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Chapter 12

"Emil, I lik- no, love you." Lucas said.

My eyes widened in shock at what he had just said. I couldn't believe it! He actually loves me! Excitement and joy flooded my body. That was until he stood up looking sad. Oh no you don't! I'm not letting you get away. I stood up quickly and wrapped my arms around him, gripping him tight. I never wanted to let go.

"Me too. I love you too." I muttered into his shirt, trying to hide my red face.

He let out a breath before he encased me in his arms and rested his chin on my head. I was so happy I thought my heart was going to explode. I pleaded for it not to because that would be pretty messy. I hugged Lucas tighter, and pulled our bodies closer. Soon after Lucas began to lightly stroke my hair.

"I love you so much." Lucas whispered.

I was about to respond when Lucas pulled me back. It was only for a second. Next thing I knew Lucas was leaning towards me and I was leaning towards Lucas until our lips gently touched. I felt my face turn redder when his hand landed on my cheek. We pulled away two seconds later. Our faces were still inches apart and Lucas's hand remained on my cheek. I looked up at him and saw him smile a genuine smile for more than one second. It made my heart flutter.

"Well look what we have here." a booming voice said.

Our eyes widened as we turned to face Mathias, Tino, and Berwald. I felt my face heat up and I quickly looked to the ground to hide it. Lucas had the look of a kid caught stealing cookies plastered to his face. I probably would have laughed had it not been for the current situation.

"Aw! You two are so adorable!" Tino cooed.

Berwald nodded in response and Mathias just smirked.

"Come on you two lovebirds, lets go back. I'm going to get in trouble if you stay out too late." Mathias teased.

I rolled my eyes and grabbed Lucas's hand as I headed towards the door. All the way back to our room we had to listen to Tino fawn over us and Mathias make sly remarks. Once we were in the safety of our room, my face was beet red from all of the teasing. I was leaning against the door as I slumped down to a sitting position, exhausted from the occurrences of the day.

"You look tired." Lucas said as he sat down next to me.

"I am." I replied.

I timidly rested my head down on Lucas's shoulder. He wrapped his arm around my shoulders and pulled me in closer. I felt my face turn red again, but I didn't care.

"I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't found you." Lucas whispered.

"Me too." I said. "Before I came here, the hardest part of living was just taking breaths to stay. Now that's all changed."

Lucas rested his head on top of mine.

"I'm glad it has." was his response.

I could smell the strong scent of coffee as I snuggled closer to him. It was comforting. Before I knew it my eyelids had grown droopy and I had fallen asleep.

...

The first thing I felt when I woke up was warmth. Then it was two protective arms wrapped around me. I opened my eyes to find myself face to face with Lucas. Instead of freaking out and jumping away, like I would have done a few days ago, I simply smiled and brushed his hair out of his face.

"Good morning." he said keeping his eyes closed.

"Good morning." I replied, feeling a little bit embarrassed that I had been "caught."

Lucas's eyes fluttered open as he leaned towards me and kissed me on the forehead. I felt myself blushing...again. Lucas rested his head on top of mine and I nuzzled into his neck, savoring the moment. Everything was perfect. Until Mathias burst in screaming "Guess where we get to go?!"

I groaned and rolled over, preparing myself for something beyond chaotic.