Eden’s POV:
I walked slowly, carefully, looking around in case someone jumped me. I wasn’t that cautious, but I couldn’t help it. The sight was gorgeous, but it felt too much.
When I finally followed the end of the trail, there stood Sterling in his glory.
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(is this a… promposal?)
(cough I… have no idea… Ah-hehehe…)
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Sterling’s POV:
There she was… looking confused as heck, but also impressed. I grinned at her, holding up my sign.
“Every prince needs his princess. Will you be mine?” I asked, saying what was on the card word-for-word.
(The inspiration: https://pin.it/kqd6qlddx4tr5s )
(spits out tea)
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(Lol. XD Surprise!)
Eden’s POV:
Damn it.
As I looked at Sterling, I felt myself getting teary-eyed. I wasn’t one to cry, but ever since I met Sterling, I’ve been crying a lot.
I quickly took a hold of myself, preventing the tears from looking.
Finally, I shook my head.
“I’m not a princess,” I said through a chuckle, shaking my head.
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Sterling’s POV:
I blinked, my smile falling. Did that mean no? “Oh… Of course…”
Eden’s POV:
The smile dropping from his face made me chuckle harder.
“Do you expect a queen to drop from her rank, Sterling?” I teased, stepping closer and standing on my toes, barely managing to cup his cheeks in my hands but succeed in doing so. “Instead… every king needs a queen. I’ll be yours. Always, without a doubt, I’ll be yours. No matter how rough things may be, nothing can deny that fact. Nothing can come in between the fact that I, Eden, am yours.”
It was cheesy, I know. I’d never embraced my title, one I never asked for, like this before. I didn’t think much of it, but if I was the Queen of the school, then Sterling should be the King.
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Sterling’s POV:
I grinned and dropped my sign, taking her hands in mine. Leaning down, I pressed my lips to hers, capturing her in a soft kiss. “We’re going to rule our school. Together…” I murmured against her.
Eden's POV:
My hands slipped out of Sterling's hold, making their way to entangle themselves in Sterling's hair. I would have done that intentionally, but right now, I wasn't even thinking about it. All I knew was that the man I was kissing was one of a kind and that I couldn't let him go. If I did, I'd be empty all over again. I'd lose a major part of myself.
I didn't know whether these feelings for him were of love, but whatever it was, I embraced it. I told myself if Sterling was beside me, nothing would go wrong.
I smiled against his lips.
"Seems like I have to share my throne now…" I murmured in a low growl.
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Sterling’s POV:
I grinned and pressed harder, deepening the kiss. “You can sit on my lap… I won’t mind,” I chuckled.
Eden’s POV:
I let a growl escape my lips as I kissed him harder, this time taking the initiative and biting his lower lip.
“It’s a big enough throne,” my voice was deep, a little breathless as our lips moved together heatedly.
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Sterling’s POV:
I raised an eyebrow at her actions, my hands slipping to her waist and tugging her closer. “Is it now?” I murmured, swiping my tongue across her lips. She wouldn’t be the dominant one here if he could help it.
Eden's POV:
My heart felt like it dropped at least two feet before coming back to its position as Sterling rested his hands on my waist and pulled me closer, right before swiping his tongue across my lips. My knees buckled from under me and I wrapped myself around him for support. If he were to let go, I was sure my own body wouldn't support my weight.
I parted my lips, my hands slipping down to his shoulders, wrapping my arms around his neck.
"Mhm…" I hummed, trembling slightly.
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Sterling’s POV:
This time, it was my turn to growl, and a faint one came from my throat. My tongue slipped into her mouth a few times as I leaned closer. Gosh, she was going to be the death of me…
Eden's POV:
It was official. Sterling had definitely killed me. I felt the strength leave my legs and I gripped Sterling tighter, pulling away to catch my breath. I panted harshly. I didn't want to stop, but I noticed I'd left my entire weight on Sterling. While I didn't weigh a lot, I didn't want him getting tired.
"You're driving me crazy…" I said in a harsh whisper.
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Sterling’s POV:
I smirked against her lips. “Good… I don’t want anyone else doing this to you… Please don’t let anyone else do this to you…”
Eden's POV:
"I doubt anyone can sweep me off of my feet as easily as you…" I replied quietly, my eyes closed, taking deep breaths, inhaling him. "I want you. You've set such a high record, Sterling. No one can beat you anymore."
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Sterling’s POV:
“Good… Thank you,” I murmured breathlessly. “You’re the only girl who can do this to me, you know. I get so nervous around you…”
Eden's POV:
I pressed my lips against his, mainly to hide the fact that I was turning into a crybaby, but also because I wanted to kiss him. I didn't think it was possible to adore someone this much that even the thought of losing them made you cry.
"Please don't leave me," I trembled, breaking away and hiding my face in the crook of his neck. "I can't lose you. Please let me be the only girl in your life.I hate to lose. I hate working under someone else, so I like taking charge. I can't do that with you. You only need to look at me and I won't be able to think anymore. You only need to smile and I can't breathe anymore. Sterling, I've never–" I stopped myself abruptly, right before I said something I didn't think I was ready to say. Not yet. "I've never felt like this for anyone. Not for him, not for any guy that came after him. It's just you. Please, please don't get tired of me…"
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Sterling’s POV:
“Never… I’ll never leave you. I don’t think I ever could. I promise you. And when I make a promise, Eden, I don’t ever break it. Ever. Believe me, please,” I pleaded her, kissing her gently. My dad got my mom a ring when he promised to never leave her… He called it a “promise ring…” Maybe I should get her one…
Eden's POV:
I nodded, not trusting myself to say anything at the moment. I simply wanted to be wrapped around Sterling, safe and warm. I fit into him perfectly like I was meant to.
"Thank you, Sterling…" I whispered, resting my head on Sterling's chest, my ear pressed against it to hear the beat of his heart. It was fast and unsteady, and I couldn't help but feel happy that it was because of me his heart was like this.
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Sterling's POV:
"Of course," I whispered, kissing the top of her head. "I– really like you, Eden…"
Eden’s POV:
“Me, too…” I murmured quietly. “You’ve grown on me.”
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Sterling's POV:
I grinned and hugged her tighter. "I didn't think you could grow on me more than you have, but you are… I think I fall for you more and more everyday…"
Eden’s POV:
I lifted my head up curiously.
“When did you… start liking me?”
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Sterling's POV:
I cleared my throat, turning away as I felt my cheeks heat up. "Well… I'm not sure, exactly… I just know that I've seen you all these years, but I never got up the courage to actually do anything about it. Until a few weeks ago, when I asked you out, that is…" I explained softly.
Eden’s POV:
My lips twisted into a small smile.
“Was I really that scary?” I mused, fingers playing with the buttons on Sterling’s shirt.
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Sterling's POV:
I watched her for a moment. It was cute how she just did small things that showed her affection or attraction like that. I liked it quite a bit, actually…
"Scary? No, not scary… Not really. I just… didn't know how to approach you," I said, shrugging a bit as I looked down at her softly.
Eden’s POV:
“I’m glad you gathered the courage to ask me out back then,” I replied softly, feeling his powerful gaze on me. “And I’m glad I gave you that challenge.”
