𝕕𝕒𝕟 𝕙𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝 𝕗𝕝𝕦𝕗𝕗 [𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕞𝕠𝕟𝕕 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙]
I squeezed Dan's hand tighter as I pulled him down the dimly lit, woody trail. I was dragging Dan alongside me as walked speedily through the forest, looking for the familiar barn.
I used my remaining hand and pulled apart vines and leaves from trees and shrubs. My eyes widened and I smiled widely as I glanced at Dan before continuing to walk. He was obviously in awe-his mouth was opened wide and he was at a loss for words.
On the outside, my escape may look ruddy and rusty; it doesn't compare to the inside. On the inside, I had strings of long white fairy lights dangling from the crisp, white walls. Underneath each glowing light was a Polaroid of Dan and I. They lined the walls from start to end... I never imagined I had so many until I began to renovate this place.
On the loft was a large bunk bed from which I had removed the bottom bunk. Underneath the top bunk, I had a small dresser and bookshelf which, like my walls, was lined from start to end with books I love. I really thought that this old barn's inside reflected my personality. It's a diamond on the rough, I suppose- I just need a little work and time to be appreciated. I know Dan is the same, maybe that's why he's so starstruck.
He grabbed my hands again and pulled me into his chest before wrapping his arms sweetly around my waist.
"Did you do this by yourself?" He looked down at me, a soft smile on his face as I nodded. "I hope you know that I love you so much it can't be put into words. God, you've stayed with me way longer than I ever anticipated. You've stayed with me even when I hit rock bottom. You're constantly with me, providing me with love and care, and you still have time to come here and do all this?" Dan looked at the ground in appreciation as I spun myself around. I placed my hands on Dan's cheeks as I slowly pulled him down into a passionate yet sweet kiss.
I reached up and put my arms around Dan's neck as he wrapped his around my waist yet again. As we pulled apart for precious air he grabbed my hand and laced his fingers with mine, pulling me over to a large sofa on the corner diagonal of the bed. He ran over and jumped on, shaking the entire barn. He waved me over and told me to sit next to him. Words cannot explain how much I love this boy. I walked over, a smile on my face, and sat next to him before throwing my legs over his lap. Dan laid down next to me and pulled me tightly into his chest. I nuzzled my head in the crook of his neck, enjoying the soft pitter-patter of his heartbeat.
"I still can't believe you did all this," Dan said into the top of my head.
"Just know that I would never have done this without you," I whispered. I waited eagerly for a response but to no avail. I glanced up and saw Dan's soft brown eyes knitted shut, sealed with slumber. "I love you, Dan. Sleep well."










