This chapter contains talk of eating disorders and body issues.

BlairPOV-

''She's adorable,'' Ryder smiles, watching Grace throw another piece of the leftover bread at a duck.

''Of course she is. I'm her mom,'' I tease, and he rolls his eyes.

''It's a good thing you're pretty. Because you aren't modest at all.''

''But you love me,'' I give Grace another slice of bread when she toddles back over to me.

She isn't too far away, only a few steps. But Ryder and I have a close eye on her. Even if we're not raising her, she's still our daughter. And we do love her, which is why we spent so long deciding what would be best for her.

''So what did you want to talk about,''I ask Ryder, pulling my denim jacket closed.

It's a nice enough day, but I suddenly feel insecure in my sundress.

''So my parents said they'd help us with the apartment,'' he replies ,''And I know you and I both have a lot of money saved up. So why not just get a studio apartment? It'll only be the two of us for a while, anyway. We're not planning on more kids so soon, yeah?''

''Not until I'm at least twenty-three,'' I nod ,''So this is real? You still want to do this?''

''Of course,'' he gives Grace another slice of bread ,''Why wouldn't I?''

''If I am diagnosed with bulimia, it's gonna be a long road to recovery. I just… I need to know if you'll be in this for the long run.''

''Of course I am,'' Ryder nod ,''I love you, Blair. Whatever you need, I'm here. I… I'd like to think I've grown up this last year. I'm not going anywhere just because things get messy.''

Grace toddles over to us again, breaking us from the conversation.

''Sorry, honey, that's it,'' Ryder goes to throw the bag away, and I pick Grace up.

''My Ry,'' she reaches out for him, kissing his cheek then snuggling into him when she's in his arms.

Maybe someday we'll tell her the truth, but for now it is enough to see how crazy she is about him. She adores him, if the past few times they've spent together mean anything. And Ryder obviously loves her.

''She's getting sleepy'' he tells me , ''Maybe we should take her back to the apartment so that she can take her nap. Is someone there?''

''Rory,'' I nod ,''Sugar's looking at wedding bouquets with her mom., but she'll be there before Gracie wakes up.''

''Perfect,'' he picks up the bag ,''Let's get her home.''

RoryPOV-

''Thanks for helping out,'' I tell Sugar as we watch a movie with Grace, who I'm pretty sure just cares about the songs.

''It's fine. Good practice for when we have our own kids,'' she winks.

And I honestly can't wait for that. Sugar will be a great mom. She loves kids so much already, and it's amazing watching her with Gracie.

I know we're young, but if we both want it, why wait? I don't regret asking her, and I know I won't regret marrying her.

Her parents are less than thrilled, and her dad glares at me. A lot. Dad and Blaine may not be happy, but they are supporting us. And so are my grandparents. Sam and Mercedes even offered to pay for our honeymoon: a week in California.

Sugar and I have paid for the cake together, and for the invitations. It all seems surreal, but this is my reality. I'm marrying the love of my life. Because, by some miracle, I managed to make one of the most amazing people I have ever met fall just as much in love with me as I have with her.

Part of me wishes my birth parents could have been here. Mom would have loved Sugar, and dad would have begged me to marry her.

I know they're here in a way, though. And I hope they'd be proud of me being valedictorian, a fact I've yet to tell dad or Blaine, and glad that I know what I want to do with my life.

My life is finally beginning after high school. I have a beautiful girl ready to take on the world with me, and amazing friends and family.

So why should I worry?

RyderPOV-

''I've missed you,'' Blair presses her soft, warm lips to the skin of my neck, sending a shiver of electricity through me.

''Blair, I thought you said…,'' I trail off as she moves her hands to the zippers of my pants.

''I know, I know… I trust you, though. Y-you like the way I look, right?''

''Of course,'' I move hair from her face ,''But you're under a lot of stress. We'll have all summer when I get out of school.''

''Right,'' she blushes ,''Sorry.''

''Don't be. This is hard for me, too. It has been months, but I can wait more for you.''

Besides, we're avoiding a bigger discussion.

''I know you're not sleeping with anyone else. Not even Emma. I've seen her pictures, and she's pretty. Gorgeous, really. But… thank you. Kate hurt me so bad, and I don't think i can handle that again.''

''You're safe with me,'' I remind her ,''Don't you ever doubt that.''

''I know,'' she moves closer to me ,''And I love you. I'm not as scared as I was before.''

