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Colette Block. 19. Cook at Bernard's Botanical Dining.

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You made it all worth it the moment you agreed to go for the walk with me way back when. The future is so crazy to think about. Like, we could live anywhere, do anything. 

White chocolate is just wrong. Dark chocolate is definitely the best chocolate out there. True, the honeymoon phase doesn’t last forever. Your snoring is actually quite and adorable. I mean, what? I don’t watch you sleep, psh! I talk in my sleep and I can be extremely possessive, I think that’s the right word. You are perfectly imperfect, m’dear. I know that no matter what happens, I will always find you. Like, not in a creepy way like in Safe Haven, but in the Charming and Snow way. 

[coletteblock]

That must've been one special birthday for you - it's been a crazy few months, hasn't it? We could live in Alaska and own an antique shop or hike up mountains in Belize if we wanted to. What do you want to do?

Dark chocolate's too bitter - white chocolate is nice and sweet and delicious. Wait, you what? You say really sweet things when you're sleepy, I mean what? You're not too possessive to me - more like protective, and I think that's comforting. I guess we're just perfectly imperfect for each other then. Well, if things turn out well then you won't ever have to find me because I won't ever leave your side. At least, I don't plan to. 

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Dimples may get the girls, but your face is incredibly appealing to any and every guy.

She could always help us get started, until we get on our feet. I’m pretty sure that with our skill sets, we’ll be fine. Maybe I’ll find a band to play drums for and we won’t have to worry about money if they’re popular enough! You could always work in a restaurant as a chef; you’re skilled more than enough for that!

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That might be a bit of a stretch. But either way, I'd only have eyes for you. Always.

Oh, being in a band sounds perfect for you! But then you'd have to go on tours all the time and then I'd have to compete with a bunch of dedicated fangirls who are probably prettier and smarter than me. Ah.. well, at least I can guarantee you'd get a good meal after every practice or show from me. I'd support you in anything and everything, Keegan. 

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I am 99.999999999% sure that their reasons were bullshit. I guess that is true; everything happens for a reason. At least I got something good out of all the shit in the end; you make it all worth it. 

White chocolate? You weirdo, haha!! I tend to keep my promises, unless they were unrealistic to begin with. Like, impossible promises. Then again, I don’t think I would make a promise I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep. I bet you could be mad at me, you just wait. You just haven’t been with me long enough for me to annoy you. You do, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Maybe we’re like that episode of Once Upon A Time where Charming died, so Snow had Regina split her heart in half, so Snow is living off half her heart while Charming has the other half.

[coletteblock]

Haha, well your confidence is definitely reassuring! Am I, really? That's a pretty big expectation.. Well, I'm just glad the past is just all behind us now - looking towards the future feels so much better.

White chocolate is an acquired taste! More for me then, I suppose. I mean, all relationships have their ups and downs but it's how we get over them that counts, right? I know you're not perfect, but neither am I - I mean, I snore all the time and I get really clingy and all of that. But I know that I'd love you for everything; imperfections and all. That was so sweet - maybe we are like Snow and Charming with sharing a heart and always finding one another and true love and all those fairytale things. You'd be my Charming. 

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Everything about you is attractive, babe.

I don’t think we look like fugitives, no. But does anyone ever really look like a fugitive? If we lived by the Eiffel Tower, I would need a well-paying job; cities are expensive as fuck. We could get by for sure, though. I mean, I graduated high school, so that could help quite a bit. I’m sure we could figure it out. If we had a granny look after us, I would get so attached to her and if she died I would be incredibly upset.

[coletteblock]

I still think you're the more attractive one. Dimples get girls all the time.

I think we look more like runaways than anything.. which we sort of are. I think we could probably find a way to get a job - I mean, I'd be happy with just a regular life with you anywhere, really. Even if I don't really have much certifications that would help with.. well, anything. I think we just need to find a nice old granny and maybe she'll let us live with her as long as we cook and do the laundry for her or something. 

