Jay's pov
When we arrived Kiefer put the car in the parking and got out. He came around to my side and opened the door for me and helped me out.
We held hands as we walked into the restaurant.
We went to the reception area. The receptionist asked if we wanted a table for two.
I was about to answer but Kiefer spoke first.
"Actually we have a reservation." He said.
"Ok can i please get the name or phone number." The receptionist replied.
"Kiefer Watson" he responded.
She looked up and immediately said. "Right this was Mr. Watson."
She took us to our table. It was in a separate area from the others. There was a sliding glass door separating it.
The glass was frosted so we could see nothing from the outside or inside.
Kiefer pulled out the chair for me and i sat while thanking him.
"Thank you" i said
"Why are you thanking me?" He asked
"Because you pulled my chair out for me" i replied confused.
"You don't need to thank me for that. That is now my job" he responded calmly
"You're confident" i said
He smirked and sat down in front of me. We ordered our food, while we were waiting i asked Kiefer how we were gonna tell section e about our relationship.
"Kiefer" i said
"Yes wifey" he replied, smiling like an idiot
"Kiefer be serious " i said
"I am" he said
I glared at him giving him a warning type look.
"Kiefer i really need to talk to you about something important " i said
"Hmm ok, go on then" he responded
"How do we tell section e about us ?" I asked seriously
"How do you want to tell them ?" He asked. That wasn't an answer.
"I don't know, why do you think i am asking you ?" I replied a bit annoyed
"I think we shouldn't tell them. They will figure it out themselves." He said
"How ?" I asked confused
"We act like out normal selves, they will notice that there is a slight difference. They notice everything" he said calmly.
"Hmm thats fine, but don't you think they will ask questions. And they will be surprised." I said.
"Also letting them find out like that is boring." I added.
"It may be boring but it is the easiest way ti tell them" he said
"I know but i think i have an idea. If you're ok with it?" I asked
"Tell me first then I'll tell you" he said
"Ok so. First we ack like normal, arguing, fighting whatever. Then after few day we tell them when we feel ready, but each day we argue less and less" i said
He thought for a moment and said "Not bad, but we have a trip after the exam like always. Organised by the school i think we tell them at that time."
I thought and then nodded. That gives us enough time to think how to phrase out words.
Our food arrived. I ordered a mixed plate. I had a little rice, curry, salad, chicken and crackers. It wasn't much. Surprisingly i wasn't that hungry.
Kiefer ordered a steak. We ate while talking, laughing, giggling, arguing at small things.
For the first time in a long time i actually felt really happy. I felt safe, like i was home.
After we finished, Liefer paid the bill and we left.
When we reach the car he did his ritual of opening the door and clicking my seatbelt in. Then walking around to his side.
"You do know that you don't have to do thy for me every time right" i said
"I do, but i don't do it because i have to. I do it because i want to." He said and grabbed my hand and intertwined our fingers.
I didn't pull back, i didn't shove him. I just leaned against his shoulder and he drove. He wasn't taking me home.
He couldn't. He promised me waffles. Yummyy!!
When we reached he parked the car and quickly got out. He walked over to my side and did his usual ritual. Opened my door, unclicked my seatbelt, and held my hand to help me out.
Our fingers were intertwined as we walked towards the shop. It was a small shop. Two tables to sit, a counter where we can order, and an area at the back where the owner was making the waffles.
We walked to the counter and ordered. Kiefer got a classic waffle with chocolate sauce and oreo crumbs.
I also got a classic waffle but with caramel and biscoff crumbs.
We took the order as takeaway, and went back to the car.
Kiefer did his usual ritual and got into his seat. He held my hand and started to drive. I didn't know where he was taking me.
After some time we arrived at the beach. The exact beach, the exact place, the exact spot, where we had our first date.
But it was also the exact place percy had brought me to when Kiefer revealed the plan.
But then again, it was also the place i had forgiven him, it was the place where he explained everything, it was the place where he became my boyfriend.
We sat on the blanket together. Watching the sea. Talking, laughing, arguing, all while eating the waffles we had baught.
I looked towards him. He looked so handsome, sittthere eating whike watching the sea.
"Kiefer" i said
"Hmm" he replied. Still looking at the sea.
"I love you" i said quickly, quietly.
His head snapped towards me. He had a smirk on his face.
"What didn't you say" he said. Acting like he didn't hear me.
"I love you" i said casually.
"Huh? I didn't hear you. Say it again please" he said while placing his hand behind his ear and leaning closer.
"Don't act like you didn't hear me." I said
"But I didn't " he said.
"You did. You know exactly what i said. But i guess i won't say it again because i didn't het the appropriate reply " i said. Looking back towards the sea.
He moved closer. His hand wrapped around my waist. He leaned closer to my ear and whispered.
"I love you too…Mrs Watson "
My head snapped toward him. I didn't realise how close we were. Our noses were brushing against each other's.
He didn't waste another second and kissed me. Right there in the spot. At first i protested but then i melted into his kiss. Into his arms. I kissed him back.
When we pulled away. We were both breathless. Our foreheads touching along with out noses.
I looked towards the sea and leaned onto his shoulder. He wrapped his arms around me.
We sat there, close, his arms around me. And then i felt like the happiest person in to world.
I felt peaceful, like i was home.
And maybe, just maybe, because i was.
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