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Chapter 6- Take My Breath Away"Hi," he said as he got up and pulled out a chair for her to sit in.
"Thanks," she said as she sat down and looked around Starbucks, avoiding eye contact with him. She rubbed her hands together as she finally got up the courage to look at him. When she looked over, she saw him staring intently at her. It was if he was in a trance.
She couldn't take the silence any longer, "So um, uh what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be home with your girlfriend?" she said in a cold tone.
'Ouch, I guess I deserved that one,' he thought to himself. He cleared his throat and started to give his explanation. "Listen Topanga, Julia broke up with me. She read the note and thought that I had to still have feelings for you and that I should give you another chance. She broke up with me because she didn't want to stand in the way of the love you have for me and the love I have been hiding for you all these years."
"So am I just rebound girl or do you really want another chance with me?" Topanga said with little sympathy for Cory.
He laughed a little, "Topanga, if I was looking for a rebound girl, do you really think I would have rode a bus for 3 hours to see you. If I just wanted any old person, I could have found a girl in Chicago. I came here because I still love you and I will do anything to be with you again."
Topanga was speech less; it was exactly what she was dreaming for him to say. "Ok, I'll give you a second chance, but you have to buy the coffee," she said trying to lighten the mood a bit.
Cory smiled, "Do you actually think this is our date? No, this is just where I wanted to meet you. I have something much more romantic than Starbucks planned," he said with a mysterious smile.
"Oh really? And where is this romantic date going to be?" she said with curiosity.
"That's for me to know and for you to find out," he said as he got up, took her hand, and walked her out to where he hailed a cab. He helped her in and then whispered to the cab driver the location of the date. He then got in and grabbed Topanga's hand. He looked into her eyes and remembered all the ups and downs they're relationship had suffered through. Hopefully this time, it would be for good.
Watching I keep waiting..
Still anticipating love..
Never hesitating..
To become the fated one..
Turning and returning..
To some secret place inside..
Watching in slow motion..
As you turn to me and say..
Take my breath away..
Topanga gazed wide-eyed around at the spectacularly decorated restaurant. Cory had really outdone himself. Antonio's was one of the finest restaurants in the city and she couldn't believe that she was one of the lucky few to be dining there. There were red silk tablecloths that shimmered in the romantic amount of lighting, due to the red velvet curtains outlining the windows. Red and white flowers were seen everywhere from the center of the tables to the windowsills. And then of course, the flowers also added a wonderful fragrance to the environment. The whole place was just to die for.
"Topanga, are you ok? You've been kinda quiet. Did you not want to come here?" Cory asked taking her hands in his from across the table.
"No, this is absolutely wonderful. I mean, I have always wanted to come here and it's just more than I could ever imagine," she said with a slight smile.
Cory saw through the smile, however, "Well then what's the matter? I can tell something is bothering you. Topanga, you can tell me anything."
She chose her words carefully. She didn't want it to come out the wrong way and offend him in any way, "Well, I mean, we're here, together, on a date. And I'm so happy about that, I've dreamed to be with you like this for so many months. But I need to know now, is this going somewhere?"
Cory looked confused, "What do you mean? I love you, I always will. Doesn't that tell you something?"
"I know but you also said you loved me 10 years ago, and look how we ended up. Cory, I don't want to get hurt again, and if this is gonna end the way it did in high school…" she trailed off, he knew the rest.
"Topanga, that was 10 years ago. And I learned from that that I couldn't go through another break-up with you. I was with Julia because I didn't want to admit that breaking up with you was the biggest mistake I ever made. It hurt so much and I could never ever hurt you like that again. Topanga, I will work so hard to make it work out this time because I love you, I always will love you," he said staring her right in the eye.
Topanga couldn't have been happier to hear that come from his mouth; she leaned in and gave him a short yet passionate kiss. She knew he was being truthful and from that, knew she could spend the rest of her life with this man, just like they had always planned.
Through the hourglass I saw you..
In time you slipped away..
When the mirror crashed I called you..
And turned to hear you say..
If only for today..
I am unafraid..
Take my breath away..
Dinner was over. Cory and Topanga walked out of Antonio's hand-in-hand. The sky was clear of all clouds but filled with twinkling stars and a bright-shining moon. It was the perfect ending to the evening, but it wasn't the end.
"That was amazing," Topanga said, still in awe as she laid her head on Cory's shoulder.
"I'm glad you thought so," Cory said, "You deserve the best, that's why the date's not over yet."
Topanga's head perked up, "Where are we going now?"
