Closing the book on February had been rough, especially with the whole Evan situation but I was glad that March was well underway. Evan had disappeared, just like I had predicted would happen knowing that he didn't have anything against Drew anymore. She had beat him and it had naturally sent him over the edge. Now that he was gone we were trying our best to kill the evil thoughts he had planted in our minds. There was a lot to sort through, at least for Drew, but I was going to stand by her side until she healed completely.

Although I knew it could take some time I was more than willing.

Mid-March my dad had brought me good news whenever he called me up unexpectedly. I had been overly excited to hear from him, and what he had to say was even better.

"Bree, we miss you," the sound of his voice making me miss him even more.

I smiled, "I miss you and mom. How is everything?"

"Great, still cold, but great. I was calling to deliver some good news."

I joked, "That's great cause I really need some."

He chuckled, "The dance studio is almost finished, they'll be done by the end of the month. I'm more than happy to help you get it started, and everyone around town is eager to see it open back up in the fall."

My heart fluttered at the thought of reopening my old studio. I was more than ready to start teaching on my own terms.

I sighed in relief, "My internship ends at the end of April so I'll start looking to move back around that time... Maybe May."

"Now I need to ask, do you need help finding teachers?"

A few familiar faces popped up into my head, causing my smile to grow, "I actually already have a few people in mind, but if I do I'll let you know."

"That's good to hear, alright I have to go. Your mom needs me. Love you."

I responded softly, "Love you too dad."

That conversation had been exactly two weeks ago, and now that the end of March was approaching so was Easter. I was excited to spend the holiday weekend at my parent's place, but this time would be different. Not only would it be me and Jada, but I was planning on bringing Drew as well.

Of course she had been nervous when I had initially sprung the idea into her, but after we talked about it she seemed to loosen up. We had been official for nearly three months now, which didn't seem like a long time but leaving her behind this holiday didn't seem right to me. I wanted her there, I wanted her to meet my family, and I knew that my family also wanted to meet her. The only thing we needed to do was break the ice between her and Jada, which was something we both were a little on edge about.

But I knew if everything went well between the two then the rest of my family would be a piece of cake.

I heard Jada call from the kitchen, pulling my attention away from my laptop, "So, found any apartments yet?"

I shook my head, "No, but I figured more would open up around summer. Why?" I paused, deciding to tease her, "Looking to move back to Philly with me? Mike probably wouldn't mind."

She smirked, shaking her head, "Maybe, only because the distance is straining our relationship."

I rolled my eyes, "So it's not because you would miss me?"

"No, not at all."

I scoffed at her.

She teased back, "Of course I'd miss you, idiot."

I smirked in victory, "Good."

Then just as predicted I heard a knock on our door, knowing it was Drew. I looked at Jada who didn't hesitate to walk over to it. I crossed my fingers under the table and prayed for the best.

She opened the door, Drew looking just as shocked as Jada. I watched Jada greet her hesitantly, realizing that this was probably bound to happen eventually. Little did she know I had planned it.

Drew moved inside, catching my attention as I stood from the table, "Let me grab my purse."

I disappeared into my room and listened for conversation, and to my surprise Jada initiated.

"So, how's it been since you finally got out?"

Drew didn't seem to hesitate to answer her, "Uh great actually, last fight was bad though. But I'm glad I'm finished."

The conversation fell, bringing my hopes down until I heard Jada respond once more.

"I know this is weird but I have strange feeling that I need to thank you for what you did... It showed me a lot about you, but it wasn't for me, was it?"

Drew answered, "No, not really."

I sucked in a tight breath listening to their conversation, not hearing any hostility in their tones. I was relieved they both seemed to be getting along, I mean they had no reason not to. Everything was normal, no more fighting or other illegal things to worry about.

"I'm glad Bree met you."

I smiled like an idiot.

"I'm glad I met her too," I heard the smile in Drew's voice, taking this as my cue to emerge from my room.

I sighed, "Okay, I'm ready."