''I love you, too. And I know I can be a shitty boyfriend, but that doesn't mean I don't care. I make mistakes, but I'll fix them if I can.''

And the biggest mistake would be to let you go.

''So, tell me more about this NYADA program you are going to audition for.''

Her eyes light up the way they do when she looks at Grace, and I think I just fall more in love with her.

I'm making the right choice. I'm not ready to get married, not yet, but I can take the first step.

Money I have been saving since Grace was born went to something important: the little black, velvet box with an engagement ring. It's pretty simple, just one diamond, but it's perfect for her: beautiful, kind of complex, yet simple. It's not like the one that Rory got Sugar, but I'll hope she likes it just the same.

Blair is the one. We're moving in together, and we want to raise kids together. We've talked about our future so many times, and it always ends with us together. She wants to be on the radio, to perform and dance and find ways to help people. I want to be in the film industry.

We don't care what they say. We know we're going to be okay. Kate told me that, for her, Blair's the one that got away. That by her own stupidity she lost something so great.

I'm no where near willing to take the chance. Something this good only comes along once, and I want it forever. I want my forever with Blair. Asking her is the first step, and we can be engaged for a few years.

I'll wait until she feels better. She's under so much stress already, she probably does not need this right now. Soon, though. I will ask her to marry me soon.

And hopefully this won't end in a heartbreak liking dating Jordan did.

Because I definitely can't handle getting hurt like that by Blair.

But Blair is old fashioned on some things. So before I take that step, I'll have to talk to Mr. Anderson.

And hope that this goes well.

BPOV-

''You two are children. Children,'' I sigh, looking to where Sebastian is sticking his tongue out at Santana ,''Being out with you two makes me feel like I have five kids to raise.''

And yet they are two of my best friends.

With Dani, Karofsky, and Kurt all working, we decided it'd be nice to spend some time together.

''It's your fault for inviting Satan,'' Sebastian remarks.

''I am the life of this pathetic little party,'' Santana shakes her head, and Sebastian scoffs.

''Play nice,'' I tease, laughing when they both flip me off ,''Or not. So did you guys enjoy dinner last night?''

''If by ''enjoy dinner'' you mean that I took home half of the food, then yes. I enjoyed dinner,'' Sebastian nods.

''I enjoyed the company even more. Except that Chandler is… no. Just no,'' Santana grimaces.

''And Adam. Something about him does not sit right with me,'' Sebastian adds.

''Oh, totally. I hate to say this, but I agree with him,'' Santana shivers at the thought.

The fact that she agrees with Sebastian is kind of frightening, actually.

''Come on, Adam's a sweetheart. He's nice, talented, focused-''

''Focused on your husband,'' Santana quips ,''He was eyeing him while Kurt was busy making lovesick eyes at you and Chandler was attempting to drag Dani and me into a conversation about who knows what.''

So I'm not the only one.

''Not that you need to worry, Blaine Warbler,'' Sebastian provides ,''Kurt loves you just as much as you obviously, and inexplicably, love him.''

''Shut up, Sebastian. Anyway, he's right. Kurt would never do anything, and I'm pretty damn sure Adam would never cross the boundaries. You're good.''

''About as good as Dave and I,'' Sebastian smirks ,''Besides, I bet Chandler and Adam already have their first date set up.''

That gives me hope. Dave and Sebastian are engaged, and it is my understanding that Dave treats Kate just like she's his own. They even want to consider adoption once they're married.

And I know Adam is a good guy, and I trust Kurt. Despite what the magazines and tabloids say, we're solid. We're so good together, and nothing will happen.

''Just so you know,'' Santana finishes off her coffee ,''If Adam does try to come between you and Kurt, I'm here.''

''Awww, she's offering emotional support,'' Sebastian teases.

''Just call Auntie 'Tana, Blaine,'' Santana grins.

''I… I appreciate that, 'Tana. And we both know it's not necessary.''

They nod, then continue in their own little conversation… argument about who knows what.

Kurt and I… I don't doubt us. We're good together. Always have been, always will be. And Adam is a good guy. He just needs a friend, and that is Kurt for him. So, no, I won't be worried. My husband is faithful to me, and I to him.

There isn't a person alive that could get in the way of what we have.

So what do you think? The Rory and Sugar wedding? Ryder proposing to Blair? I think I'll really do that. Santana and Sebastian almost being nice to each other? And Blaine realizing he has nothing to worry about?

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