A/N: Omg guys holy crap I wrote the final chapter. I apologize for the really long wait. A lot of stuff was going on in my life at the time, but it's all cleared up now! I hope to give you guys some for sure closure in this last chapter and I also want to give you some news for the next project I have going on. This story will continue as a College AU further on down the road for them. It will start soon and I have ideas for the first chapter. Until then, please enjoy the final chapter. Again, sorry for the long wait!
"She's supposed to be here soon, right?" Lena asked, tapping her foot against the floor of the airport, "She's supposed to meet us here right?"
"Yes, Lena she's supposed to be here any second. She texted me when her plane landed." Fareeha smiled, rolling her eyes and resting her head on her hand, leaning over the table.
Amélie who had tagged along with Lena for the day, rested a hand on Lena's leg to cease it from tapping amazingly fast against the floor. The tiny girl hadn't stopped worrying about Angela since she had left to tour a college in Sweden a week ago. She was an exceptional student and just from looking at her GPA, most colleges were sending applications by the tens. Angela had found a college she wanted to visit in particular and had set up a short vacation for herself and her mother just after her graduation ceremony for the Summer.
While Angela had been away, Fareeha had been working at her security job for a hospital nearby. Not being able to see Angela every day had thrown her off her sleeping schedule. She wasn't just looking forward to seeing her girlfriend again, she was looking forward to a wonderful night of sleep with her in bed beside her. She had taken a week off of work just so she could be with Angela.
Lena had been losing her mind with worry ever since Angela had left the states. She had called her and texted her every day just to see if she was alright. Amélie sat by and watched the two girls as they excitedly waited for their best friend and girlfriend. She was amazed at how loved Angela was…part of her was jealous.
Fareeha turned her head slightly to look out over the baggage claim again and she noticed a familiar head of hair, the bun high on her head, bouncing slightly as she looked for her suitcase.
"Angela!" Fareeha cried out, jumping to her feet.
Lena followed only seconds after, bolting furiously towards her. Angela turned and it almost felt like home was rushing toward her in the form of a large bulky football player and the most aerodynamic person who possibly ever lived.
"Fareeha, oh my god!" Angela shouted, running towards the both of them. Amelie smiled from the table, watching as Angela reached Fareeha first and jumped into her arms where Fareeha lifted her and spun her around before bringing her down into a warm, welcoming kiss.
"Hi, Angel." Fareeha grinned, nuzzling into her cheek, achieving a giggle.
"Hi, baby." Angela cooed, holding Fareeha's face in her hands, running her thumb over her lips, "I'm so happy to see you."
"I'M HERE TOO!" Lena shrieked from beside them, running impatiently in place.
Angela turned to her excitedly and Fareeha reluctantly let her go to allow her to hug Lena. Both girls let out a high pitched squeal as they squeezed each other hello.
"How was it!" Lena asked eagerly.
"It was amazing! But not as amazing as it could have been with the rest of you!" Angela answered, lifting a hand to place on Fareeha's cheek and hugging Lena close to her with one hand around her waist, "God I don't know what I've got until I didn't have it for a week."
Fareeha leaned down and kissed her lips eagerly, then winked and said, "I'll grab your suitcase and your mom's. Does she need a ride home?"
Angela, turning red for the first time in a week, lifted a hand to place on her cheek. She forgot how caring and chivalrous Fareeha truly was. Lena knew that look…
"Bonjour, Mon Cherie." Amélie greeted Angela from behind, making her jump.
"OH! Hi Amélie! It's so awesome to see you too." She gave the taller woman a hug, and Amélie in her ever cold disposition, broke character to wrap her arms around Angela in a tight hug.
"How was it holding down the fort for me while I was gone?" the smaller girl asked with a grin.
"Ah, it could've gone better." Sighed Amélie with a slight smile, "Lena gets restless when you're away."
"How restless…?" Angela asked, turning her head to look at her dear friend who had been hovering over her shoulder anxiously, waiting for more attention.
"Oh I might have tried calling you more than once a day." Lena admitted, "Amélie had to hide my phone."
Angela turned to the older girl and mouthed the words, "Thank you." Amélie simply shook her head and smiled.
"Okay!" Fareeha said, approaching the group with Angela's suitcase, "Your mom said that your dad would be picking her up. She's such a nice lady."
