School starts back up not long after that party.  As to not attract any more unneeded attention when around other people I leave Hunter's bracelet at home most of the time.  If I wear it too much people will start to question things, especially since Sebastian's ID bracelet has become a permanent fixture on my left wrist.   My engagement ring has drawn enough attention mainly from just my immediate friends, glee club and such, no one else seems to notice.  I guess people really do see what they want to see.

Sebastian's birthday is soon, this weekend actually.

18.

A birthday with so much meaning and consequences behind it this year.  Because now we can officially start any wedding planning.

Things are real man.

Like, really real.

Which is why I am driving to Dalton right now, straight from school on a Friday afternoon. He doesn't have any practices this weekend, I made sure of it. But I also bribed Jeff, Nicky and Thad with the promise of homemade baked goods to keep him occupied in the dorms until I get there. I pull into my usual parking spot and send a text off the see where they have him right now. Nicky's been my eyes and ears on this, less likely to squeal than Jeff and he won't make Sebastian as suspicious like Thad would.

To Nicky's my favorite: Where are you guys keeping him??
Nicky's my favorite: Thad's room 325. He's trying to bribe him with comic books. Please hurry, Bas is cranky without caffeine. 😖
To Nicky's my favorite: omw. Just parked. You guys are darling for doing this. I'll bring cookies or something when I drop him off later. 🍰🍪
Nicky's my favorite: please hurry!! He is trying to use his birthday tomorrow to guilt trip us!! Plus I think he's antsy you haven't 'planned' anything with him yet.
To Nicky's my favorite: the element of surprise!! 🤣

I hurry into the building leaving my bag in the car, not really taking much notice of anyone else around me. Just heading straight to my destination. Once at the top of the stairs I turn  down the hallway towards Thad's room. I swear I can hear Sebastian pouting inside before I even reach the door.

"But I want to go for coffee!! Why can't we just drive to the Lima Bean?? I don't care that it is an hour and a half away. Maybe I can run into Shann there.... I haven't seen her since the weekend, at least not in person. Don't give me that Skype and FaceTime is just as good crap, that just proves why you guys are single. It's my birthday tomorrow and I want to do something fun!!! You're not paying attention to my anyway. I want to see my girl. I don't want to be stuck here..."

I giggle to myself. He tries so hard to be adult but he can still throw toddler level tantrums when he wants to. I quickly straighten out my hair, pulling my coat around me tighter and then knock on the door.

Jeff's voice filters through the door, "Bas, man, if you're looking for something to do why don't you answer the door. I think David said something about coming over to play Xbox. Thad got the new Call of Duty for Christmas." I can hear Sebastian grumbling as the sound of his voice gets closer to the door. "Last day as a 17 year old and this is the crap I have to put up with. I really need to find new friends."

The door unlocks and swings open, I'm smiling up at him but he doesn't even look at me after he opens it, turning back around.  "Just come in, they're setting up the Xbox now.  Apparently the universe hates me."  I walk slowly into the room as Sebastian goes to sit down on one of the two beds, Thad's roommate must be away.  Jeff waves at me as I walk over towards Sebastian, he is looking forlornly at the floor.  I'm trying not to giggle at how he is acting right now because he looks so darn adorable.

I reach out with my hand to brush some of his hair off his forehead and he finally raises his eyes from the floor. His green eyes go wide and he is on his feet in an instant, "Pretty Girl!!!" I smile up at him as he wraps his arms around my waist, "Hi Sebastian..."  He smirks slightly as he moves his hands from my waist to cup my face, drawing me into a deep, sensual kiss. We could honestly stand here forever like this but we're not alone. And I really don't want things to get out of hand when we are in a room full of other boys.

"Bas, you sure cheered up fast."

"God, we need girlfriends..."

I'm giggling as I spin around in Sebastian's arms, which are wrapped tightly around my waist. He whines slightly at me for breaking our kisses but his lips automatically attach themselves to my neck and collarbone instead. My voice comes out breathy as I address the boys because of that. "I thought you guys were talking to girls? You know Cara, Quinny, Tana and Britt?"  I bite back a small moan as I struggle to remember what I was saying.  I can feel Sebastian smirking against my skin.

Jeff is just openly staring at us.  Thad laughs before he turns away to get a drink out of his mini fridge.  Only Nick answers me, although he is trying to avoid looking directly at me but I can still see a deep blush on his cheeks.  "That's the problem, we're just talking.  Pittsburgh is really far away."  I giggle softly as Sebastian finally raises his lips from my skin.  "Sorry about that Nicky."

I try to move out of Sebastian's grasp but his arms tighten more around my waist.  Turning my head slightly I kiss him quickly and then whisper against his lips, "Sebby, you'll have much more fun this weekend if we can leave these three behind..."  His eyes widen and sparkle at the prospect, arms immediately leaving me as he grabs my hand instead.  "Well why didn't you say that before.  Later losers!!"

He pulls me out of the room quickly and all I can do is wave back at the other three boys. We're rushing down the hall in no time, but he's heading the wrong way. He's leading us back towards his room. That wasn't my plan. So I stop him in the middle of the hallway. "Seb, you have your keys with you?" He looks at me like I have two heads, "Duh Princess, we were going back to my room so of course I have my keys on me." I shake my head at him tapping his nose lightly with my fingernail. "Nope. We're not going to your room. So room keys, yes. House key?" He nods back at me, raising an eyebrow at me. "You're sneaky.... What are you doing??" I giggle softly and pull him toward the stairs, "You'll see. First stop though...."

We stop just outside of the cafe on campus. Sebastian follows me in as I walk to the counter and address the barista. "White chocolate raspberry mocha, extra shot. And then the birthday boy would like a caramel macchiato. To go please." I hand over the money and we both go to wait for our drinks. Sebastian wraps his arms around my waist again and whispers into my hair, "Love, you're too sweet to me." I smile as the drinks are placed on the counter in front of us. "You haven't seen anything yet Bas."

He grabs his cup and I reach into my pocket as we walk towards the door again, leaving the cafe. Quickly I pass him the small bottle I removed from the pocket of my coat. He opens his hand and gasps, looking over at me as I sip my coffee. "You didn't."

"Yes, I did. First gift of the weekend. Well other than me of course."

In his hand is a small bottle of Courvoisier.