In mere seconds, her chest started to move up and down a little bit.

She gasped in air, her eyes immediately opening.

She drew in a few ragged breaths, getting more steady, and slowly sat up.

"Nina," I said lovingly.

"Fabian," she smiled, looking at me with those beautiful blue eyes.

The eyes I fell in love with.

"Nina! You're back! Now we can go shopping for the Winter Dance together!" Amber squealed.

"I missed you too, Amber," Nina answered.

"Nina, I missed you every second you were gone. I'm sorry I got so caught up with Joy, I can never forgive myself for that," I told her.

"And I'm sorry I stole your boyfriend away from you, we were just catching up," Joy said, making me and Nina blush.

"I thought you guys were dating," Nina said, referring to me and Joy.

"Me and Fabian?" she made a face. "He's like a brother! I'd never date him."

"Oh," Nina said, sounding relieved. She blushed a little bit.

"Since all that is cleared up, would you fancy going for a walk with me?" I asked.

"Sure," she said, sliding off of the table and placing her feet on the ground.

"Boy do I have some stories to tell you guys," she told us, walking around a little bit.

She walked back over to me.

She put her hand in mine and I led the way up the stairs.

"You know, I really missed you," I told her.

"I missed you too, you were one of the main reasons I fought to come back to Earth," she said.

"Fought?" I asked.

"It's a long story."

I led her into the forest.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"You'll see."

We walked a few more minutes, talking about what we did without each other.

"I never felt fully satisfied, now I do," I told her.

We approached a willow tree with a white marble bench near the base.

"Is this the place?" she asked.

"Yeah, come sit down," I told her.

We walked to the bench and sat down.

"It's beautiful," she said.

"It's nothing compared to you," I admired.

"Thanks," she blushed, looking into my eyes.

We slowly leaned in, our lips finally touching.

Fireworks exploded.

It was amazing, just like at prom.

The kiss was passionate, deepening every second.

My tongue grazed the bottom of her lips, asking permission.

She granted it, and out tongues mingled.

Sadly, we pulled away for air.

Now was the time.

I couldn't lose her again.

I took her hands in mine and gazed lovingly into her eyes.

"Nina Martin, I love you with all of my heart, and I swear I'll never love anyone but you," I promised.

"I love you too," she smiled, a tear rolling down her cheek.

"I got his for you a little while before prom," I pulled out a small box. "I meant to bring you here and give it to you, but we got trapped in the classroom with Rufus, and then afterwards, it didn't feel like the right time. Then Joy was back."

I handed her the box.

When she opened it, her eyes lit up.

"It's beautiful," she smiled.

Inside was a silver heart necklace with a white ankh in the center.

"It represents eternal love. I still love you like I did before prom. I'll love you forever, even if you won't always love me. I don't know how I could've possibly gotten so distracted by Joy that I never had enough time for you. I really am sorry. No, not even sorry. Deeper than sorry, I can't describe it. I felt horrible," I explained.

"It's fine, you saved my life anyways. Literally," she smiled. I loved her smile.

"Thanks," I said, my tone relieved.

"And now that I know the story, I'm fine that you and Joy were catching up. You just could've spent a little more time with me," she said.

"Or a lot," I frowned.

"It's fine. I'm back now!" she smiled, her voice sincere.

"I love you," I told her, caressing her cheek.

"Forever?" she asked, looking me in the eyes.

"Forever," I said, pulling her into a kiss.

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