Hannah

I couldn't stop smiling as I ran into the living room.

"Jules! I need you to find a blue dress in one of those boxes now. Al wasn't specific-" I stop talking when I see Jules pull out a gorgeous blue dress.

"You mean this one?"

The dress was light blue, more like a baby blue. And wasn't sparkly at all. Al knew I hated sparkles and only wore them when Jules forced me to, or if I genuinely liked it. The dress was long and didn't have any straps. It was absolutely perfect.

"Jules, give me the dress."

"What? Why? Why are you so giddy? Wh-" I snatch it from her.

"Just watch." Giving a smile.

I grab the note. Folding it in half, making sure Jules is unable to read Al's personal stuff but still being able to see the details about the dress.

Once she is done, she matches my smile. "Well, what are we waiting for? What day is it?" She rushes to the kitchen, glancing at her phone before sprinting back into the living room.

"Its Friday."

"What?"

"Its Friday."

"Friday as in the day of the week?"

"Yeah."

"Friday as in f for frog?"

"Mm-hmm."

"Hold up."

I pick up the letter to double-check. Yep, it was Friday of this week. I read the date the letter was sent out and saw it was Wednesday. My mailman just took two days to give it to me for some reason.

"Jules, we have to go."

"Huh?"

"Its time to go. We have to get ready. Today is Friday."

I ran up the stairs with the dress. I went into the bathroom and started to undress. When I am about to hop in the shower, the bathroom door bursts open.

"Where are we going?"

"Today is Friday, which is the day Al said to go to the club. Now if you want, you can stay here and be lonely-"

''I'll be ready in an hour." She then runs out of the bathroom.

After 45 minutes of horror, I am able to fix my hair and put on the dress. Unfortunately, after I finished my shower, my hair decided to be stupid and wouldn't stay in place after trying to put it in many different designs. So eventually I had to ask Jules for help and she was able to put it up in a braided ponytail so my full neck was on display, instead of hidden like usual. I couldn't decide what shoes went with my dress, so I called Jules up again.

"Jules! Could you home here for a second?"

"Yeah."

When she walks in, I was astonished at how absolutely stunning she looked. Wearing a light purple dress with matching heels. Her hair was also in a neat bun, added with a little clip in the back.

"Wow!" we both say together.

"You look gorgeous, Jules."

"You as well, girl. Stunning."

"Thank you. We might not go anywhere if we don't have any shoes. I don't have any shoes to go with this. That's why I need your help."

"Oh, I got you,"

She said, walking back downstairs. Not even a minute later, she is back with a pair of matching pumps.

"Thank you so much." I smile and start walking downstairs with the pumps in one hand, a long black fur coat that was inside one of the boxes, my purse, and Jules behind me. I was about to walk outside when a thought occurred to me.

"Um, Jules. He said a car was supposed to pick us up, so how are we supposed to know what time it's coming?"

"Well shit. I don't k-''"

Before she can finish, my phone begins to ring. I answer immediately, "Hello?"

"Is this Hannah Brown speaking?"

"This is her."

"Great. There is a car outside of your house, to escort you and Jules Carson, to Club Crown at the moment."

"Thank you so much." After locking the door, Jules and I rush to the car.

"Hi, are you ladies, Hannah Brown, and Jules Carson?"

"Yes we are." I reply, getting in the car. Soon we are on the way there. I was a bit nervous and excited at the same time about what Al was up to. This is Al we are talking about. The guy who ruins someone's life just because he's jealous.

A little after thirty minutes, we arrive at the club. It was mostly rich people. The club had a bar and dance floor, but everyone was wearing gowns and suits. There was one big stage that was in the middle of the regular space and the VIP space, so everyone would be able to see someone perform.

When we get to the VIP area, Jules makes us sit next to a group of guys who were extremely intimidating, but I don't say anything.

"Would you like a glass of champagne, Ma'am?"

"Yes, I would. Just one though, thank you," I respond, taking the glass from one of the waiters.

Al

" I don't think I can do it. She's going to hate it, and I'm gonna look like a fucking pussy on top of that." I nag backstage, running a hand through my hair. This was one of the few times I have ever wanted to back out of something.

"No, don't do that again. Doubting yourself. Who cares if you look like a pussy, which you absolutely do," David replies, laughing.

"See, I'm not doing it. I'll just take her to dinner or something, I can't do this."

"Think about the nights we have stayed up trying to learn this song, dude. Think about how much you want her back. How much you care about her. Don't lose her just because of your insecurities. All that shouldn't matter."

Fuck, I did want her back. At first, I was kind of angry and a little confused about why she didn't just take me back after she found out I didn't cheat. But then I had thought about what she said and about her trusting me again. And I understood where she came from. She had seen me as a player in the beginning, which I was. And we were so happy and horny in our relationship that we didn't take time and actually be in a real relationship.

"When did you become a relationship coach?"

"I r-"

"I know. You reads. Go see where she's at and what's she's doing for me."

"Gotcha."

While David is gone, I fix my suit, grab my guitar, and a pick.