I watched both of them face me, Drew smiling as she seemed to catch onto what I had done. Jada was oblivious, but I could tell she had formed a type of bond with Drew. They were similar, had similar experiences, and they both cared about me. And now I no longer had to worry about them getting into it whenever I turned my back.

Drew led me out the apartment and to the cold streets of New York, "That went well, though you could've warned me."

I just smiled as I watched her hail a cab, "But where's the fun in that? Besides, I thought you liked surprises."

"You think you're funny, huh?"

I smirked, "I know I am. So where are we going?"

"Looks like it's another surprise," she admitted, allowing us to climb into the first cab that stopped. The conversation fell but it was okay, and I was more than eager to get her alone and discuss something that was extremely important to me.

But I would wait until we made it to our destination.

"So, are you nervous about meeting the rest of my family?"

Drew's perfect irises took me in, a subtle smile growing on her face, "Not really, now that I got the toughest one out of the way."

I leaned into her, "I'm surprised at how nice she was to you."

"She has no reason to not be," Drew informed matter-of-factly.

"You did knock her out that one time," I laughed, realizing Drew actually found humor in my comment.

"That was ages ago."

We finally pulled over and exited the comfort of the taxi, Drew taking my hand and leading me into the restaurant of her choice. We sat and my eyes focused on the stunning blonde in front of me, a sense of warmth surrounding me when I realized just how great she made me feel without having to really do anything. Her light eyes flickered up to mine, a tiny smile playing on those great lips.

"You're staring."

I shrugged, "And?"

"Something on your mind you wanna share?" She teased.

I rolled my eyes, smiling widely, "Just how beautiful and amazing you are. And how bad I want a glass of wine."

She tilted her head and laughed, sending a flutter through my chest at the sound. Although I loved the idea of just showering Drew in compliments and appraisals I knew I needed to bring something very important up.

I started, "Okay, so I have a question to ask you."

Drew's expression altered, "Uh oh."

"It's nothing bad."

"Are you sure?"

I rolled my eyes, teasing, "Yes I'm sure."

"Carry on."

I just watched her with a sly smirk, seeing her eyes take me in quickly. She was giving me that damn look that made me forget where I was or what I was doing. It was anything but fair, but I tried to keep my focus.

"I want you to help me teach, you know... like my dance studio. I mean would you want to? If not it's fine... It was just a thought..."

She allowed a smirk to play on her lips at my rambling, causing my face to erupt in a blush. I rolled my eyes at myself this time, realizing I was a babbling fool and Drew thought it was hilarious. It was in a sense, but not over something like this.

"That's a big question..."

I sighed in desperation, wondering why I had sprung that onto her so suddenly. I mean, Drew working at the studio would require her to move to Philly, maybe live with me, a commitment we hadn't talked about. I felt awkward suddenly , wondering why I hadn't thought before I had talked.

I shook my head, "I'm sorry... I know we haven't talking about it..."

"Maybe we should."

My eyes found hers then, wondering if she meant what I thought she did. I wanted to, desperately, but I didn't know if she really wanted to. I didn't want to force her to talk about this if she didn't want to.

She leaned forward on the table, smiling, "Are you sure you want that? I mean, that's me moving to Philly and all... are you sure?"

I swallowed harshly, knowing that I did want that, more than anything. Was it too soon? Too much? I didn't know but I couldn't read Drew and that scared me. I realized she was still waiting for me to answer her so I replied timidly.

"I do. I want you to come with me, Drew."

Although my answer was simple and honest I watched something in Drew alter, not looking so playful anymore. It scared me at first, but when she grabbed my hand on the table my heart sighed in relief. She wasn't freaked out, and that was the biggest relief in the world.

"Then I would love to help you teach."

I smiled widely out of happiness, "Does this mean...?"

She waited for me to finish but my sentence had died, and I was scared to say the words. I didn't want to rush things, and suddenly I felt as if I was, but there was nothing I wanted more than to try and make this work with her. We had gone strong for three months, feelings I never imagined had emerged in me. I didn't want to lose that, not ever.

