Claire's POV

October 14th

Today didn't feel as real as I thought it would have. Though I didn't feel any older, I felt tired in a way. With the warm water rushing down my body, I slowly embraced relaxation. I had finished doing what I needed to do in the shower, and now I was just making myself relax for a few short simple minutes. Minutes that would prepare me for what I was about to do today.

Today. Was my 19th birthday.

And today. I was moving to LA.

"I can't believe you're really going.." Hayley sniffed from beside me as she was helping me pack up my things with my Mom.

I turned to her, taking her hand. "I'll come back for Thanksgiving and Christmas and-"

"My birthday right?" She smiled like her old self.

"Duh." I chuckled, pulling her into a big hug.

Though I knew I was leaving, as my birthday felt, it didn't feel at all real that I was actually leaving my home. But I also knew that Taylor and I would be just as happy back in LA. I knew that this was what I wanted.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Mom asked again for about the hundredth time. Worry crossing her eyebrows.

"Yes." I nodded surely, looking at her as I set a stack of shirts in my suitcase. "I'll be fine Mom." I stood straight, then seeing her features turn sad. Aww damn.. I hate this part. I took a step towards her giving her another one of my big hugs.

"I'm just going to miss my baby girl.." Her voice sullen in my ear.

"I know Mama. I'm gonna miss you too." I spoke letting go. I tried my hardest not to let my tears show.. "But hey, Taylor and I will be back sooner than you think."

"Okay sweetie." She wiped under her eyes and laughed a little. "Come on, seems like we're all done here, why don't I make you some birthday waffles."

"Okie dokie." I smiled, looking back at Hayley whom smiled right back at me.

Taylor's POV

I was sat on the guest bed, Claire's gift hanging out of my hand. I had gotten her a sterling silver heart necklace from Tiffany's. I took the pendant in my fingers, staring at it and hoping that she would like it. It had a small keyhole in the center where a little key was hooked around the side. This was supposed to represent my heart.. Along with its key.

I knew that she already held both, but I just wanted to make it official. Especially since she was moving in with me today.

I took a deep breath and laid it on the thick layer of sheets, then beginning to get myself dressed. Afterward, I walked out of the bedroom, and into the bathroom. Brushing my teeth and gelling up my hair. As I started making my way back to go get the necklace, I heard some chatter coming from the kitchen. I guess that this would be the perfect time to give it to her.

I went ahead to the kitchen, placing my index finger on my lips as her Mom and Hayley saw me, though Claire was sitting at the table eating. I snuck up from behind her, leaning over her to place the necklace around, well, her neck. A small gasp came from her as I took the clasp and hooked it together.

"Happy Birthday Darling.." I said happily into her ear.

Though I noticed that she was way too busy staring at the large heart that was sat in her palm. Yeah, I think she likes it.

"Oh my gosh Taylor... This is just.. so beautiful." Her sparkling brown eyes turned up to me; smiling as wide as they could. She then stood and hugged me tightly.

"You're welcome Claire. I'm glad you like it." I kissed her hair softly. Her scent intensely sweet.

"Are you kidding me?" She looked back at me. "I love it!"

I couldn't help but laugh, "I knew you were going to say that."

"Well, Mr. Lautner, you seem to know me too well." A big grin appeared upon her skin.

"Dang Claire, that's gorgeous." Hayley's voice then butt in, having all of us laugh a bit.

"I know right?" Claire mouthed.

"Would you like some breakfast Taylor?" Susan asked me. I let go of Claire and leaned back on my hands on the island.

"No thanks. I'm actually not that hungry.."

"Now that's strange." Claire joked.

I rolled my eyes at her, then looking back at Susan, "Thanks though."

"No problem." She smiled, grabbing the almost empty bowl filled with batter and putting it in the fridge.

A techno sound broke the air and I saw Claire take her phone out of her pocket. "Another birthday message." She giggled.

"Who is it from?" I wondered, crossing my arms.

"Aww. Kristen, Ashley, and Nikki!" Her face excited as she replied back. I chuckled, imagining those three texting her at this hour. Probably still in their jamies laying around doing nothing. Yep, that sounds like them on a weekend.

"Wanna go for a walk?" I hadn't noticed that the others had left and it was only the two of us now.

"Sure." I smiled slightly as she took my hand.

Claire's POV

"Feel any older?" I had heard this question a ton already but not from Taylor yet..

"Not entirely." was my reply.

I began swaying our intertwined hands back and forth gently as we strolled down the sidewalk. "So if you don't feel old.. then what do you feel like?"

I sighed and looked at him, "Happy. I feel absolutely delighted that I'll be spending most of my time with you now.." His sure smile came to his face, "And, plus, I love this damn necklace hon." I held the large silver heart in my hand.

"You can't believe how glad I am to hear that you like it." A low throaty chuckle rose from his throat.

"Why wouldn't I like it?"

"Cause I know how picky you can sometimes be."

"Picky? I'm so far away from picky.." I lied, grinning.

He wrapped his arm around me, pulling me into his warm chest. Oh how much I loved his hugs.. They were always so, whats the word.. Emmett-ish? Or more likely sweet. I spun out of his arms like the dancer I was, and grabbed his hand, pulling him towards the park that was ahead.

He laughed with me as we ran like little kids up to the smallest fire engine bouncy ride that we had ever seen. Obviously it was for five and under, but we were four at times.. There were two little seats, which he climbed on the front and I got the back. We faced each other uncomfortably, both our knees hitting each other, though laughing hysterically at why we were sitting on this cramped thing. I got out my slim camera, hopping off and going to the picnic table to begin the timer. This will be cute...

"Definitely going online.." Taylor chuckled as I ran back and climbed back on, facing him.

"Just strike your best pose." I winked.

After taking almost about a million pictures on that little contraption, along with some others with the big tire swing, we finally laid down in the grass to check em out.

Some were weird, some were sweet, and some were just random. There was one where I did a sort of diva pose while Taylor made a overly dramatic face at me. He looked like a little kid in that one. A few others were some of us kissing, which those I personally loved. Good thing these were done by timer, otherwise the pictures would be very off angle due to the way he makes me feel while we kiss.

"Man, those are amazing.." Taylor sighed, smiling at me.

"Utterly amazing." I laughed under my breath, shutting off my camera and setting it next to me.

"You're amazing.." His hand caught my face gently, stroking it.

The corners of my mouth pulled up into a small smile, "It's amazing that we have each other.."

One of his brown eyebrows raised, while I moved my face a little closer to his. "Claire,"

"Mmm?"

"You know I'm thankful to have you in my life.. I think I may be the luckiest guy out there to be with someone as great as you.."

I just stared into his hazel eyes, wondering where he was going with this.

"I just hope I'm worthy enough to be loved by you.." His tone soft.

I placed a delicate kiss upon his forehead, "Of course you are. And what are you saying.. I must be the luckiest girl to be with you. I mean, you are everything I look for in life. You are something that I dream to have in my arms."

He sat up, having me sit up with him, while taking my hands in his. "Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you I had no control over."

I didn't know when this man got so damn romantic.. but it touched me.. His words filled my heart up with so much emotion, so much that it was hard to contain how happy I felt. I threw myself at him, though hopefully in the slowest way possible, kissing his beautiful lips with as much passion as I could give. My body shivered under his grasp, as I could feel the pure love excluding from him.

You know when you had your fifth birthday party and you said that it was the best birthday ever? And then you've always said that as the years went by.. Well now I know that this had to be the one. The one birthday that made my number one spot of forever.

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