I don't get to have that discussion with Hunter.  Sebastian whisks me off to a, well it was too late to call it lunch but too early to call it dinner.  Either way, it was the two of us eating with his mother.  His father, like always, was tied up with work.

We went to this cute little bistro not that far from Dalton's campus, Sebastian's mother giving us both big hugs and kisses on the cheeks before she drops us back at the school.  Her lovely French accent leaving us with parting sentiments before she drives away.

"I am so proud of you, Sebastian.  Your father is as well.  Proud of both of you, mes chéris."

Sebastian wraps his arms around my waist and stands behind me while I wave at her car as she drives out of sight.  He whispers softly in my ear when the car has finally turned the bend and I can no longer see it.

"And now it's just us again, Love."

I hum in response as he kisses my cheek gently and then steps aside, removing his hands from my waist but lacing our fingers together.

"Bastian, I wanted to talk to you about something........"

Sebastian shakes his head as he begins to lead me back to the building.  "Whatever it is Shann, we can deal with it tomorrow.  Why don't we go get ready for the party. I bet the guys have already started without us."

I nod and follow him silently, our fingers still laced together.

He's right.

I shouldn't really be worrying him with the demons running around in my head right now.

I need to make this summer good for us, great. Perfect even. Because at the end of it I am going to be staying in California and he will be in New York. And it could be the best thing to happen for us or the absolute worst.

I just don't know which yet.

We head up the back stairwell, trying to avoid the chaos that must be ensuing at the party right now. And Sebastian shrugs out of his blazer as soon as the door to his room is closed and locked behind us. Hanging the blazer in his closet once again, he turns back towards me as he loosens his tie.

"Princess can you believe that is the last time I'll have to wear my uniform?"

Pouting, I drop down to sit on his bed, toeing out of my crimson flats in the process.  "Sebby, it's not fair.  You, in that uniform and this dorm room, it shaped so much of my year here in Ohio." He turns to me with a smirk on his face. "And you Pretty Girl, naked, draped across me and all of my dorm furniture is what helped make my senior year glorious."

"Sebastian?!"

My cheeks heat up and I hide them with my hands. He chuckles softly and before I know it a strong set of hands are prying my own away from my my face. When I finally look up at him, Sebastian is smiling down at me, uniform shirt unbuttoned and opened over his chest.

His eyes.

Those beautiful sea green eyes are now a darker emerald green, sparkling, playful and dangerous.

"Shannon Lynn, my beautiful future Mrs Smythe.  Want to relive some memories with me?  Fun shower times before we get changed for the party..."

I'm drowning in those eyes, deep, enticing pools of green.  And all I can do is nod up at him.

Sebastian gently pulls me to my feet.  Soft kisses being peppered across my skin as he makes quick work of my clothes as well as the rest of his own.

Then I am being led into his ensuite bathroom.

Lost in our own little bubble.

Hot water.

Smell of coconut in the air.

And pleasure.

Delicious blinding pleasure.

We leave the comforts of his shower just before the water runs cold. Steam still hanging heavy in the air as he wraps towels around us both.  "Your shower in Pittsburgh is still the best, Love.  But anytime I can get you to be dirty like that is a bonus."

I giggle as I slip out of his grasp, despite the absolutely precious whine he gives off.  I hurriedly grab the outfit I had planned for this party before he notices.  Then call back over my shoulder as I scurry back into the bathroom to change.  "I thought you enjoyed the bubble bath at my aunt's house the best though Bastian.  Just me, just you, no barriers."

I can hear him banging his head on the other side of the door. Mumbling softly.

Love, you're such a tease....

I just shake my head as I unwrap the towel from around my body. Using it to wipe down the fogged up mirror. The eyes staring back at me seem foreign. Hiding all of my secrets and insecurities behind them.

Sighing I set about getting ready. Drying and styling my hair as well as putting on some makeup.

When I finally exit the bathroom all I see is Sebastian sitting patiently on the bed. Our clothing is no longer scattered about, mine neatly placed back in my open bag and his dropped in the laundry basket.

"Bas, you're looking awful casual today."

He blushes some as we stand up, grabbing my hand and holding me at arms length. "Princess, I don't need to impress these guys anymore. And I already have you. But you, you look ravishing my dear."

I blush as he pulls me closer, arms encircling my waist.  "Are you sure we have to go to the party, Love?  We could stay here and make more of our own fun."  His words are intriguing, as is the warmth of his hands on my skin. But I can't fall under his spell right now.  So I shake my head and then part from him as I slip on a pair of sneakers.  Grabbing my purse as I walk towards the door.

"Sebastian, darling, it is just one last Warbler party.  They are our friends.  We need to at least make an appearance."

He huffs but still follows after me.  Whispering why must you be so smart? in my ear.

Sebastian, Mr Dalton Valedictorian, calling me the smart one.  How ironic.

The Warbler room is quieter than I would have expected as we near it.  All I hear is a familiar voice, singing a song only I would recognize.

I wonder if she remembers anything
The way that I do her
I wonder if pre-September ever was a way we were
It's all a blur

I'm going nowhere
You said it's over
Still I look forward to the Fall
Another October
I'm sorry I know you're
Expecting a less than sober call
And maybe you're right, I'm scared
And my go-nowhere-ing
Is making it hard to believe
That I'm going nowhere
And there is nowhere I'd rather be

If you could just show where
I can go nowhere
That's where I'll be

Blaine is captivating the entire room with his voice as the last few words of the song taper out.  Catching my eye as he bows, shooting me a wink.

I roll my eyes back at him as the room bursts into applause.

"So that was the song that helped me get into NYADA."

I'm smiling to myself as Sebastian leads us further into the room.

"So did you write that song, Blaine Warbler? I don't recall ever hearing it before."

The voice that asks him is Wes. Only he would refer to Blaine still as 'Blaine Warbler'. My cousin catches my eye again as I pull Sebastian ever so slightly closer to where he is standing. "No Wes, I didn't write it. Although it is an original song."

A female voice floats by with the next, inevitable, question. I don't know the waif-like strawberry blonde girl who asks it though.

"So who wrote it then?"

I almost don't recognize my own voice as I speak up, only loud enough to be heard because the room is still quieter than usual.

"I did."