I finished, "Does this mean you would with me back to Philly?"

Drew just watched me with a smile on her face, making me wonder if she was doing this on purpose. She knew I was nervous about this, and yet here she was giving me that stupid smirk I loved so much. She was teasing me, naturally, but I waited patiently as one of my legs tapped violently under the table in anticipation.

Finally she spoke, "I'd love to. I'm beginning to hate New York anyway..."

I sighed in relief, "I hate you."

"I just agreed to move in with you and you say that?"

I shook my head, smiling as I tried to understand why she would torture me like that. I grabbed her hand and squeezed, "Thank you, for wanting this like I do."

She just smiled to herself, leaning back in the booth and looking at me, "So, I'll be a teacher. You sure that's a good idea?"

I shrugged, "You're good, you shouldn't doubt that. Besides, I asked Maria too, and Jeremy."

She raised a brow, "Oh really?"

I just nodded.

"What did they say?"

I sucked in a breath, "Well, Maria was on board, naturally. Her family would help her, and Jeremy's not sure. He thinks he wouldn't be good but I believe the kids would love him."

She was thinking hard, which I found cute but intimidating at the same time. I didn't know what was going on in her head but it seemed to be good, at least for now. She was thinking about my offer, and even if she didn't teach with me at the studio I was still grateful she wanted to move with me. Her teaching with me would just be an added bonus.

"I'll do it," she grinned, "But don't expect grade-A, okay? I'm nothing like you."

I just rolled my eyes and smiled, feeling a significant amount of warmth radiate inside of me. She knew exactly what to say and when to say it just to set me off and make me grin like an idiot.

I just joked, "You are grade-A, and that's what I'll expect from you."

Drew just stared at me with her lip between her teeth, "Glad you believe in me."

"Always did."

The rest of dinner consisted of us talking about my hometown and leaving for Easter this weekend, which I was beyond excited for. We still had two days till leaving but I was more than ready for Drew to meet my family, and I knew everyone would love her just as much as I did. She was still a little nervous but settling things with Jada had made her attitude a lot better.

All in all our date night had been complete success, Drew and I not only getting alone time but also talking about a lot of important things that. Knowing she was willing to take this leap with me meant a lot, it meant that she was on board with this relationship just as much as I was. It was flattering, and even though I was nervous I knew that I wanted this to be with Drew and no one else. I had established that she was in fact different, nothing like I had experienced, and the last thing I wanted to do was leave her and make this long distance.

We were currently on our way home, the taxi driving us through New York traffic as I found myself eager to get home. The wine had made me a bit tipsy but I wasn't tired, even when it was getting late. I could stay up all night next to Drew from how happy I felt, and all the great ideas about what was yet to come was swarming my brain.

Making it to her apartment I felt her hand squeeze my thigh, pulling me out of my daydream and back into reality. I took her hand as she helped me out, leading me to her front door and letting us both in. Milo was of course there to greet us, and Drew quickly locked the door behind her.

"I'm excited."

I looked at her, "Are you?"

She nodded, "I am, and I don't know... usually change is weird for me but... this feels good."

I couldn't help but grin at the sound of that coming out of her mouth, "So you're looking forward to it?"

She grabbed my hips then, slowly bringing me into her as she nodded, whispering, "Most definitely."

I just blushed, her lips slowly capturing mine as I brought my hands into her soft hair. She never failed to light the fire in my stomach, always getting a reaction out of me. Even after almost six months she still found ways to get me nervous and make me stumble on my words.

But I was worried; worried that maybe I was rushing her into things. The last thing I wanted to do was pressure her or even make her feel pressured into agreeing to something she wasn't sure about simply because she didn't want to upset me.

I pulled back from our kiss, "Do you think we're rushing? I just don't want you to-"

"No," she interrupted, "I don't think we're rushing. People only feel rushed if they're not sure, and I'm more than sure that I want this. Besides, nothing's ever really permanent, but I'm going to try my hardest to make this work. For us."

