January 20, 2021

"You look perfect," she said, examining my outfit one last time.

I had picked a Chanel coat dress because it was a classic, and because they complimented the gold Cartier drop earrings that Edward had bought me specifically for the occasion. His sister, Alice, was one of my best friends, and now she fancied herself my unofficial stylist. I couldn't imagine her letting me go out without her approval, especially today.

"Thanks, Alice. I love your dress," I replied, thinking her red and blue dress was perfectly patriotic. "Wow. I can't believe this is happening."

"I know." She shook her head. "I guess it will finally start feeling real after today. It has certainly been a wild ride."

And it really had. But we'll get into that later.

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The crowd was incredible. I stood in my assigned place, heart racing and ears pounding. I thought about all the work and effort, the heartache and strife, which had all brought us to this moment. It had been a true test, but it proved to me that this was what I wanted- he was what I wanted, no matter where we were in life. This wasn't going to be easy for either of us.

There would be times when all we would have was each other. And I was too realistic to not realize that there would also be times that we would be against each other, too.

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"I solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President of the United States, and will do my best of my Ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."

I watched as his mother stood there, bible in her hands, smiling up at him. He leaned over and hugged her tight, then turned and waved to the crowd. I was clapping just as loud as everyone else, but he somehow found me in the crowd and smiled, then winked. I felt my cheeks redden even further in the brisk January air.

My boyfriend just became the President of the United States.

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Thanks for reading! Chapter two will be up soon, and it will be full length. I plan on updating this and Unattainable in a rotation, so chapter 3 of that will be up first. I hope you enjoyed and please review!