Always and Forever

Sweethearts

September

"Baby, you're doing it wrong." I laughed at him.

"Then show me how to do it right." he replied, a smile wide on his face, "You're a horrible teacher you know."

"Well, you know, you're a horrible student." I smiled back at him teasingly.

I placed my hand over Sam's and strung the guitar by his hand, "This this the G cord, that is the C cord, and the other one is the D cord. Its really not that hard, babe."

He strung each cord slowly, getting a feel for which was which, "You know, I bet I would be a way better teacher than you." he teased lightly, in a playful tone.

"Oh, really, what would you teach?"

He strummed all the cords together, then turned to me, a wide grin and playful look in his eyes, "How to kiss amazingly."

Then, in one swift movement, tackled me, and we fell back onto his bed. I let out a squeal of surprise when he landed on top of me. I felt his lips on mine before I could open my eyes again to see him face. It was a long kiss, and very, very sweet.

He broke apart from me and looked down, his eye-brow arched cockily and a smile stretching to his ears.

"Well, if that's how you're going to teach people, maybe you should become and expert first." I joked.

He frowned mockingly, "I am an expert."

I cocked my eye-brow to match his, "Then you need practice. A lot of practice."

He chuckled and bent down to give me a series of short pecks, "That's. a great. idea." he said between kisses, "lets practice!"

I giggled happily through the many kisses, wondering how life could get any better for me.

"You know what day tomorrow is, Sam?" I managed to say through his lips.

He pulled away, and smiled crookedly again, "Happy early anniversary, love."

I opened my mouth to ask the question, but he placed to fingers over my lips, "Not a chance. You know the rules. Its a surprise."

I couldn't help but wonder what he had in store for this year.

With Sam, everything was unexpected, everything was a surprise, it was one of the things I loved most about him. And I loved a lot about him. We've been together for two years now, and it was rather hard for me not to love every aspect of him. He was, and always will be my sweetheart.

Last year, Sam left me notes all over town, starting in my bedroom when I woke up. He had me running all over town, on a wild goose chase. When I read the last note, it told me to go to First Beach. When I got there, he was standing in front of a blanket that was lain on the soft sand. It was near dark, and the scene was illuminated by many candles that surrounded the blanket.

That was the night we made so many promises to each other, promises we had always dreamed would and could never be broken. That was the night he promised to me he would be my one and only, that someday we would be husband and wife, and that he would never, ever hurt me.

That was the night he said he would love me always and forever.

And then, we shared what two people deeply in love with each other would naturally share. In our eyes, making love was what sealed the deal. It was the ultimate proof of how we would be together forever.

Always and forever.

The next day, I woke up with a smile on my face, and only one person on my mind. I got dressed and made an actual effort to look as pretty as I could. I just couldn't stop smiling.

I opened a drawer in my desk, and pulled out the box that contained Sam's present. I smiled down at the box and knew that he would love the present I had gotten him.

I took it with me as I exited my room, hoping that maybe he was here already.

"There's something spacial for you on the table for you honey." my mother announced to me as I walked out of the hall and into the kitchen.

I smiled excitedly, knowing already who it was from.

On the table there was a small, velvet purple box, with an envelope beside it. The smile on my face grew wider, if that was even possible, and my heart began to beat fast like it did whenever he kissed me.

I examined the small box before opening it, and when I lifted the top open, I gasped.

Inside, there was a ring. A small beautiful silver ring that shone brilliantly. The decoration on the ring's front was an elaborate twist of patterns. A heart was found in the middle, amongst the twists, and in the heart there was a diamond that was absolutely stunning. The patterns look somewhat familiar, but I couldn't remember where I've seen them. But none the less, I was breathless it was so beautiful.

I carefully took the ring out and slipped it onto my right-hand ring finger, not wanting to get too serious and put it on my left.

Then I picked up the note, still gawking at the ring on my finger. I turned my gaze to the note and started to read, knowing this would be the start to the perfect day.

Lee-Lee,

Happy Anniversary sweetheart! I hope you like the ring, its modeled after

the Quileute ring of promise. I'm not gonna tell you what we're doing today,

but I'm going to pick you up at noon. That should give you some time to dress your-

self up(wear something formal!) and for you to prepare. I'll see you soon.

Always and Forever,

Sam

Note: I know this chapter was short, but all it was really supposed to show was how much in love they were with each other. Tell me what you think so far. Keep reading!