"Okay, Hannah and Jules are next to the boys. T-"

"Which ones? I don't fuck with all of them like that for her to just be around them."

"Tommy, Liam, Mason, Logan. Those guys."

"Okay? How are the people? Are they like wild? Q-"

"They're all waiting for you, man. Stop trying to back out, this is your last chance, so come on."

"Alright, alright. Tell them to get the chairs."

"I'll let 'em know." He hurries away. Then shortly after he returns, "Good luck, you're on in five."

Hannah

Jules and I were still talking twenty minutes later. I was about to ask her something when everyone goes silent, and the most gorgeous man in the world showed up on stage. And even more surprising is the guitar and microphone he has in his hand.

"What the hell?" Jules and I both ask in shock.

"This one is for Hannah Brown ladies and gentleman," Al says into the mic.

"This is for you, girl. Look, everyone is looking at you, smile." Jules encourages.

I look up and see she is right. Everyone was just staring at me as if I was a piece of meat or something. So I give an awkward wave and they fave the stage again.

Then the lights cut off and were replaced with two spotlights. One on me, which was embarrassing, and one on the band that had now appeared on the stage with Al. A guy with a piano and a guy with drums.

Before he starts, he looks me in the eye as he says, "You have me. Until every last star in the galaxy dies. You have me. " That alone was about to make me cry. Then they start playing. Al stares at the whole time as he sings, "Make you Feel My Love." By Adel. I didn't realize how much of an amazing singer was until now. His voice was soothing and made me feel safe. Reassured. Home even.

Everyone starts to clap when they finish and by now I am fully crying. Red puffy eyes and every. I don't even care if people see me.

This was the most romantic, attractive, and thoughtful thing someone has ever done for me. It was so beautiful. The lyrics, his voice. Everything. He was staring right at me, and I couldn't take it anymore. I drop my stuff on the chair and run all the way up to the stage. I was pretty sure he wouldn't be able to see me until I was up there, but I didn't care.

When I reach the stage and he notices me, he stands up and I take the chance to jump in his arms. I remember I have on a dress, so I keep my legs down. Then I kissed him.

I kissed him with so much passion, to let him know how much this meant to me. Soon he joined in. Then he spins me around as we kiss for what feels like forever.

Soon he breaks the kiss, saying, "So, sweetheart, do you forgive me?"

"Forgive you for what?"

"I mean, do you trust me now? Do you understand how much I care about you? Do you understand how I don't care about any other woman besides you?"

"Yes, baby." I kiss him again and hear more clapping and shouting around the club.

When the kiss starts to get too passionate, Al stops. "Come on baby. I don't want to give these people another show."

"Okay."

He puts me down but doesn't let go of my hand. We walk all the way backstage, where no one is around. "I missed you so fucking much, woman," he admits, lifting me up and sitting me on one of the tables. Then he starts to kiss my neck.

"Al, stop! Someone could walk in," I said, trying to stop him, although I loved it.

"No one's gonna come in. I locked the door."

"Couldn't even wait thirty minutes. You little horny freaky fucks." David says, with Jules following behind.

"Yeah, nasty asses."

I get off the table and straighten out my dress.

"So, are Fiona and Shrek back together again?" Asks David.

"You know what you can choke. And I don't know you have to ask Hannah that one I did my part." Al replies to David. Then they all turn to me, waiting for an answer.

"Obviously. That was the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me.

"In that case, come on Hannah, so we can go."

"But what about Jules and David? How will they get home?"

"Sweetheart, David has tons of money and knows tons of people, they'll find their way. Now come on baby. I can't wait anymore."

"Okay, let me say goodbye first, stay right there." I gave Jules and David a hug goodbye and told them we will all hang out tomorrow. Jules had also picked up my stuff when I ran up, so she handed it back to me.

"Okay, bye," I said, and we all went to our separate places. Al and I shared the black car that I arrived in, with him now driving.

"Baby, I'm going to warn you now, I don't plan on getting much sleep tonight with you, as much as I have dreamed about your legs wrapped around me again, I strongly doubt it."

I looked over at him and saw his eyes were dark and he was dead serious. So I knew there was no way out of this one. I stayed quiet the whole way there. Then once we got inside, he got to work.

~~~

It was around one or two in the morning. Al and I had just finished our last round. He would have kept going if I hadn't been shouting, "I can't feel my legs!" We had managed to get seven rounds, and I finished every time. I was melting so quickly every time, like a popsicle on a summer day.

"Hannah, I am so happy you are here right now. I honestly don't know what I would do if you left me again," he says, moving me so we are spooning.

"I missed you a lot, Al. I was really hurt and angry when I thought you cheated, but it was wrong of me to assume you did without communicating with you first. I'm truly sorry for flipping out, like a lot."

"You did nothing different from what I would have done. And I will always forgive you, angel." He replies sleepily.

I couldn't believe it. I have fallen for this man hard. I couldn't get away from him even if I tried.

When I know that he was sleep and wouldn't be able to hear me, I say,

"I love you."