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They also missed out on your intelligence, don’t deny that, your kind heart, and, most obviously, me, duh. Just kidding! I’m serious, you’re an amazing person and your parents are shit for giving you up.

Chocolate and movies, got it. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate? Are you sure that’s a promise you can keep? I tend to do that, let people down. Then again, the people I let down were shit to me, so I don’t really care about them. I feel like I let my mom down. No, I would never think otherwise. I’m too attached to you at this point; you have my heart. 

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I know they had their reasons, after all. But if it weren't for them, I would've never met you, so that's a plus after all. You do kind of bring out the best in me - or at least, you make me feel less.. worthless.

White chocolate! I'll always keep my promise; especially ones with you. I know you'd never let me down, and everything you do would be for a reason I know I could understand. Besides, I doubt I could ever be mad at your, anyways. Do I? That's a pretty big responsibility to have... but you have mine too. I'd say you stole it with those dimples of yours, but I know I wouldn't have anyone else have my heart than you. 

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I find your dorkiness extremely attractive; it adds a lot to you.

That is very true. Maybe we should stick to the touristy areas of the European countries; that way they wouldn’t expect us to know the language. I feel like if we had a nice old lady as our neighbor who offered to teach the language, we could do that and soon blend in a bit more. I just hope no one thinks we’re running from the authorities.

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Does it? Thank you - I never thought I'd see the day where my dorkiness managed to attract someone.

That sounds like a lovely idea - we can get live by the Eiffel Tower or something and just live near other tourists from around the world. Haha, an old sweet granny nearby can look after us from time to time and teach us French - as soon as we find one, of course. I mean, we don't look like fugitives.. right?

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I’m sure it wouldn’t be hard to find them; they should see what they missed out on. 

Alright, that’s good to know. I will remember that for as long as I live, that I’m your superhero. I will try my best to never let you down. I need to maintain my manliness. I’ll always want you. Would you ever think otherwise?

[coletteblock]

They missed out my chocolate binges and my very bad report card grades - not sure that's something to brag about.

You'll fly around and save me with chocolate and movies - that's really all I need to get by. You'll never be able to let me down, I promise. I'd never think otherwise about you, even if that makes me sound like a lovesick schoolgirl. .. Would you ever think otherwise?

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You’re the coolest person in the world, babe.

That could be cool! I know sign language is an international language, so if we find someone who knows that, it could work. My French is a bit rusty, but I’m sure we could manage; I hear most foreign people speak basic English. 

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I'm pretty sure I'm the dorkiest, but I appreciate the effort.

We'll get by on broken French and sign language - I'm sure we'll get the hang of it along the way. If anything, we can just point to stuff on menus and ask around for directions like some lost kids until someone points us the right way.

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That’s a great thing, in  my opinion. It is true, though; you are a foreign girl to me.

Imagine if we land in Spain or someplace like that. Do you know Spanish? I took French in school, so this is bad. Though we could travel through Spain to France and live there off my broken French, haha!

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That makes me sound a lot cooler than I am, haha.

Unfortunately, I've only got English down so I'm going to have to rely on you for languages. We'll hitchhike our way to France or a place where they have some English - who knows, maybe we'll just end up learning a new language together!

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We should go back to visit your parents and tell them all you’ve accomplished in your life and how shit they are for giving you away.

That’s a lot to live up to; you sure I’m qualified? The thing with sleeping now is it’s only great when I’m sleeping alone because when I’m with you, no dream can beat it. Holy shit, that was cheesy. I need to watch some WWE wrestling right now or punch a hole in a wall. Man man man. 

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I wouldn't mind that, in all honesty. I wonder where they are now - they've probably done their best to forget all about me now.

I'm one hundred per cent certain that you're qualified to by my superhero, don't worry. Haha, you'll still be as adorable and manly even when you're being super cheesy. It's nice to know that I don't have to dream about being wanted when I know.. well, that I've got you. 

