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Two months later...
I was sitting at my desk in the performance center when Finn came in a sat down. I looked up at him and he took a long drink of water, and shook my head. I had just gotten a promotion in advertising, so I had a real office now that he liked to come hang out in.
"Dinner tonight?" he asked me and I nodded. He would come over and I would cook us dinner most nights. I had just bought a house and he had been coming over more. Finn had become one of my best friends after he had helped me through the time getting over and away from Dash. He also helped me when I was dealing with my family. Karl and I still weren't speaking. I was talking to Tini and my mother, but Karl had really hurt me. Finn and I were always hanging out when he was in town, and I had even rescued him from a few bad dates. He had also been protective over me when I would start talking to any guy. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to date anyone, but I knew that I would eventually have to try again.
"Oh, I have that wedding this weekend, and I need a date... would you?" he asked me and I looked at him strange.
"I thought that one girl was going with you?" I asked him because the wedding was in Ireland. He was flying out tomorrow night.
"I already got you a ticket, and you are the boss now... so personal day." he said and I rolled my eyes. He knew that I wouldn't actually tell him no, and quickly sent out an email about being out of the office for personal reasons for the days that Finn needed me. He kissed my forehead, told me he would see me 6, and left. I was finishing up my work when Matt stuck his head in the office.
"Hey, Leela, have you seen Finn?" he asked me and I shook my head. Matt and Finn have been friends since Finn was in Japan, and they were good friends. Matt was also friend with Karl, so I had known him for years.
"He was in here earlier, but I think he left." I said and he nodded.
"You two dating yet?" he asked me because it had been a running joke since Finn and I were always together.
"Ha ha, funny... no." I said and he smirked.
"Just know you are the only woman I have ever seen him like this with." he said and I shrugged.
"Everyone needs a best friend." I said as he started to step out of the doorway and he shook his head.
"I have never been able to be a best friend with a woman... it was always a cover." he said with a smirk and left. I finally finished up, reminded everyone that I wouldn't be in the office after today, and headed to Publix. I had to pick up a few things. I finished up and made my way home. Finn's car was already in the drive way and I waked inside. He was hoped up when I came inside and helped me with my groceries. He also handed me a glass of wine.
"Thank you, I could get used to this." I said and he chuckled.
"I offered you a room." he reminded me because he did ask me to move in with him.
"I didn't want to hear your one night stands." I said and he chuckled.
"I actually haven't slept with anyone in about 3 months." he said and I raised an eyebrow in his direction.
"That explains the grumpiness." I said and he shook his head.
I changed and we started to cook dinner. I had bought chicken and vegetables since he was always being so healthy. I had gotten him to eat a donut once and then joked he already gained a fat roll. I was grabbing something when I spotted his bags in the living room.
"You staying the night?" I asked him and he nodded.
"Flight leaves at 4am." he said and I groaned because it was almost 8pm now.
"Stay up and movie marathon?" I asked him and he nodded.
We made it to the airport and boarded the plane. He had gotten us 1st class tickets and he told me to shut up when I realized that it was too much. We both fell asleep as the plane pushed away from the gate. I was woken up when we landed and Finn helped get our things. We were picked up by his sister Anna-Marie. I had met her before and she was always so nice to me. She hugged us and took us to his parents house.
"Leela! It's lovely to see you again." his mother said and I smiled at her.
"Thank you for letting us stay." I said and she smiled at me.
We put our things in a room, and then headed for a late breakfast. We went to a cafe that was on the seawall. The view was great, and the food was great. Finn was happy and we had to go to the wedding tonight. Finn's whole family was going, so now I was really unsure why I had come with him, but it was nice to be away.
"Are you almost ready?" Finn asked me as I finished getting ready.
"Yes, I promise you won't miss out on the beer." I said and he chuckled through the door. I finished putting my necklace on and walked out.
Finn POV
I was waiting for Leela to get ready. I turned to see Leela walk out and I felt my jaw drop. She was wearing a maroon dress that ended at the knees with lace accents, and three quarter sleeve. The neckline ended just above her breast, and she looked beautiful. She had her hair pulled back in curls.
"You look beautiful." I said and she blushed as I held out my arm. She was in black pumps and came closer to my height. We rode with my parents to the wedding and I was glad to see one of my best friends get married to a great woman. The reception was fun and I was dancing with everyone. I looked over to see Leela talking with one of my old mates, Andrew. I walked over and put my arm around her waist. Andrew was always a manwhore, and I didn't want Leela to get in his sights.
"Andrew, how have you been?" I asked him as I pulled Leela to me.
"Finn, nice to see you come back. I was just talking to your friend here. I was more surprised that you aren't dating her." he said and I chuckled.
"Everyone needs friends." I said and he smirked.
"Then you won't mind if I dance with your friend." he said and Leela gave a small smile before accepting his hand. I watched them walk over to the dance floor and gripped my beer tighter.
"Jealousy never looked good on you, son." Father said as he walked over and I looked over at him as he walked up to me.
"I'm not jealous. We are just friends." I said and he clapped his hand on my shoulder.
"I looked at your mother that way a lot, and I still do. If you want her then tell her or fight for her. You both obviously care for each other." he said and I sighed. I had been waiting for her to come to me, but perhaps he was right... I needed to go to her.
I finally walked over and started to dance with her as they played 'Thousand Years' by Christina Perri. She looked at me and I gave a small smile.
"They take request." I said as I pulled her closer and she rested her head on my shoulder.
"Thank you." she whispered and I rested my hands on her waist as we swayed to the music. I was happy to get to hold her.
We finished and I looked down at her. She was beautiful and I wanted to talk to her. I had to talk to her.
"Come on, let's go for a walk." I said and took her hand. We were in downtown Dublin and I wanted to go walking with her. We were near Phoenix Park and I walked us to it. I sat down near the fountain and looked up at the sky.
"What's wrong, Finn?" she asked me and I sighed.
"I can't do this anymore." I said and she looked at me strange. I pulled her lips to mine as I kissed her. I let my hand tangle in the back of her hair as I pulled her close to me. She moaned and ran her hands up my to rest on my shoulder. I pulled away and looked at her. She looked conflicted.
"I love you, Leela, I do. I love you more than anything. I haven't even looked at a woman in three months. I haven't wanted anyone since you that one night. I hated that I couldn't protect you more when Dash hurt you. I was mad that I couldn't stop your brother from being an ass to you. I was mad that I didn't fight more for you when I should have. I can't do it anymore. I can't stand here beside you and love you without you knowing it. I was a fuck up when we first met, and I should have been better to you. I will apologize every day for that, but please, Leela... love me and let me love you." I begged her.
"Finn..." she said as she tried to search for the right words, and I didn't know if they existed. I loved hearing my name from her mouth. I loved seeing her smiled. I loved her. I waited in anticipation as she pursed her lips while looking up at the sky.
"Please." I begged her softly and she finally looked at me again.
"I don't want to get hurt again. I can't take it." she finally said and I nodded.
"I know, Leela... I know, but let me try." I begged her. I started to say something when she pushed her lips onto mine. I was surprised, but quickly pulled her closer.
"I will kill you if you fuck this up." she whispered to me.
"I will kill myself." I mumbled as I pressed my lips to hers again.
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