Where Did We Go

Chapter Two

I just hoped that Y/N would understand if I was busier than usual.

"Right," I said, ignoring the discomfort that was beginning to swell in my stomach.

"Do you want anything to drink while we cook?" she asked.

"Do we have Red Bull?"

"I picked some up when I went shopping yesterday so that we would have some when you got back."

Y/N slid out of my arms and over to the fridge where, sure enough, there was plenty of fresh Red Bull. She grabbed one and tossed it to me, which I nearly missed because of my exhaustion.

"Sorry, not my best idea," she winced.

"It's ok, I still caught it."

She pressed a quick kiss on my lips as she passed by on her way to get pasta from the cupboard. Unfortunately for her, I wasn't so ready to let her go. I used my free hand to catch her arm and bring her back towards me so that I could wrap my arms around her again.

"Ty," she pouted, sticking her bottom lip out. "I need to make dinner."

"I don't think letting me look at you for thirty seconds will set you back too much," I smiled.

"It might."

I leaned forward so that our foreheads were pressed together, "I thought you missed me."

"I did, but I'm also very hungry," she laughed.

My smile grew even more. I didn't think that I would ever get tired of hearing her laugh.

"I love you," I whispered.

"I love you too."

I tilted my head a little so that I could kiss her. Her hand moved to the side of my face, holding me close. It was hard not to smile as I deepened the kiss.

"Ok, Joseph, you've distracted me long enough," she smiled when she finally pulled away. "I'm going to make pasta now."

"Fine," I sighed. "I'll start cutting up the bread."

"Thank you. Also, I was thinking we could eat out on the porch tonight, if you want."

"I would like that."

Y/N smiled, "Then we have a deal."

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There was a light breeze as I followed Y/N out onto the porch. The sun was just barely beginning its descent below the horizon, putting the first bits of pale pink light on the clouds. I took a moment to stand still and look out over the forest that served as our backyard, taking in the fresh air and various sounds coming from the trees. If there was one thing that I missed about home - aside from Y/N, when she wasn't with me - it was our backyard.

"Are you coming, Ty?" Y/N asked.

"Yeah, I'm coming. Just needed a moment to take everything in."

She smiled at me as I joined her at the table. The metal was still warm from the afternoon sun, but not too hot that it was painful to sit on. Once I was settled, Y/N stretched her legs out so that they were resting on top of mine.

I had forgotten how much I missed nights like these.

"Is everything ready for the wedding this weekend?" I asked as I mixed up my noodles.

"I think there were a few last minute things that Carter and Marenna had to do, but other than that they're good to go. I got most of my responsibilities done last week, thankfully."