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Well technically speaking, you are a foreign girl to me, my own international babe. 

I say the next time the ship docks, we bring enough clothes for the week and wander around and just hope that we get back to the ship before it leaves again. Or not.

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You're going to drive me crazy. In the best way possible.

I'm completely on board with that idea. I'm crossing my fingers for someplace sunny, but anyplace with you will be bright enough for me - we can have our own little adventure!

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I’m sure you are the definition of a perfect daughter, your parents just couldn’t handle your uniqueness.

You would never be on my to-kill list. Ever. Am I really your superhero? I’ve always wanted to be someone’s superhero. I figured it would be great to just relax and get lost in the fictional tales of other people’s lives, whether their lives are good or shit. I like it when you rant; it’s cute.

[coletteblock]

I'm sure they rephrased that a bit differently on the adoption papers, but thank you, Keegan. 

You'd always be my superhero - righteous, kind, brave - yup, I think you've got all the requirements. It's nice to live someone's life for a while - or be asleep where you have no worries at all. Haha, well I like it when you smile; your dimples are adorable.

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No other girl is going to take me away, especially not from you. I’m pretty sure I’m attached to you by the hip.

Let’s get lost.

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Not even those international babes? Guys love foreign girls, or so I've heard.

Seriously? Because there's nothing I'd like more, truly. 

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How did you fail?

I could never hurt you, babe. I mean, I care about you way too much at this point. See I’m thinking our movie marathon will take a solid month of movie after movie. I mean, we could get food delivered and then pause when we have to go to the restroom. I feel like my body shape will be permanently indented in the bed. Loki is an incredibly likable character, so that fits with Tom. 

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I don't know, sometimes I just think if I was a good enough daughter, my parents would've kept me.

Good to know I'm not on your to-kill list, haha. No matter what, you'd still be my superhero. That doesn't sound like too bad of a life to live, in all honesty - wake up, watch some movies, then continue to do so until we fall asleep all over again. In that case, room service will be our savior - unless we just live off chocolate and chips, which will probably only be fun for the first few days or so. We could be shut out from the world for a bit and just live in the life of movies - ah, I'm ranting again. 

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My dimples and red face and all that shit. 

As long as the boat doesn’t leave without us, we’ll be good. Then again, that could be a whole other adventure in itself.

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You'd be one cute drunk like that. I'll have to make sure some other girl doesn't take you away.

The only thing better than travelling the world with you is getting lost in the world with you, I think. 

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Hey, don’t think like that. It was a test of sorts and your parents failed. You’re still and amazing person, Colette.

I mean, serial killers are people that kill more than one person, right? I would be if I were to go back to South Africa. Then again, the Brinks guys would hold me back, idiots. It’s an old movie, but it’s great! We’ll have to watch both Apple Dumpling Gang movies and The Private Eyes. Don Knotts and Tim Conway I believe are the two actors; they’re a great duo. I’m glad Loki doesn’t exist in real life and that Tom Hiddleston blesses more people than the Pope, haha!

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Thanks, Keegan - it's just sometimes I think it was a test my parents failed and sometimes it was a test I failed.

I promise I won't rat you out to the police and that I'll always be waiting with a movie if you were a serial killer - as long as you don't turn on me, haha. At this rate, I think we're going to need more than one weekend to get through this marathon of movies; we're going to need a whole week! Not that I'm complaining, of course - I don't think I'll be needed anywhere else anyways. Tom Hiddleston is such a gentleman that I find it crazy how he can play someone as evil as Loki!

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That’s sweet, but when I’ve been giggling like an idiot for a few hours, I’m sure you’ll want to punch me and knock me out.

I’d be at your side the whole time, promise! Though we may get lost by wandering around, heh.

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Nah, I wouldn't get annoyed. Well, I can't exactly hear you so just seeing you happy would be adorable.

Well in that case, we'll be lost together then. That's not too bad - I'm sure we'll find a way back.. eventually.