Angela felt her face grow heated again and she reached out to take her suitcase, in which Fareeha pulled it back right away. Angela and she simply looked at each other and Fareeha titled her head, smiling lovingly, letting Angela know that she would be taking care of her from then on that evening.
"Let's go, lets go!" Lena shouted excitedly, grabbing Angela's hand, "Oh my god, girl, we all met up for dinner at this really awesome place while you were gone. You wouldn't believe their burgers."
"It's really good." Fareeha added, "They have bottomless steak fries so that's a plus."
"Ooohh, bottomless, huh?" Angela giggled, "What about you Amélie? Anything to add about this amazing new place to eat?"
"…They had very good lemonade."
"…Sounds good to me!" Angela grinned, "Let's go!"
Angela was hungry, but what she craved more was Fareeha. It was the first time they had truly been long distance and the experience was hard to get used to. She knew that no matter what, eventual, possibly long term separation would have to take place in order for them to continue in their lives. She was so used to seeing Fareeha at least once, if not every other day due to Fareeha's job that being away from her and not being able to touch her was horrible. When she had graduated that summer, Fareeha had taken off of work to come to her ceremony…ever since then, Fareeha had promised to take vacation time from her job to spend time with Angela. She would have to formally greet her later and thank her for taking time off to be with her.
As they went to dinner together, Angela could hardly contain her happiness to see Lena again. She was a constant source of energy and excitement. She reminded her of a lovesick puppy, seeing their owner again after a long time. Amélie watched over her curiously, but was glad to see Angela all the same. Any interaction or conversation from Amélie was always welcomed and Angela felt special since Amélie seemed to be more talkative than usual, asking her about her vacation.
Fareeha kept watching her as they sat at a table together, Angela's ears with a rosy red color and Fareeha smiling at her. Lena watched them talk with joy in her heart. The spark between them hadn't diminished in the slightest. They were still so in love with each other that it made them both giddy when they caught each other's eye. Fareeha asked about Angela's mom and what she thought of the college visit. Angela gave her friends the details, pros, and cons, asking for council.
As each gave their two cents, Fareeha only said, "I want you to be happy wherever you go in life. If you think this place is right for you, then I'll support you."
Angela had laid her head on her shoulder and held her hand, playing with her fingers, "Anywhere with you I'd be happy."
"I'd have to come visit you, Angel." Lena said, grinning, "Imagine you and me over there together!"
"Amélie, would you visit too?" Angela asked. The taller girl who had recently taken to wearing her dark hair around her face nodded her head up and down and Lena leaned against her.
"We could always go together, mi amore!" Lena offered.
"That is, if she takes the offer and get accepted with her application." Amélie added, "But of course, I would have to get this little one to you somehow." She placed an arm around Lena and smiled softly as she felt Lena's body react slightly to her touch as it always did.
As they ate together, Lena and Fareeha shared the same sudden worry. Angela had talked about her visit as if she were going to stay at the college for a while. Neither of them wanted the girl to move away. It was truly the last thing either of them wanted. Fareeha did mean what she said about wanting Angela to be happy and that she would support her, but all she could think about as she finished her steak fries was Angela leaving again…and how said both she and Lena would be at her absence.
When all had finished their food, it came time to decide where Angela would split up for the night. Since she wasn't all too attached to her home, Angela had the choice between Lena and Fareeha. Lena was a near bursting ball of eager energy but Fareeha looked so warm, calm, and inviting. On top of that, she was the only one could give her what she had been needing…
"I'm gonna spend the night at Fareeha's." Angela announced as Fareeha left the tip, "BUT! Tomorrow, Lena, you and me are gonna go out and go do something fun okay?"
Lena reached forward and pulled her into another tight hug, "Okay, Angie. I'm only letting you go again because I love you, and I know that Fareeha can keep you safe. Please text me okay?"
"Naturally." Angela smiled, rubbing Lena's back comfortingly, "Don't worry, Lena. We can relax and be schooless, and jobless together while Fareeha and Amélie are away."
Both older women lifted their gaze from their girlfriends to look at each other, smiling sadly at the sudden remembrance that they actually had jobs.
"Okay…" Lena said, "Please be careful."
