bowed before me. "Your wish is my command."

I smiled. "You are incredible."

"I know."

"Funny," I walked towards the front door. "See you tonight, smart-ass."

"You know you love me." Will shot back. 

I groaned and swung the door open. Now I had a bigger problem on my hands then watching my pride fall...again. 

What was I gonna wear?