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Luke lifted his head from his hands and looked towards the door, where someone was softly knocking. He took a deep breath and as he opened it, he knew that it was going to be her. Peyton stood with soft tears falling down her face. His heart ached for her and all he wanted was to know what she was thinking; what her heart wanted.

Peyton slowly began to nod, and finally let her eyes connect with his beautiful blue ones. She took a step forward and wrapped her arms around his neck. His cheek pressed into her soft curls and he tightened his grip around her, never wanting to let go. They stayed like that for minutes; hours; they had no idea. They just needed to feel each other's warmth. The rain hit them lightly from the outside, and Luke felt Peyton's tears slide down his skin.

They finally pulled away and looked into each other's eyes; the love was radiating from both. Peyton took a breath,

"I read it all. All of it without stopping." Lucas' hand brushed the hair out of her face, as she continued, " Did u mean everything you wrote, Luke? Do you really still love me?"

His hands cupped her face and lifted it ever so gently, "Peyton, you're it for me. You've always been it for me. I know I have strayed from us, and for that you will never know how sorry I am. But you need to believe me when I say that I am so in love with you, and I always will be."

There were no words to be spoken as Peyton leaned forward and connected their lips. It was as if in that moment, both of their worlds were connected and everything fell into place.

They never stopped kissing as they moved into Lucas' bedroom. He pressed her against the shut door, their hands moving in need and want. He spread his kisses down her neck and began to remove her wet shirt, his eyes meeting hers as she lifted her arms and tossed the shirt aside. He walked back towards his bed, pulling her with him. She lifted his shirt over his head and pressed her hand against his rapid-beating heart. She leaned forward and placed a single kiss upon it. His heart rate increased as she murmured, "I love this heart." She pulled his head forward, placing a single kiss against his lips, "I love these lips", finally looking back into his eyes, "I love this man."

It was all he needed to hear, to pull her down onto his bed and express how much he loved her in the most intimate way possible. To connect them as one being; united together until the end.

He placed a soft kiss against her forehead, as she rested upon his chest. She sighed, feeling content.

"Peyt, that was…." She smiled at his pause and finished,

"Mind-blowing? Amazing? Unreal?" He let out a laugh, while she traced circled over his heart.

"Well someone's a little sure of themselves." She swatted her hand against him and rose up, resting her weight on her arm as she looked at him,

"You know it's true." He smiled and nodded, leaning forward and kissing the tip of her nose.

"You're right, it was all of those." She nodded her head proudly.

"This is perfect" her whisper reached his ears and his heart soared.

"Peyton, I love you. And I know that it's not always going to be perfect. But don't give up on me ok? Because no matter what, this thing between us is forever."

She smiled softly, " Don't give up on me either, Luke, ok? I was broken in two and I don't ever want to be where I was. I am here with you, Luke. Forever."

Green met blue, and they both knew that they would never stray from each other again. Their hearts were connected and the thought of being separated was unimaginable. All they both ever needed was a little clarity.

The End