He entered the bar and spotted her almost immediately, breathtakingly beautiful surrounded by admirers like usual. She was nodding and chatting politely pretending like she was interested. 'Where was Sandy?' she thought even though she knew he'd be here any minute. When she saw him come in the door her heart leaped, it was amazing how the sight him could do that too her. Making hasty excuses she moved over towards him and she accepted his offer of a drink. All those who had been seeking her attention unsuccessfully saw this and asked themselves what the hell Sandy Cohen had that they didn't.

'Well I think that went pretty well don't you. Cheers!' Sandy remarked as they clinked their glasses together. There was a great atmosphere building in the bar as more students came to celebrate the end of term exams. Neither had spoken about what had happened or what had almost happened in his dorm room. They both were just happy that they had a few weeks of stress free holidays ahead of them. They were sitting next to each other in a booth drinking beer both just enjoying each others company, both slightly upset that holidays inevitably meant time apart. It was natural now for them to see each other at least once or twice a day.

'Yeah I agree with you for once, I suppose you could say we make a satisfactory team'

'I'm the brains you're the beauty right?'

'I dunno Sandy I think those to areas are my expertise, but to save us arguing I'II agree' she fluttered her eyelashes at him as he just laughed at her. She looked and felt so much more relaxed now, throwing back an ironic comment for ever sarcastic one she received.

'Well after tomorrow night you won't be forced to be in my company on a constant basis.' Sandy said it in a cheerful tone but he also realised that it was probably true. With his law exams next term and her demanding timetable they wouldn't be able to spend as much time together unless she really wanted too.

'Ah I suppose you're not that bad come to think of it I'II miss your sarcasm, arrogance, self-righteousness … shall I go on' as she started to list things using her fingers. He began to grab her hands trying to make her stop 'self-confidence, big ego'.

'If you ask me I think you find my character traits rather charming'

She had to laugh only they could have an on-going conversation about something so pointless. ' Tell you what if I'm feeling like I need a dose of irony over the holidays I'II give you a call' she paused for a second becoming serious and softly whispered ' Sandy thanks for putting up with me and cheering me up about that home stuff. I'm kinda glad we were forced to be partners.'

His heart just completely melted when she said that and he took her hand in his and looking into her magnificent eyes he replied 'Kinda? I wouldn't have had it any other way. Maybe it was just fate, destiny that put us together' laughing slightly to ease the sudden nervousness he felt.

'Stuff you don't believe in more like' Kirstin lowered her eyes not wanting to show she was upset about that comment. He lifted her chin slightly forcing her to turn and look at him directly. 'Kirstin what's wrong, I know when something is bugging you just tell me'

'Its nothing I just have to deal with it myself.' She was right she told herself 'Sandy doesn't want a girlfriend remember'.

But Sandy knowing her so well at this point wasn't going to let it go this time; he wanted to know what was going on in that head of hers. Still holding her hand he whispered in her ear 'Come on lets get some fresh air'.

Paul and Jen turned to each other as they saw them exit 'Bet you ten dollars they'II come back a couple'.

They walked in silence for a few minutes heading towards the park. Sandy looked over at Kirstin who looked deep in thought. He spoke first

'Kirstin just stop thinking and tell me what's going on in that head of yours'

'You don't wanna know trust me' Kirstin didn't know how she was going to avoid this conversation. Did she really want to avoid though?

Sandy stopped straight in front of her and grabbed her face with both hands begging her to meet his gaze. 'Kirstin, you're my best friend just tell me, I know when your upset, you do that thing with your hair.' She always twisted her hair when something was on her mind. He just knew her so well, it was almost painful.

She pulled away and turned her back to him and in an angry upset outburst she said 'That's just it Sandy you see us as being friends, at most a fling nothing more. I can't go on like this, pretend that I'm not in love with you. It's driving me crazy that I can't control it. You make me happier then I've ever been even when we are having the biggest argument or stupidest fight about something. This wasn't meant to happen I wasn't meant to find someone that I wanted to be with more then anyone else. This year I was meant to be independent but you came along and now you're inside my head all the time'

'Kirstin' he tried to interrupt but it was if she was in a world of her own.

'You don't want to believe in true love because you found your person and she left you. I know you were in love with Rebecca, you probably still are and it kills me that I will never be able to compete with her. Every time you mention or joke about love it just reminds me that I'II never be enough for you, that I'm just something that helps you forget for a while.'

