Pre-1x08-12

Leo and April's relationship had finally come to an impasse. They both agreed that communicating their feelings was the only way to make their "not so secret" relationship work. Besides Brenna and Greer, Beth was the only other person who knew about them. While Leo was driving down the highway and taking in the scenery, April could drink in the sight of her hot and caring boyfriend. She never have thought in a million years that Leo Hendrie would be the one to make her heart beat fast and give her little tingles up her spine. She couldn't help but smile. Leo reached over and took his hand into hers, kissed it and gave her his dazzling smile that he had reserved for her.

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Before we got to my place, Leo had asked me to trust him and close my eyes. He was going to put a blindfold on my eyes. There was something he wanted to show me and he didn't want me to see what he had planned. I was excited, but a little bit scared. I never knew what to expect from Leo. We pulled up to my house and he opened my side of the door. He asked me again if I could see through the blindfold and I reassured him that I couldn't. I couldn't hold the suspense any longer and kept asking him what it was. He told me in good time and left me by the door to make sure everything was okay. I pondered peeking, but I didn't want to disappoint him. Leo came back and told me that it was ready. I could tell he was nervous at this point and reassured him by grasping his hand and rubbing his fingers. It was the moment of truth and when he lifted the blindfold off my eyes, I gasped. I couldn't believe what I saw.

There was a trail of candles and red petals along the walkway. This lead to the backyard where I was more astonished of what I saw. In the middle of the yard was red roses shaped like a heart with the words spelt out "I Love You." There was a music band playing romantic music. Off to the side was a table set up with a table for two. It had nice set of crystal glasses and fancy plates, napkins, and silverware. I opened the lid to find Sautéed chicken and vegetables. I looked to Leo and can't believe he remembered everything I told him. I couldn't help but cry.

Leo/April:

I hadn't realized Leo was speaking to me until I heard the disappointment in his voice. I couldn't believe that he didn't think I wouldn't love this. No one's ever done anything this thoughtful to prove their love for me.

"Leo, I can't believe you did all this."

"It's okay if you don't like it April. I can handle it."

"Are you kidding? I love this. It's amazing."

"I thought you hated it because you're crying."

"I'm crying because this blew me away. I've never had anyone in my life go to the extreme to tell me how much they love me. This is the most romantic setting. I just don't know you did it."

"I made the phone call when were at the fair. I thought I'd lost you and I wanted to give myself a chance to win you back."

April reaches up to Leo and brushes his face softly. She leans in to kiss him gently on the lips and slowly runs her fingers through his hair. She puts her head down on Leo's chest and pulls him in closer. Wrapping her arms around Leo, she slowly dances to the beat of the music. There was nothing that could be more perfect right now. April was in heaven right now and it was all because of Leo. She didn't want the night to end.

"April, I love you."

"I love you too Leo. Thank you for setting this all up."

"April, I will make it my mission to remind you every day just how truly special you are. You have captured my heart and spirit. Before you, I didn't think that I had a soul. You've given me something special and that's your love. That in itself is a treasure."