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Here is the first half of the epilogue, about a year in the future. Thank you for everyone who has stuck with me through this story. I really appreciate it. There is one section left after this and then this story will be complete. I know some of you are hoping for a sequel, but I don't think that is going to happen. I just don't know where I'd go with it, but I do intend to keep writing for HOA. See the Authors Notes at the bottom for what may come next.

Thanks for reading and enjoy!

Epilogue Part 1: A Little Over a Year Later

Patricia POV

I couldn't believe it had been over a year since everything with the dare had taken place and Jerome and I had gotten together. It seemed so much longer ago. It had been a great last year, better than I'd ever dreamed of.

Jerome and I were still together and everything was going great. We'd really had no fights or big roadblocks after the whole dare thing. Things were great.

It was winter holidays and Jerome and I were both spending the time at my house. It was quite nice to have Jerome around all the time, especially since my parents were away visiting Piper at school because she wasn't coming back for break. This meant Jerome and I had my whole house to ourselves and it was amazing. We didn't have to worry about getting caught snogging or doing even more. Yes, Jerome had finally ditched the whole taking things slow plan.

I was currently cuddled against Jerome on the big couch in my basement as we watched a movie. I wasn't paying attention clearly, instead I was thinking about every amazing thing that had happened to me in the last year or so.

I'd admit it; Jerome was the best thing that had happened to me. I loved him with all my heart and he knew it. All I wanted was him and the great thing about all of this is that he feels exactly the same way.

Jerome was the perfect boyfriend in every way and I was so lucky to have him. He always put me first, but wasn't pushy. He was always there for me, whether I needed him or not. He knew how to make me happy and how to make me laugh. He knew how to lighten my mood and handle me when I was angry about something. He never did anything to hurt me and he gave me space when I needed it. Jerome understood me and I understood him as well. I had never been happier in my life and I don't think I ever will be. I need Jerome in my life and I really hope I never have to see what it's like to live my life without him.

Everything that was going through my head sounded sappy and cliché, but it was true. I never would have believed it two years ago, but I love Jerome Clarke and I have never felt this way before.

"What are you think about Trix?" Jerome asks, breaking me out of my thoughts. Apparently the movie had ended, even though I had no clue.

"Us," I answer as I look up to meet his gorgeous blue eyes.

"All good I hope," Jerome smiles down at me.

"Of course," I smile back up at him, loving the way his sandy blonde hair flips down onto his forehead. I reach up and run my fingers through the strands. "Everything is perfect," I whisper, my eyes still connecting with his.

I've never been one to be the girl who is head over heels, but things change. I was never the girl who believed that there was one true love out there for everyone, but I'd changed my mind. Jerome had proved to me that I was completely wrong. I knew with all of my heart that I would never feel the way I feel about Jerome for someone else. If I lost what we had, I would never be able to find it again. That's why I was willing to do whatever I could to never lose it. I'd found Jerome and I wasn't going to let go.

"I couldn't agree with you more," Jerome smiles down at me as he lowers his soft pink lips to meet mine. The kiss is slow and short, but it is perfect, just like this whole moment. "I love you Trix," he whispers against my lips.

"I love you too," I say back as I tangle my fingers in his hair and pull his to me. Our lips connect again and we are lost just like every time our lips meet. It is so easy for me to get lost in Jerome and his lips and his body. He makes me forget about everything else that is going on around me and focus solely on this moment here, just the two of us.

Our lips move in sync as I let Jerome lean me back into a lying position on the couch as he hovers over me. I allow myself to let go and get completely consumed by the passion that is surging between us. I am not sure how long we have been snogging, but we've both managed to lose our shirts as our hands and lips explore.

I pull back from Jerome, knowing full well where this is going and not wanting to stop. "My room," I say, my voice husky with passion.

Jerome doesn't say anything, instead he gets up, pulling me with him and leading me to my room. Once in my room, Jerome and I show each other just how much we love each other. I love him more than I could have ever imagined. He is perfect for me and I am perfect for him. I never want to lose him.

I never would have believed someone who told me I'd end up with Jerome in the end, but that's what's happened. I'm with Jerome, now and hopefully forever. I don't want to let him go. I can honestly say that I would happily spend the rest of my life with him. I know I'm young and we have all the time in the world, but I know my feelings will never change. I'm in love with Jerome Clarke and we have all the time in the world to see where life is going to take us and to think, it all started with a dare.

Thanks for reading! I really appreciate it and would love to know what you think! There is one epilogue left, that will be somewhere between 5 and 10 years in the future. The story will be over that and I know a few of you don't want it to end, but I don't know where else to go with it.

Once this story is over, I am going to write some more HOA fics, but I need all of you help. I plan on writing fics based on songs, so if you have a song you want to see a HOA fic made out of, let me know. Just send me a song you think would make a good Peddie or Patrome fic and I will try my best to write a story off of it. It may be a one shot or a bigger story. If you are interested in this idea, send me a message with the song you want to be a story and if you want Peddie or Patrome.

Thanks again for reading!