I was speechless once again because of how great she was with words, and she never really failed to make me feel better. I shook my head, "How do you do that?"

"Do what?"

"Calm me down," I answered, "You always know the right things to say and when to say them."

She smirked then, "Maybe that's just my secret talent..."

Her lips hit my ear and I shivered slightly, laughing, "You have quite a few of those..."

Her smile was contagious, and she just continued to hold me to her, "I love you."

I sighed, "I'll never get used to hearing that from you."

"Good," she teased, kissing my forehead before asking, "So what time are we leaving Saturday?"

I tried to calculate in my head, knowing we wouldn't really need to be there till that afternoon. Jada was probably leaving earlier than us considering she was more than eager to see her boyfriend. She would take her car, Drew and I would take mine.

I shrugged, "There's really no rush so whenever we're ready and packed, which shouldn't take long since we're only staying one night."

A look of nervousness flickered in her expression, and I had a feeling she was still a little on edge about this whole trip. She stayed silent for a little while longer before I decided to break the silence.

"You know if you don't feel ready..."

She shook her head, "No, that's not it... I want to, but what if your family... What if they don't like me?"

I just took her hands, making sure not to break eye contact with her. She didn't understand how great she really was yet, and it was my job to remind her until she did. I just smiled softly before reassuring her.

"They're going to love you," I answered, "My mom already does. Jada even said she was glad I met you. You're hard not to love, Drew."

Her green ocean eyes pulled away from the ground and found mine, a tiny smile creeping on her face. She knew I was right, and she wouldn't be alone there anyway. I would be with her the entire time, at least until she felt comfortable enough to talk to my family on her own. If she didn't this trip that would be okay too, but I knew my family was going to welcome her with open arms.

"You say I'm good with words but... I think you're better," She confessed.

I just smiled up at her, my arms wrapping around her neck as I held my lips close to hers. I whispered, "I learn from the best."

She just shook her head, laughing at me, "Thanks, for making me feel better about it."

I pecked her softly on the lips, "That's what I'm here for."

~ ~ ~ ~

Thursday and Friday passed with ease, and the anticipation of leaving New York and heading back home was getting to me. I hadn't been home since Christmas, and this time I had something more than family to see.

The dance studio was almost finished, and I was more than ready to see it.

I had talked to Maria once more and she was on board for sure, knowing that she wanted to teach just as much as me. I told her it would be a lot of hard work at first but she was ready, and now that she knew Drew was joining our team made her even more excited.

But right now I was getting ready to leave and pick up Drew, ready to hit the road, knowing we would be driving for at least a few hours. I grabbed my bag and purse, snatching my car keys off of the counter and praying that it still started. Considering I lived in New York my car rarely ever got used. It was basically for emergencies but I couldn't tell you the last time I drove it.

I walked into the parking garage and found it, throwing my bags into the backseat and climbing behind the wheel. I prayed silently as I turned the key, hearing it start up without a problem.

I sighed, "Thank God."

I backed and headed out to Drew's to pick her up.

She was waiting for me by the time I had gotten there, locking her door and quickly running over to me with her bag. She opened the back door and threw her bag in, "Good morning."

I beamed, "Good morning."

She soon joined me in the passenger, planting a quick kiss on my cheek as I took off down the street. I was super excited for this trip, knowing that it would be a good one if nothing went wrong. This was my chance to show Drew around my hometown, and I could tell she was just as excited as I am.

I advised, "So, would you want to see the studio today when we get there?"

Her eyes focused on me, "I would love to actually."

I smiled, "Good, but that's after we get settled of course... And then we can use the rest of the day for whatever we want."

Her hand slowly slipped into mine, causing my heart to spasm a little bit in response. She answered happily, "Sounds like a plan."

And we were off, me already knowing that this trip could very well determine if Drew and I moved in together. I was already hoping for the best, praying that luck was on my side.