Author's note: I am only writing one more chapter after this one. ^.^ It will be a Epilogue, but I hope you all enjoyed this story. So yep we are almost done Next up is a pregnancy one.)

The rest of the banquet went by in a blur. They happily played boyfriend, and girlfriend the rest of the night for his father's workers. It was time to go home now, and deciding they wanted to enjoy there time together they didn't call the carriage too pick them up yet. Farkle had surprised Riley with a pair of converses for her to put on so she didn't have to walk around in her heels. After she changed her shoes they both said goodnight to his father before heading out hand in hand.

In the stillness of the night Farkle could make out all the curves of Riley's face under the street lamps. His heart was more full of life then he ever thought it could be as Riley skipped while holding his hand tight. After a full night with Just Riley, and him he knew exactly why people had been saying such odd things. For once he was truly happy, and he couldn't wait too wake up each day too see what it had in store for him. He felt rejuvenated, and now it was clear who was making this happen. The beautiful woman who he said would always have his heart, and it turned out he wasn't wrong it had always been hers. "You were really great tonight Riley. I don't know how I will ever repay you for it."

Riley used Farkle hand to twirl herself around then let go walking backwards in front of him. "You don't need to Farkle. That was easily one of the best nights of my life, and I'm very happy I got to share it with you." she then twirled back around making sure he wouldn't see her lip bite. Honestly she didn't know how to come about telling Farkle that she had Finally put all the pieces together. She would never find anyone better then Farkle. Farkle was always the prince in her fairy tale, and right now all she could think about is how she was worried she was too late.

"Well I'd be lying if I didn't say I was actually sort of happy Zay couldn't come." He was trying to be a little braver right now. He was also high off the feeling of this perfect night.

Hearing that made Riley stall for a second her heart awakening in her chest. Stopping she put her hand on her chest feeling like a magnetic pull towards Farkle. It was as if a switch went off, and now she just couldn't stop thinking about him. All the missed opportunities. Turning herself around She held a light pole staring at Farkle. "Do you ever think about our past?"

His heart pounding in his chest with Riley's question. He thought of there past more then he was proud of if he was being honest. Ever since she had moved in it had really picked up. A never ending stream of what ifs plaguing his brain. He placed his hands in his pockets shuffling a bit the words coming out quietly. "All the time Riley Why?"

Taking in a deep breath Riley stared at the ground before lifting her head letting the breath out "Because We are the same we have always been together. We have always been on each others side, and we have endured it all. So why did it take so long for things to change?"

A small laugh came from Farkle since only Riley could instantly make him see it all differently. All those things he saw in his head as scars were actually really beautiful, and each thing had led him to being here right now in this moment with her. He was also confused since what was she actually referring to that was changing, or had changed "May I ask what you are referring too?"

"I..we...you..." She just kept stuttering the words stuck on the tip of her tongue. Needing his comfort Riley rushed over to him burying her face in his chest. Automatically she felt more at ease his warmth wrapping around her. In his arms as just stayed there quietly only hearing Farkle's heart.

Instantly Farkle was worried about her. So worried he didn't even think before he was holding her around her waist, and pulling her close to him. "What about us?" He swore his heart was frozen in his chest right a fear of what was wrong trying to take over.

Making it where her chin was still rested against his chest Riley sucked in her lip. Her eyes tracing all the lines of his face letting her know he was concerned. "I don't want this to end, and I don't mean this night. In the last year we drifted a little, and I know part of it is my fault. These last almost three months have been some of the best of my life. For the last year I kept trying to figure out why I felt incomplete, and after living with you I figured it out. It turns out I was missing you Farkle." She slipped out of his hands starting to pace a little. With her heart on her sleeve she just kept talking being afraid if she stopped she wouldn't continue. " I've been replaying our life together, and I'm sorry I didn't notice earlier. You are worth more then being Canada, and once I think on it I am so lucky you were always there. You are even more important then Pluto. My point being I'm in love with you, and I know I might have taken to long. My chance probably sailed away a long time ago, but after tonight it was undeniable. It was always suppose to be Riley, and Farkle to take on the world together. So if that has to be as friends then I'll accept that, but just know we will never drift again. I am in this for life Farkle, because without you I wouldn't have a lot of my amazing memories." Holding back a few tears Riley swallowed lightly before adding on the last part. "I love you Farkle, and I'm so sorry if I messed this up."

Only take a few steps to reach her he placed one hand on each of the side's of her face. "How could you ever think you messed anything up?" His eyes widen a bit as he continued. "I am just as responsible for the drifting if anything its all on me. I have been in love you since the first grade, and life just kept happening so I just kept letting chances fall through. I have been trying to pretend that I was never in love you for a few years now, and I know that was part of why we drifted. I was only fooling myself Riley. You are my dream, and Most of my heart is taken over by you. That love is only just for you. It is far greater than this planet, galaxy or any universe. I never thought I could really love someone as much as I love you especially when I used not understand it. It's always been you Riley since day one, and I'm sorry it took me so long to work up the courage."

With a new found passion He removed a strand of hair from her face, staring straight into Riley's eyes. Slowly their bodies began moving towards each other. The taste of her sweet minty breath delighted him. Her soft lips seemed to fit perfectly in his, making his heart flutter like crazy. He was so gentle, so cautious. It was only a moment before he pulled away, smiling. "Now that is what I'm officially counting as our first kiss."

A small giggle fell from Riley's Lips her forehead now pressed against his. Their bodies still close together a electric feeling buzzing between them "It will always be the chin for me." Farkle lifted his forehead from hers smirking lightly being surprised. "You remember that?"

Nodding happily Riley felt super giddy now from just everything tonight had brought "You never forget your first kiss, and it was with you which makes it even better." Riley got out of his arms, and starting skipping around the near by pole a smile never leaving her face. Every few skips she'd peek over at Farkle whom was quietly observing her now, but the lightness in his eyes made her feel really good.

"Please don't ever go away." Farkle blurted out he even shocking himself. After barely getting too see Riley for almost a year, and all of sudden getting to see her every day again he knew the latter was the way he wanted things to be. Maya was due back any day now, and Farkle would pay too add a room to the house if it would help Riley stay. He couldn't let her go again as long as she didn't want to go Either. "Please stay with me in our home...And be my girlfriend. Hopefully one day my wife, and the future mother of all our eleven minkius-matthews. I saw you in there dancing with that little girl tonight , and a light bulb just went off. The reason I've been so resistance towards the future is it wasn't the one I truly wanted. You are my Past, present, and my future Riley. We can even hire someone to build Maya a room so you get to be with all of us. I'll do whatever it takes. So please stay living me, and honoring with being your boyfriend." Halfway through this he had taken her right hand in his own shaking as he pulled out an item from his pocket. It was his mother's ring, and he knew it was time someone wore it who would treat it right. The ring was special to him, because for most of the times it had been thrown he ended up at Riley's. So In his heart it connected to Riley not his parent's. "I Just think it's time this ring is worn for something good. I did change the stones though. Now they are Purple, and orange so no matter where you are, and even if you say no you will always have a piece of our story."

Trying not to react until he got the ring on Riley flew in to his arm's. Wrapping her hands around his neck as he lifted her off the ground. "Yes I'll be your girlfriend, and I'm never leaving again Farkle. It's me, and you forever from now on." Burying her face in his neck she mumbled "I love you Farkle."

"And I love you." Farkle said back while holding her tight excited to see what the future would bring.