'Kirstin what are you talking about' but she kept on going.

'I know when I said I believed that there was person on this planet meant for each individual I sounded so convinced but deep down I wasn't until I started spending time with you. Every time I look at you my heart skips a beat, every time you touch me I always want more, you challenge me to be a better person, to never give up. I just don't kno……'

He pulled her to him and kissed her more passionately then he had ever kissed anyone before. At first they were light and soft, but they soon became frantic and deep. They were clinging on to each other for dear life. His tongue entered her mouth twisting and massaging around hers. This was the kiss they had been waiting for, the union of totally opposites. His arms held her tightly as she combed her fingers threw her hair. Neither had felt these urges so strongly before, it was almost intimidating. He could finally taste her, she could finally take comfort in those strong arms.

He unwillingly broke the kiss first knowing that it was his turn to lay his heart on the line but he couldn't help making an ironic comment

'God the things I have to do to try to keep you quiet' she pulled away slightly with a confused look on her face. He placed a finger on her lips before she could speak.

'I think it's only fair that considering you got your chance to speak it's my turn. Kirstin I thought someone as intelligent as you would realise you weren't the only one to trying to fight feelings. Before I meet you I spent a year thinking I had lost the person I was meant to be with. But then you came along, the most beautiful and intelligent girl I had ever met, way out of my league and I fell for you, like most guys that spend two seconds in your company do. At first I thought it was just a physical attraction but then we started to spend more and more time together. You had no problem telling me your own opinions on things when they conflicted with mine and you challenged me like no one before. That's when I realised that what I had with Rebecca was nothing compared to what we have. We were too alike Rebecca and I, there was no intensity no passion when I think about it, we were like a comfort blanket for each other. But it's you Kirstin I want to be with, you on the first day we met, called by bluff, figured me out! He was rubbing her cheek gently now as he saw tears appearing.

'You Kirstin Nichol' he whispered just before his lips touched hers again 'are my best friend and soul mate'.

They stayed outside for a while longer just enjoying this new found freedom with each other. Sandy couldn't keep a smile off his face when he looked at her.

'What?' Kirstin asked when he saw him wearing a toothy grin.

'I just can't believe this is happening. Who would of thought the struggling Jew from the Bronx and the Princess from Newport.'

'Well they do say opposites attract' she snuggled deeper into his chest.

'You know Kirstin I'm not gonna be able to give you all the things you're used to'. Kirstin heard the insecurity in his voice.

'Sandy I don't care about all that stuff, I've had it all my life and it never made me as happy as I am right now. You've given me the best gift of all' and she placed her hand over his heart 'and nothing will ever compare to it'.

'You really are a hopeless romantic'

'Charming though don't you think?' she replied as he rubbed her arms.

'Come on' he said as he kissed the side of her head 'we better get back or they'II wonder what we got up to. They walked back hand in hand ready to face what ever the world would throw at them.

'Sandman where you been it's your round!' Paul then saw Kirsten holding Sandy's arm and put two and two together 'Oh right, well it's a bout time you two love birds got it on. People had even started to take bets.' Paul grabbed Kirstin and Sandy gently pushing them towards the bar 'Well I'II just have to buy a drink for my best friend and his one and only'

They spent the rest of the night beside each other joking and laughing as they always did except now all Kirstin had to do was kiss Sandy to shut him up rather then argue with him. This was what it felt like to be perfectly happy, it was in reality, a fairytale come true, she had found her prince. Sandy walked her home stopping every few minutes to kiss her, therefore taking twice as long to reach their destination. He was a gentleman as always kissing her goodnight and about to turn to leave when she asked him to stay.

'Sandy just stay the night, I don't want us to do anything yet but I just want you near me tonight' she whispered as she lead him inside. They both got under the covers and wrapped themselves around each other, arms and legs entwined. He stroked her hair gently lulling her to sleep. She had never felt more at peace. He hoped that he could fall asleep ever night of the rest of his life with her in his arms. Just before he fell asleep thinking she was asleep he whispered 'Kirsten you are my perfect person and I'm never going to let you go' and a few seconds later he heard her reply 'glad to hear it and you are mine Sandy'.

I was gonna make them get together at the Christmas ball but I decided that they didn't need something extravagant to force them to share their feelings. I think the simplest place is the most romantic. Words mean more then. I don't know when I'm gonna stop this story. Do you think I should keep going till they get engaged and stuff?

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