Angela leaned forward and kissed her cheek. Lena's excited energy was replaced with genuine comfort as her best friend reassured her that she would see her tomorrow first thing. Lena watched as Fareeha placed her arm around Angela's shoulder and Angela wrapped her arm around Fareeha's waist. A pang of bitter sweetness hit her in the chest and Amélie reached down to place a hand on her shoulder.
"Would you like a ride home?" The quiet girl offered.
"I'd…like to go home with you please." Lena responded.
"Anything for you, my love." Amélie responded, encouraging Lena to walk out the door to her car. The two headed off to Amélie's while Fareeha and Angela sat down in Fareeha's car. It was a used car, but it was in decent condition for the time being. The smaller girl sat in the passenger's seat while Fareeha placed herself in the driver's seat turning the key to start her car. The engine revved and not moments after, both women were staring at each other.
"I need you to kiss me right now please." Angela demanded.
"Oh god." Fareeha breathed, her face flushing, "Are…you sure you don't want to wait until we get back home? We would be more comfortable…"
"Just…something small now." Angela said, her blue eyes hypnotizing and intense, "I missed you so much."
"I-It was only a week." Fareeha laughed as she leaned over and kissing Angela slowly. Both hesitated to break the sweet connection and when they did, Angela looked into Fareeha's eyes, her own, darker with something much less innocent.
"Take me home now please." Angela whispered, "I need more…and if you give me any more I might just have to…."
"OKAY HERE WE GO!" Fareeha laughed loudly, putting the car in reverse, "I'm taking you home now!" the excitement in her stomach mixed with that all too familiar nervousness that still hadn't gone away. It didn't matter how long she would be with Angela, no matter what, the smaller girl would always get the best of her in every situation such as this.
Fareeha was so sure she would get a speeding ticket on the way home. Angela looked absolutely exhausted on top of her already heated condition and she wanted to get her girlfriend home.
Upon reaching Fareeha's house in the suburbs, Angela hopped out of the car, Fareeha rushing to the trunk to grab her suitcase and then quickly chasing after her, the two giggling like mad. Fareeha opened the door for Angela and the two rushed inside together. Angela lifted her arms to place around Fareeha's neck and as the two were about to truly greet each other, a soft clearing of Ana's throat from the kitchen door alerted the two of them.
"Oh…hey mom." Fareeha smiled.
"Hey, ma." Angela greeted her. Ever since Angela and Fareeha had officially been together and Angela started spending more time around Fareeha in her house, Ana was almost always a part of the conversations and time they had together. She was a welcomed presence, and Angela had begun to call her mom only recently.
"Hello, Angela." Ana greeted her, closing the space between them to hug her tightly. Fareeha slipped away without either of them noticing, "How was your trip?"
"Oh it was amazing!" Angela said, "The college was alright but it was an amazing change of scenery, let me tell ya."
"I'm so happy for you." Ana smiled, "Come with me out into the kitchen, dear. I just made a pot of tea. I'm sure you and Fareeha will get acquainted soon enough, but she told me to distract you when you got here for just a few minutes."
Angela tilted her head in confusion.
"She…also told me to not tell you that she wanted me to distract you, but the point of the situation is, she's getting something ready for you I think you'll enjoy. Come, rest your feet."
The younger girl smiled happily and took her shoes off, placing them by the table and sitting down slowly, letting out an exhausted sigh. Ana poured her a cup of tea and rubbed her shoulders, "You have large knots in your back, dear. I thought this trip was supposed to be relaxing!"
"Well see," Angela began, resting back against the comfortable chair, "My mother has a way of being slightly overbearing and impatient. To her, the entire trip was about the college and nothing else we did could be free of her mentioning the college…"
Ana nodded understandingly as she sat adjacent to Angela at the table, watching her as she drank her tea, her hands around the cup, eyes closed.
"Glad to have a moment of peace?" Ana asked gently.
"It's so nice to be here." Angela admitted, "I missed you too."
Ana smiled affectionately and reached out to place her hand over Angela's, "It's nice to know you think of me."
Angela smiled and took another sip of her tea, the warmth soothing her more than anything over the past week had. She looked around the kitchen and dining room, taking in the familiar sight. The sun had already set over the trees and the low light of the kitchen made her feel a comfort unlike any other.
"I'm so tired." Said Angela, turning her head to look at Ana.
