•𝓘𝓷𝓯𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓽𝔂• 𝓐𝓪𝓻𝓶𝓪𝓾 𝓐𝓤 ⚠️DISCONTINUED⚠️

•Chapter 22•

Aphmau's POV

Only 25 more days till Christmas, but that's not enough time to get everything set.

I have to plan the annual Christmas party at my place, I have to help decorate the house with Katelyn and Nana, I have to help pick out a tree, and, the hardest one of all is present shopping! There's so much to do, even after Christmas!  December and early January is going to be very busy and tiring, I can't wait for February. And if I have enough money, by May I'll have to start planning our trip, well, like I said if I have enough money. Oh shoot, it's also Aaron's birthday soon...

But, other than all that, I'm okay. I've been putting myself together slowly, and it's been going well. Aaron and I have gotten closer, heck, I'm going to the mall with him later today. It's been a couple of weeks since Garroth left, and I feel great. Better than before, actually. Everyone on the street is pretty chill right now as well, no drama that really catches our attention happens around that much.

Since the Holidays are coming very soon, I should start my cleanup. Aka the one of worst parts of the holidays, cleaning up the before mess, and the after mess. I get a few boxes from downstairs and start sorting everything out, putting some stuff in boxes, throwing out some trash, and if I stumble across any sort of picture of Garroth I throw it into the garbage without hesitation. I go through a few things on my desk when I see a sealed envelope with a note inside, reading: "To Aphmau, Love Aaron" I realize that this is one of the notes he had gifted me before he left, and I haven't read one bit of it at all yet.

I put everything down and he'd to my bed to read the note. I hesitantly open up the envelope, carefully removing the pink tape, both scared and excited of what this note reads. I take out the folded piece of paper, and of course unfold it to reveal neat but obvious 10 year old writing. I take a deep breath as I begin to read.

Dear, Aphmau

(10 year old) Aaron's POV

I know I should've told you sooner, but I thought it would be better to do it when I see you again, Y'know, as adults. This is something I've been keeping under wraps for a while now, and I hope when you read this I'm ready for this and you are too. Aph, ever since I've gotten the chance to know you, I've been found in trance with everything you did. I never knew what that feeling was, I just thought my mind loved to wander. After thinking about it for a while, I know what that feeling is. That feeling...

It's love.

I know it's weird to be receiving a love letter from a ten year old, so I'm sorry for that..heh. And I understand if you reject this, I did leave you and it sure has been quite some time since I've seen you by the time you read this. I know what you must be thinking, that I wouldn't have anymore feelings for you after all these years, but trust me if I didn't you wouldn't be reading this right now.

Everything about you is just...wow. Your smile, the way you laugh, even when you're flustered or mad you're adorable to me. And your personality...oh don't get me started. Your bubbly personality lightens up everyone you run into's day, and you always know the right things to say to comfort those who need it. You act positive towards the negative, and sometimes your kindness rubs off onto the negative. Your positive attitude is always awesome, cause you know letting bad vibes into the air won't do anything for anyone. These are very few of the reasons, trust me.

Sorry if this was a bother, and if you have a special someone already or rather not ready for one, I understand. Give me your answer whenever you're ready. And boy, this took a while to write. Love you, you stupid potato❤️

-Aaron Lycan, August 28th, 2001

"Agh...My hand hurts. Aaron are you sure this is good enough? Does it sound "adult enough" ? Well, I'll just have to wait a few years to see." I sigh.

I carefully fold the letter, and put it inside the envelope very slowly.

Hmm...what should I seal it with? Something adult like...

I think for a bit and get an idea. I could use Dad's wax sealer thingy!

I quickly head to dad's office, obviously in the middle of being packed, but he wasn't there so that was good. I open up his sealer kit, and take out the wax along with the match. I almost light the match but figured I would set the house on fire. So I put it all back and look through Dad's drawers for anything. I remember overhearing Melissa talking about one of her romance novels and how pink tape means that the note is a love letter, so I decide to go to her room. I quickly get out of his office and head towards Melissa's room. I knock a few times, and she tells me to come in.

"What is it?" She asked, not looking away from her book.

"Uh, do you have any Tape? Specifically Pink Tape...?" I reply.

"Yeah yeah, it's in that drawer over there." She says, pointing to a drawer without again, looking away from her book.

I quickly get it and get to the door as quick as possible so she doesn't use her brain to think of what I was doing, but I was too late.

"Wait...why do you need tape exactly? And why does it have to be pink? It can't be a school project, cause like it's obviously still kinda summer. So, why?" Melissa puts down her book.

"Uhhh, no reason! I um, have to sleep now! Yawn... so tired! Well, goodnight!" I fake yawn.

"Okay then...I'll get it out of you soon enough brother. Just watch and see..." She says, two fingers pointing to me then her.

I laugh nervously and run into my bedroom. I place the letter on my desk, and I soon jump onto my bed. I get under my covers, and soon enough my eyes close.

Aphmau's POV (Present)

I sit there, loss of words.

Well no shit he likes you, he's been showing very obvious signs that your oblivious mind wouldn't even dream of putting together. But he obviously likes me now, so what about me?

I'm not sure, everything is just so messed up in my head right now. I'm going to need time to think, I guess I'm telling him later on.

"Okay Aphmau, time to get back to cleaning! The holidays are approaching, no time to think about relationships!" I say, putting the note aside.

•

"Whew! That's done now, finally." I sigh, wiping a drip of sweat from my forehead.

I look back at the note, and an idea pops into my head. I grab a nice and neat paper that's meant for writing letters, similar to what Aaron used. I pick up a pen, and I just write.

Dearest, Aaron

I hope you guys enjoyed it, and I hope some of y'all got the small references in this chapter👀

Love y'all,

Cya❤️💜