(Evan's POV)

After me and Connor got pizza we went to the orchard. Even though it was dark out, we still wanted to go. We had a lot of memories attached to that place.

I smiled as I laid down next to Connor kissing his cheek. He smiled back, then looked up at the sky.

The moon had risen not too long ago, but there were still so many stars up in the sky.

"I think this is better than seeing the sun rise over the river." Connor said to me, holding my hand again.

"What? Seeing the stars?" I asked.

He laughed a little. "No, not just seeing all of the stars. Laying here, with you, just looking up at the sky. Forgetting all of our problems for some moments. But the stars are cool too."

I smiled and turned to face him, he did the same.

"This is way better than seeing the sun rise over the lake." I say. "It's way better than a lot of things."

He smiled and gently kissed me on the lips. Then he looked into my eyes and said the words that would forever change my life.

"I love you Evan Hansen."

"I love you too Connor Murphy."

We eventually fell asleep, cuddling next to each other. I woke up the next morning with a million texts from my mom, and even a few from Jared. A lot of them were 'Where are you?!' And 'Evan, tell me where you are right now!' From my mom. I had to rub my eyes to make sure I was seeing the ones from Jared right.

Jared: Okay, look. I'm sorry for hitting you. I really am. Just, please, call me or text me back.

There was one a couple hours later, at midnight.

Jared: I know I was an ass, okay? Please, text me back. I'm worried. Your mom called me and said she didn't know where you were.

And then one at four in the morning.

Jared: Seriously Evan! I'm really worried, even tho I don't like saying it. Your mom is worried too. She thinks you're in trouble, or dead. Please, please, please don't be dead.

I quickly replied to Jared's first. "Hey, I'm sorry. I went to the old orchard with Connor and we fell asleep together. I'm sorry, I really am." I sent a similar one to my mom, explaining what had happened. My mom didn't respond right away, but Jared did.

Jared: Oh, God. I was worried about you all night, I couldn't even sleep. And yet you were in an orchard sleeping with your boyfriend! Jesus Christ, Evan.

I laughed to myself a little and put my phone away, then turned to Connor.

"Wake up sleepy-head." I said with a smile, shaking his shoulder.

"Im already awake." Connor said, smiling and turning so he was laying on his back. He smiled up at me, and I kissed his nose.

"Well, we need to go then." Evan says. "It's already eight."

"Oh, shit." Connor said, rubbing his eyes. "My parents are going to be pissed."

I laughed a little. "Yeah, my mom apparently assumed I was dead, and called Jared too.

"Wow." Connor mumbled. "Alright, come on. We have to go." He said, grabbing my hand and pulling me up.

"Okay, let's go then." I say, smiling.