"You look it." Ana replied, "Ask Fareeha for a massage, I'm sure she'd be more than happy to give you one. You know, she's absolutely determined to make your little vacation with her special. She's never been off of work before so she's going to need to get that extra energy out somehow. Keep that in mind."
"…A-Ana…" Angela lifted a hand to rub the back of her neck, awkwardly.
"No no, not like that." The older woman snickered, "I was just trying to warn you about how Fareeha gets when she has nothing to do. She gets creative with her time...in the physical sense. If you leave her alone for a while without any exercise she'll find a way to exert that energy onto something in the house. I once came back from work to find that she had rearranged the entirety of the living room."
"Whoa really?" Angela asked, thinking about how difficult that would be to accomplish on carpet…
"That was a few years ago. I was thinking about getting her some weights for her to exercise with. What do you think about that for a birthday present or something."
"That sounds perfect!"
It was then that Fareeha walked into the room with a massive grin on her face. Angela stood up immediately, drinking the last of her cup of tea and walking towards her without hesitation. She put her arms around Fareeha's stomach and placed her head on her chest, closing her eyes.
"Thanks, ma." Fareeha smiled.
Ana lifted a hand to give her a thumbs up.
Fareeha gently ushered Angela up the stairs, rubbing her back and reassuring her that she would enjoy what she had planned for her. Instead of turning the corner to enter Fareeha's room, they kept walking straight towards the bathroom.
The taller woman opened the door slowly and helped Angela inside, shutting the door behind her. The room was steamy and warm with a bathtub full of water and a towel draped over the side, a small candle resting on a small table. Angela went to speak but she was silenced by Fareeha's soft touch, her fingers sliding under her shirt.
"Let me help you get undressed."
A shiver shot down Angela's spine as she became too weak to protest. From behind, Fareeha gently moved her hands around Angela's waist and undid the button on her jeans, sliding them down over her legs and running one hand down the back of her thigh. Angela stepped out of her pants fully and Fareeha picked them up, folded them neatly, placing them on the side of the sink. She then reached under Angela's shirt and pressed her front to Angela's back.
"Are you relaxing now?" Fareeha whispered.
"Mm…" Angela hummed, taken captive by her girlfriend's gentle touch. Fareeha slid her hand further up Angela's shirt and her fingers plucked teasingly at the bottom of Angela's bra. Fareeha lowered her head and began kissing Angela's neck. Weak in the knees, the smaller girl leaned back against Fareeha with all her weight. Fareeha supported her and moved her fingers under her bra, delighting in the warmth of her skin and the softness of her breast. Angela bit her lip as Fareeha continued to kiss her sensitive neck.
The taller woman removed her hand from Angela's bra and lifted her shirt over her head, and undoing her bra strap. As the small piece of clothing slid away from Angela's shoulders Fareeha paused, and Angela turned her head to look at her over her shoulder.
Fareeha's stomach dropped instantly at a mere look from her girlfriend and she swallowed deeply, nervous as ever. Her forwardness was almost always short lived. One look from Angela and the girl was putty.
"Thank you for running me a bath." Angela said in a voice so enticing Fareeha had to bite her lip to keep from touching her.
"A-Anything for you." Fareeha responded honestly, "I want you to feel relaxed. Please get in and rest. I'll be right back, okay?"
"Where are you going?" Angela asked, turning around and exposing her body For Fareeha to see. The older girl froze up again, looking at Angela, her lips parting slightly. Angela smiled in a way that made Fareeha weak and somehow managed to penetrate her very thoughts.
"I…was going to go get you some dessert since we didn't order it from the r-restaurant." Fareeha answered.
Angela liked the sound of dessert in the tub, so she nodded and took Fareeha's hand and kissed her palm lovingly, "hurry back…"
And with that Fareeha stumbled out of the room, closing the door behind her to come face to face with her mother who looked as smug as a person could possibly be.
"…Ma…"
"Your hair is standing on end." Ana pointed out, "And you look like you just stepped out of a freezer. You're an absolute wreck, child."
"Ma, for god's sake."
"Go get her the cheesecake it's downstairs." Ana dismissed her with a chuckle, "You two are going to be the death of me."
Fareeha scoffed loudly and thundered her way down the stairs.