Cory just looked across the street of driving cars. On the other side was a park and on one of the paths, Topanga saw a tall, chocolate brown horse attached to a carriage, just waiting for someone to pull around in the romance of which was that night. Topanga was speechless. Just when she thought Cory couldn't get anymore romantic, he proved her wrong. She laid a kiss on Cory's cheek and then pulled him quickly across the busy street.
After Cory had paid, he and Topanga got in and snuggled together in the carriage under the moon and stars. It was incredibly romantic. Topanga could have stayed in Cory's arms forever. It was so comforting. She knew when he held her, nothing bad could happen. He always had and always would protect her. Now that they were together again, she couldn't figure out how she had survived without his love and protection. It was so reassuring.
"I've missed you so much," Cory whispered as he kissed the top of her head.
"Me too, for so long, I wasn't sure if I could survive without you. But I guess I knew in my heart we were meant to be and somehow we would be together forever," Topanga said. Sure, this was only their first date, but they had had 18 years. The 10 years in between we're sort of like an intermission. They started off, took a break, and then picked up where they left off, knowing a happy ending was now closer in sight.
"Forever, that sounds good to me. It will make up for those 10 long years," Cory said.
"Those might have been the longest 10 years of my life," Topanga said, "Being here with you, it is a dream come true. I just wish I knew then what I know now, like how miserable I was without you. Maybe then, I wouldn't have gone to Yale, we wouldn't have broken up and would be married and have our own kids and life now," she said looking a little upset at what had occurred in the past.
"Topanga, don't blame yourself. You did what you thought was best. And all that matters is that we're here together, now. And as far as having kids and a life of our own, we'll have that. It's probably better that we waited. Now we're out of college and have jobs of our own. We're more mature and I think when it happens for us, we'll be more ready because we waited longer, even if the wait was a 10 year break-up," Cory said as he smiled at Topanga.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled, "You always know just what to say. And I guess if it means we will be able to have our own family some day, then it was worth the wait." She leaned in and kissed him.
Watching every motion..
In my foolish lover's game..
On this endless ocean..
Finally lovers know no shame..
Turning and returning..
To some secret place inside..
Watching in slow motion..
As you turn around and say..
Take my breath away..
They reached Topanga's apartment. The most magical night that had occurred was ending. And when Topanga would see Cory again, she didn't know. After all, he lived in Chicago and she lived here in Connecticut. What would she do without him? After 10 years, they were finally back together, and now they would have to be separated again. It wasn't fair.
"So, um goodnight," Topanga said as she leaned in to kiss Cory. She tried to avoid the inevitable truth, the distance, which separated them.
Cory pulled away; he could read Topanga like a picture book. He knew what she was thinking and he decided to clear the air. He didn't want to re-open this relationship if one of them were unsure about things. "Topanga, I was thinking, I really, really wanna to be with you; so bad it's to the point that I need to be with you. I can't live without you. But we do have a small problem, you live here and I don't…" he trailed off.
"Yea," Topanga said. What else could she say? It wasn't his fault he lived there and she lived here.
"But I've been thinking, and I don't think I could go on without you, not after tonight. I realize you have an amazing job and so I thought it over, and how would you feel if I moved here?" he asked with a smile on his face.
Topanga's face lit up, "Are you serious?" Cory nodded as she jumped into his arms and hugged him like never before. "I know we just got back together, but you could always live with me, I mean if you wanted to," Topanga said while Cory held her in his arms.
"I was hoping you would ask that, I would love to," Cory said as he smiled. Topanga slowly placed her lips on his. They moved from the front door to the couch, not breaking the kiss full of passion and love. When the kiss finally did break, Topanga was lying on the couch and Cory was on top of her. Topanga decided to pull out the couch bed so they wouldn't have to move. They lay there all night together, not saying much except 'I love you'. And they did, they did love each other. They always had and they always would.
Watching every motion..
In this foolish lover's game..
Haunted by the notion..
Somewhere there's a love in flames..
Turning and returning..
To some secret place inside..
Watching in slow motion..
As you turn my way and say..
Take my breath away..
Take my breath away..
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Author's Note: OK!!! I really didn't expect it to take that long to update. And sorry for making you guys wait so long. But I was like half way through and decided to redo the whole thing, which I'm glad I did. It was like too much dialogue before and it just wasn't as good. I also wanted to incorporate this song, which is 'Take My Breath Away' by Jessica Simpson. Well I used her version, I know she remade it but I dunno who sang the original. But I like her version anyways so it's all good! LOL! Anyways, there will probably be one more chapter, an epilogue. I think I know exactly what will happen and it will most likely have a song incorporated ((the song I was originally gonna use for this one)). So please read&review. The more reviews, the quicker I will update!! Ok well that's all for now! Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Cya!!