Chapter 9
The few months before Aubrey's graduation seem to pass too fast. We spent as much time together as we could even if it was helping each other with our class work. We also had many more double dates with Chloe and Beca. I knew we were going to continue dating after she graduated but I was going to miss spending so much time together. We both decided the right time to tell the Bella's about us was at her graduation party. I knew that it was going to be a shock for most of them. It made me nervous but I knew the Bella's was our family and would be happy for both of us.
Even though we had been taking our relationship slowly I knew I was falling for her. We hadn't gone beyond some intense kissing sessions but those sessions have started getting more intense making me feel things I haven't felt in a long time. I wasn't sure how I would react or feel if we did anything else, but I knew this was a conversation I needed to have with Aubrey soon. I knew I would have to be the one to bring the topic up, because Aubrey would be to afraid that she would be pressuring me into something I wasn't comfortable with. Even though I knew she would never hurt me or pressure me into anything she was always careful with boundaries. I felt so safe and loved when I was with her.
We were both sitting on my bed watching a movie on a Friday night while rest of the Bella's were out. I knew now was a perfect time to have the conversation I was wanting to have with her. I took a deep breath and I turned towards Aubrey. "Can we talk about something for a minute. Don't worry it's nothing bad I promise. I know we have been taking things slowly especially the physical side of our relationship, but I think we need to talk about the physical side. I know that it has taken me awhile to even think about this after what Bumper did to me, but I don't want him to ruin this part of my relationship with you. I feel safe and loved when I am with you and I think I am ready to try to take our relationship to the next level if that is something you want too. I am in love with you Aubrey"
Aubrey's POV
I stared at Amy because I definitely didn't think the conversation we would be having would involve Amy telling me she was in love with me and wanted to take our relationship to the next level. I grabbed Amy's hand lacing our fingers together. "I am in love with you too Amy. If taking our relationship to the next level is something you are interested in and comfortable with then I'm okay with it too. I just don't want you to feel pressured into anything we can take things as slowly as you want. I want you to know that I will wait for you to feel comfortable with things no matter how long it takes." Amy smiled back at me. "Aubrey, I know some bad things happened to me but I am not fragile and made of glass and I'm not going to break. One thing being with you has taught me is I am stronger than I ever thought I was. I want to be with you Aubrey." "Trust me Amy we will both know when the time is right for the both of us." We both smiled at each other and cuddled back up turning our attention back to the movie playing on the screen. I could tell Amy was getting tired as she yawned while the credit rolled across the screen. "I think it's past someone's bedtime." I helped her tuck under her covers and gave her a kiss to her forehead as she smiled drowsily back at me. I gathered my things and walked to the door. I turned back glancing at Amy before I left. I smiled as I saw that she was already sound asleep softly snoring. I softly closed the door heading to my own room for the night.