Meanwhile, Angela moved into the bath water and let out a sigh of relaxation as the warm water soothed her aching muscles. She had done so much walking in her hometown on top of hiking through the mountains that she barely had any time to relax. She turned her head, already missing Fareeha. She missed her more than she could have thought possible. It was such a wonderful thing to be home with her then, where things were familiar. THIS was her home more than anywhere else…with Fareeha. She had made a crucial decision while she was away that she would have to discuss with her, but in the end, she was sure that Fareeha would understand.
Fareeha drug her way back up the stairs, cheesecake in hand, looking both left and right for any sign of her mother at the top of the stairs. She slipped inside the bathroom, shutting and locking the door behind her. Angela sat up and smiled while Fareeha sighed and gazed at her, feeling as warm inside as the room was on the outside.
"Hi." Angela greeted her, the water and suds trickling down her bare chest, shoulder, and arms.
"Heyya…" Fareeha responded, melting with happiness.
"Come here, that cheesecake looks so good oh my god."
Fareeha obeyed and sat down by the edge of the tub, setting the cake at the edge.
Angela sat forward and began to eat while Fareeha tilted her head and watched her. Fareeha observed her face slowly, taking in every line, contour and feature. Angela's blue eyes flicked from the cheesecake to Fareeha every so often and she giggled, lifting a hand to cover her mouth shyly.
"What are you looking at?" She asked, her mouth full.
Fareeha shrugged and hugged her knees, "You…"
Angela smiled genuinely and set her fork on her plate, leaning forward and catching Fareeha's interest immediately, "So…listen."
Fareeha wiggled closer, making the smaller girl laugh excitedly.
"I figured out what I want to do with my life in terms of college and everything."
The excitement in Fareeha's face fell as fast as her stomach did as she listened. She had been dreading news like this; News of long term separation would undoubtedly follow. She didn't want Angela to leave her, but she knew that she would have to go through the same decision soon as well…she had to think about furthering her education…She was sure that she and Angie could make it work. She didn't want anyone else and she was absolutely sure of it. She was determined to look happy for Angela when she would say that she wanted to go back to Sweden. She had told Angela that no matter what, she wouldn't stop her from pursuing her dreams. Her happiness was the most important thing for Fareeha.
"I'm staying here."
Fareeha snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Angela in the eye. Her blue eyes, ever as beautiful and honest as they always were, shone with a love and determination Fareeha hadn't seen before.
"Fareeha I want to stay with you…"
The older women looked at her and without another word she leaned forward and kissed her on the lips. Besides the taste of cheesecake, Angela's lips were sweet, wonderful and soft: just as she remembered them. She could savor them now, as Angela could savor hers. The two kissed in the heat of the bathroom the smell of bubble bath wafting around them. Angela felt like signaling to Fareeha to take off her clothes as well but she had more to say. She broke away from Fareeha and saw the look on her lover's face and felt like crying.
Fareeha was crying herself.
"Baby…" Angela said, wiping the tears from her face with her thumb, "Why are you crying."
"I thought you were going to say that you were going back to Sweden…" Fareeha said honestly, lowering her head to cover her face but Angela held her instead, lifted her to meet her eyes.
"I want to stay with you. " Angela said again, "I want to go to medical school around here but…be close with you and get an apartment with you. I did a lot of thinking when I was away."
Fareeha's eye's widened again and Angela continued.
"I thought about if my Higschool lover should be the one to be with me for the rest of my life. I thought about whether or not I would want anyone else….or if this relationship would even last in the long run, but it turns out that, Fareeha, I LOVE you." She held her girlfriend's face tighter as she said those three words, "I really do love you."
Fareeha smiled and lifted a hand to place over Angela's as her words were more sincere than the first time they had said it.
"I love you too." Said the former football star, "I want to be with you too. I want to make a life with you in the future. I know that you're just…you're just…" Fareeha trailed off and Angela nodded for her to continue, "I'm…not as good at words as y-you are."
Angela giggled sweetly and leaned forward to rest her forehead against hers. A quiet fell over them both and Fareeha's heart hammered in her chest. She wanted to ask a crazy question. A question she knew she shouldn't ask right then and there. She didn't have the thing required to ask, even though she knew Angela most likely wouldn't mind if she had one or not. The question seemed right at the moment but would it be right for this point in their lives?
"Will you…." Fareeha started. Angela opened her eyes to look at her and Fareeha sighed softly.
