It was finally the Christmas break and college was over for the year. Georgie and Negan spent all their time together, including the holidays and she loved how natural everything felt. Like it was just supposed to be that way. She only wished they didn't have to keep their relationship a secret. It was hard not being able to go out in public together, catch a movie or have dinner at a restaurant. It was too risky, they could easily be seen by another student or teacher.
School started back in a couple of weeks and Georgie had a meeting with MacMillan Publishing to have a look at the first copy of her book before it's release the following week. To say she was excited was an understatement. She had even managed to talk Jess into doing the artwork for the cover, and of course she was more than happy to, especially when it meant they paid her for it.
As Georgie sat with her agent and publisher at MacMillan, she beamed at the book in her hands. It was perfect. It was everything she dreamed it would be and she couldn't wait to show Negan.
"Congratulations Georgie" Amanda smiled. "As of next week you will be a published author".
"I'm so excited!" Georgie exclaimed.
"I look forward to reading the teaser of the next instalment you promised" she smiled.
"It's ready. I'll email it through to you tonight".
"Excellent. I'll be in touch about the books release and how everything is going. Great job again Georgie".
"Thanks. See you again soon" Georgie smiled as she headed out.
When Georgie arrived home she found Negan polishing his motorcycle. "Hey Babe" she grinned as she climbed out of her challenger.
"Hey Sweetheart. How'd it go?"
"Perfect. All set for launch next week".
"I'm so fucking proud of you Georgie" he grinned as he wrapped his strong arms around her.
"I have a surprise for you" Georgie smiled.
"Yeah?"
"Here" she said as she handed him the first official copy of her book.
"Wow... this is awesome" he smiled as he looked it over, his fingers tracing the bold white print on the cover that read 'Georgie Monroe'.
"Open it" she instructed, a huge grin on her face.
Turning to the very first page what Negan read had him smiling from ear to ear. Printed in black and white it read:
Dedicated to the man who encouraged me to follow my dreams and believed I could achieve them.
All my love, Georgie xx
"Wow Sweetheart" he gushed proudly. "You dedicated your first book to me?"
"Of course. I can't thank you enough for believing in me Negan" she smiled. "I would have mentioned you by name, but that would raise some eyebrows" she giggled.
"Thank you Georgie" he smiled. "I'm honored".
"Negan... I've been thinking. Maybe I shouldn't come back to college this year".
"Why Sweetheart?"
"Well then we can actually be together, out in the open".
"Oh Babygirl" he sighed. "I know it's hard keeping our relationship a secret, but I can't let you throw away your scholarship, your whole degree for me" he told her as he held her in his arms.
"I'm not throwing it away. I could do online classes or something to complete my degree" she suggested. "I'd do anything to be with you".
"But you're already with me Sweetheart" he smiled. "I'm not going anywhere. You gotta complete your degree, you've worked so hard. It's only another year, once you graduate we don't have to hide anymore".
"What if people think we we're seeing each other before then?"
"No one can prove anything" he smiled. "Don't worry about it Sweetheart. We have all the time in the world. Once we get through this year, we can have everything we want"
"I love you Negan" Georgie smiled, kissing him passionately. "I love you so much".
"Love you so much fucking more Georgie".
"Not possible" she chuckled.
"Don't argue with your Professor" he teased.
When school started back up again and Georgie had returned to her Literature class she was glad Negan had talked her in to staying, she would have really missed it. She was pleased to find that Justine had dropped out and she no longer had to deal with her bullying.
Thanks to Mike, the whole class knew about Georgie's book and most of them had been enjoying reading it over the last couple of weeks. At first she was a bit shy and embarrassed, but after a while she grew used to it and found she quite liked the praise. It was doing good things for her confidence levels, and it was all thanks to Negan who was her main source of praise and encouragement.
As everyone sat in class waiting for Professor Negan to turn up a few people were asking Georgie about her book and if there was going to be a second one.
"My publisher and I are currently discussing the next book in the series" Georgie smiled proudly.
"That's awesome Georgie" Alex told her. "I can't wait for it to come out".
"So Georgie... who's the guy you dedicated the book to?" Matt asked, flaunting the front page of her book in her face, pointing to the message. "He must be pretty special..."
"Um-" Georgie began before being cut off by Negan entering the room.
"Good Morning my favourite bunch of Assholes" he smiled smugly, earning a chuckle from the class. They were all used to his language, and they all loved his class. "What's the latest?"
"We were all just asking Georgie about her book" Matt grinned.
"Oh I see" Negan smiled at Georgie.
"We were wondering who it was dedicated to" Nate chuckled. "C'mon Georgie... spill. Who is it?"
"Her big brother of course" Negan jumped in, saving her from trying to come up with something on the spot, knowing she was a terrible liar. "Am I right?" Negan grinned with his cocky smile.
"Yeah" Georgie replied with a smile that said 'thanks for saving my ass'. "My big brother Tyler has always been really supportive of my writing" she told them all.
"Aww man. Here we were thinking we'd get some juicy gossip about a secret lover" Alex teased.
"Sorry to disappoint" Georgie laughed.
"While we are on the subject of Georgie's book I would like to congratulate her. As of this morning, your book hit the number one best seller for a breakout author" Negan grinned proudly at her, enjoying the look of shock and disbelief on her face quickly followed by a huge smile. "Let's hear it for Georgie" he cheered as he led the class in applause. Negan knew she was a little embarrassed by the blush on her cheeks, but he was proud as hell and he wanted to show it.
Later that night when Negan arrived home he greeted Georgie with a huge bunch of flowers.
"Aww Babe. You are amazing" she smiled as she gave him a kiss and went to place the flowers in a vase.
"You deserve it Georgie" he smiled. "You're the amazing one! You're not even twenty years old and you're a best-selling author! Fucking incredible" he gushed as he looked at her with complete adoration.
"I couldn't have done it without you Negan. You are my rock. Not only did you believe in me, but you helped me believe in myself".
"My absolute pleasure Babygirl" he grinned. "Did you see your review in the Times?"
"What!? No! They reviewed my book?"
"Sure did!" He said as he pulled out his phone finding the screen shot he took and began to read aloud. "Best-selling breakout author Georgie Monroe's 'From The Darkness' is nothing short of brilliant. The intense and thrilling plot is backed by well-rounded and intriguing characters. Packed with everything from crime, drama and action to a little bit of comedy and romance, it makes this story the whole package. This one is a must read!" Negan grinned.
"Holy fuck!" Georgie practically squealed with excitement. "I can't believe this is happening".
"I can! I knew you had it in you" he smiled sweetly.
"Negan... can you do something for me?" Georgie asked with her best puppy dog eyes.
"Anything for you Sweetheart".
"Fuck me... right now" she grinned devilishly.
"Your wish is my command" he chuckled as he swept her off her feet and carried her down to their bedroom.
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