back to the start//l.r.h.

"Way, what? You honestly think I wanted to walk away last time? Babe, the thought of losing you terrifies me to no end. I only left because I didn't think you wanted me there. I care about your happiness more than mine; that's why I left," my words seem to trip over themselves as they tumble out of my mouth.

"It's just, sometimes I feel like I care about you more than you care about me. You're practically my life, Luke. I made you the center of my universe, and it's terrifying to think that I'm not the same thing to you," she looks down at her tiny, beautiful hands. I'm going to say it. I have to say it. It's killing me, and I know my discontent is clear on my face.

"Babe," I can hear my voice rising slightly.

"What, Luke?" The obvious agitation in her voice practically sets me off.

"I can't believe you haven't picked up on it by now," I yelled, my voice cracking as I held in tears.

"Picked up on what?" Waverly screamed back, obviously just as upset as I was.

"Wave, c'mon. It's not that hard to see! In fact, it's pretty blatantly obvious!"

"Luke, I honestly have no clue what you're talking about."

"I'm in love with you. Waverly Isabella Taylor, I love absolutely everything about you."

Her mouth turns into an 'O' shape, her eyes as wide as the moon. I start to wonder if maybe I made a mistake by telling her when she throws her arms around my waist.

"Lukey, I'm so glad you said that. I've been in love with you since we kissed at the party. You're perfect, I love you too," the smile on her face is bigger than she is, overtaking her features.

"Waves, it's been killing me not telling you. You're the girl I wrote the song about, you're the girl I've liked all year. It's always been you, Way. It always will be you," I wrap my arms around her narrow shoulders, placing a kiss on the top of her hair. Finally, it's happening. I have my best friend back, and she loves me too.

"So, were exactly does this leave us?" She looks up at me through her eyelashes.

"Waverly Isabella Taylor, will you make me the happiest man alive and be my girlfriend?"

"Of course, Lucas Robert Hemmings."

"That's not my name!" I groan, earning an adorable giggle from my girlfriend.

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"So, are you two dating yet?" Calum asks as soon as he sits down on the bus Monday morning.

"Is the holding hands not enough for you, bud?" I laugh, holding Waverly and mine's intertwined hands.

"You guys did that before, when I was the only person that knew you liked the other," he shrugs. "But, you are dating, right?"

"Yes, Cal. We're dating," Waverly laughs, her cheeks turning to pink.

"It's about time! I've been waiting for this since like three days into the year, bro and bro-ette," Cal pumps his fist into the air, very elated at the news of our new relationship.

We quickly arrive at the school, hopping off the bus and making our way into the brick building. We run into Mike on the way, who sees our intertwined hands and lets out a whoop of excitement.

"It finally happened?" When he gets a nod of all of our heads, Michael continues. "Yes, oh my gosh. I've been waiting on this for like a month!"

We all chuckle at his words, and the bell signals that we need to start making our way to our first periods. Me and Waves look at each other awkwardly, and I know she's thinking the same thing I am. Do we hug? Do we kiss? What do we do here?

I make the first move, leaning down and pressing a chaste kiss on the corner of her perfect pout.

"Bye, Waves. See you at lunch?" I ask, grinning as a small smile finds its way to her lips.

"Of course, Lukey. Love you."

"Love you too, babe."

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why is this so cute

lol me and ellie literally stopped doing social studies homework for this #loveus

SCHOOL IS ALMOST OVER JUST HANG IN THERE loves

quinn and ellie xx