"Yes?"
"Will you kiss me please?"
Angela smiled and leaned forward, kissing Fareeha hypnotically slow. Fareeha lost herself in Angela's touch and kiss. The two weren't aware of how long they kissed until there was a soft knock at the door. Fareeha let go slowly and teasingly pecked Angela's cheek and nose before turning around and asking dreamily, "Yeah?"
"Your mother has to go to the bathroom and I can't go outside in the bushes." Called Ana, "So I hate to be rude, but I've been waiting a while."
Angela giggled and rested her head on Fareeha's shoulder, giddy and happy while Fareeha rubbed her back and called, "We'll be out in a minute."
Fareeha kissed Angela's neck, making her laugh some more, nuzzling her and nipping playfully until she would stand up. Angela wrapped her in a towel and picked her up, carrying her bridal style to the door, nuzzling her cheek while Angela cooed and played with her shoulder length thick hair. Fareeha opened the door and Ana rushed inside, pushing them both outside and shutting the door behind her.
The taller woman carried Angela into her bedroom, closing the door behind her and laying her down on her bed. As Angela looked up at Fareeha who was smiling in pure joy, she unwrapped the towel slowly and looked up, biting her lip.
Fareeha paused and looked down, Angela's exposed body beneath her. An almost magnetic pull tugged at her own body and she looked up at Angela's face, a whole new level of nervousness washing over her. Angela lifted her hand to run over Fareeha's upper arm and she let out a shaky, breathless sigh.
"Do you want to?" Angela asked.
Fareeha struggled, "Y-yes…badly…"
"Then come closer and I'll help you." Angela sat up slowly and pressed her lips against Fareeha's, running her fingers through her hair and tugging at her shirt. Fareeha slipped it off and Angela undid her bra strap. Fareeha lowered her head onto Angela's shoulder, breathing hard, her heart thudding harder in her chest than it did during a final play in her higschool football games.
Angela let her catch her breath and kissed her ear, "Don't be nervous…I've wanted to do this for a long time. It's our next step together."
Fareeha lifted her head and looked at Angela's face. It was the same face she had in the car…it was wonderful and sincere and it made her stomach flip. She reached down to unbutton her pants and Angela's body language let her know that she was encouraged. Fareeha knew what she had to do, and she was more than thankful that Angela was going to be her first time.
The smaller girl needed what Fareeha had to give desperately but she knew that she would have to be patient to respect Fareeha and her nervousness. She waited until her love was fully ready.
The night from then on was one they both would never forget.
The next day, Fareeha, glued to Angela's side and Angela stuck to Fareeha's, left the house to meet up with Lena and Amélie at the local mall. Many shy, knowing glances were stolen between the two girls and whenever it happened, Angela looked away giggling while Fareeha smiled as wide as she could. Both were happy, and both had reached a new level in their relationship after the night before. They felt closer than ever, and they truthfully didn't feel like leaving the house the next morning, but Lena was very important and Angela needed to spend time with her.
"ANGELA I MISSED YOU!" Lena shouted excitedly from across a huge mall cafeteria. She was so far away that Angela could barely hear her, much less pin point the exact direction the shout had come from.
By the time Lena had crossed half the cafeteria, Angela had seen her. The tiny girl had to ready herself and Fareeha, knowing well what was coming, stood behind her small girlfriend preparing to catch her for when Lena reached her. What was funnier to the both of them was Amélie chucking after Lena who was breakneck running and jumping over tables.
"You can tell she was a track star." Angela said, stepping from left to right, her arms outstretched.
"I can't believe security isn't seeing this…" Fareeha added.
"Oh they see her." Angela said quickly, "They just know her by now. She's okay."
Lena was nearly bursting with joy upon seeing her dear friend again. She had no speed control and already saw Fareeha standing behind Angela ready to catch them both so she gave it all she had. Lena ran and jumped into Angela and they both let out a loud laugh and fell backwards while Fareeha caught the both of them. Amélie rushed up a few moments later, out of breath while Fareeha helped both girls to stand up. They began chattering excitedly to one another, leaving Fareeha and Amélie amongst themselves.
"Hiyya." Amélie greeted Fareeha politely.
"Hello." Fareeha smiled, "So what's the plan for today?"
"Oh just…cater to the little ones." Amélie smiled happily, "Lena was a sad little mess until three seconds ago."
"Because three seconds is the time it takes for her to cross a room this big." Fareeha added.
Both girls chuckled and turned to look at the two who were continuously talking. Angela had brought a present for Lena from Sweden and was currently showing her.
"She got swiss chocolates for me." Fareeha said proudly.
"How sweet." Amélie said, looking at her girlfriend, so happy to be around her best friend again. It made her slightly jealous, but she couldn't ruin Lena's good time. She just missed her dear friend and that's what it was…she was sure of it. Fareeha found herself getting a twinge of possessiveness as Lena hugged Angela tightly again, but she forced herself to think nothing of Lena's touchiness. She was always that way…
"Oh! Amélie!" Angela smiled, turning to her, "I brought you some chocolates from Switzerland!"
Fareeha chuckled as Amélie looked from her to Angela and back to her as if it were an honor to be held in such high regard to receive the same present as Fareeha. Angela wanted all her friends to feel equally as loved. Fareeha turned to Lena who was already trying one of her chocolates and smiled to herself knowing that the chocolates that Angela had gotten her had caramel inside them instead of solid chocolate.
Angela turned back to Fareeha and smiled up at her, putting her arm around her waist and pressing her side against hers resting a hand on her chest and leaning against her. Fareeha put her arm around her and rubbed her arm gently.
Amélie and Angela had a short conversation while Lena looked at Angela and Fareeha curiously. Fareeha met her eyes, smiling happily and something clicked in Lena's mind while her suspicions were brought to light. She was able to sense differences in Angela's behavior sometimes if something big had happened be it positive or negative. The way she was acting right then suggested that they had done something very important recently.
Lena reached out and grabbed Angela's shirt, pulling her lightly away from Fareeha.
"Oh Lena…" Angela asked before Lena could ask her prying question, "I…need to talk to you."
"What is it?" Lena asked, her one track mind making her impatient.
"I…decided what I want to do with myself."
A surge of fear hit Lena square in the chest. She had prayed that Angela would choose anything other than Sweden. She knew that without her best friend around her, life would be emptier. Angela was someone who she knew she would be miserable without. She depended on her, and lately she had begun to learn that it wasn't such a good thing to be dependent anymore.
"I've decided to stay here." Said Angela.
Lena breathed out deeply in relief and hugged Angela tightly, wordlessly thanking a higher power for answering her prayer. She backed away and smiled excitedly, holding both of her hands.
"I'm so so glad." She said, "Are you going to school around here too?"
"I'm going to medical school." Angela smiled, "But I'll be studying from home."
Lena laughed in excitement, elated that her friend had found something nearby instead of across the ocean. She hugged her again. Angela squeezing her tighter.
"I can't just leave you behind."
Lena received another pang of emotion. Was it sadness? Was it happiness? Bittersweet again. She knew that Angela hadn't meant JUST her...she most likely said the same thing to Fareeha and meant it more, but what did it matter? Angela was happy. That's all that was important to Lena as she hugged her tightly.
"You better not ever leave me behind." Lena smiled, "We'll talk more about that later, but for now let's have some fun. Also…" she paused and looked at Angela straight in the eye, "….did you guys do it for the first time last night?"
"LENA OXTON!"
And with that, the four continued about their day, Angela refusing to tell Lena whether or not they had "Done it" or not.
Angela and Fareeha spent a few more days together before getting to work on finding Fareeha a college while Angela waited for her acceptance letter from the school she wanted to go to to study to be a doctor. Fareeha wanted to continue with her security work, but she wanted to find something she would be good at that wouldn't require her to move around from place to place.
She stuck with construction work. It paid well and gave her reason to stay in shape.
Lena would go on to keep running, dreaming of competing in the world Olympics one day. For her active mind, she found work as a receptionist for multiple companies and eventually found a place, working for a very important scientist in the city while going to school to be a Journalist. Amélie set off to be a teacher, a French and Maths teacher to be exact. None of the girls understood why anyone would want to teach something like that, but it's what the woman wanted, and she studied hard for it.
The four always stayed in touch together, and after a while of being separated, all of them planned a reunion together at their favorite restaurant. All were well on their way to success and moving on in their lives. Everyone was happy together, and continued on with their lives, always in contact.