Thomas Anthony was sentenced to thirty years in prison, his trial lasted two weeks, the jury delivered their verdict in two hours. Peter would be in a juvenile detention for two years. Presley hoped that Peter would get the help he needed, she was relived that it was over, and maybe things could go back to normal.
School had finished for the year, she could relax for the summer. She was looking forward to spending her free time with Jamie and their families. She had music blaring through the speakers, it was the first day of summer. She was singing and dancing around the living room, she didn't hear, or see Jamie walk in. He walked up behind her, picking her up, and swinging her around.
She let out a squeal, he sat her down. "Hey beautiful!" He kissed her, pulling back smiling at her. "I enjoyed the show, can I look forward to more?" She wrapped her arms around him laughing.
"Maybe!" She winked at him. "It's summer vacation Reagan!" She leaned into him kissing him. "It means days by the pool, staying up late..."
"Do you were bikinis when you sit by the pool?" He raised his eyebrows at her.
"I guess you're going to have to wait to find out." She spun out of his arms, intending to walk away, he grabbed her pulling her back into his arms.
"Will you model them for me?" She threw back her head laughing again.
"There's nothing special about them Reagan. Just bathing suits." He nuzzled the side of her neck, nibbling on her ear. "If your hungry, I can fix you something to eat." She laughed when he growled in her ear, he picked her up, carrying her to the couch.
"I'm not hungry, I just want to make out with my beautiful girlfriend." He lowered his lips to hers, she smiled at him, as he kissed her.
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They laid together on the couch, he laid behind her, his arms around her waist. She turned to face him, caressing his face.
"What's on your mind?" He looked into her eyes, brushing the hair from her face.
"You make me really happy Jamie." She leaned in kissing him. "I love you."
"I love you too beautiful." He pulled her close to him, kissing her. She laid close to him, enjoying the time they had together. The peal of the doorbell, interrupted them, she groaned, and rolled her eyes.
"Wonder who's family it is?" She got up from the couch, walking towards the door. Jamie grabbed her wrist pulling her back down on the couch, into his arms, kissing her.
"Let me get the door." She laid on the couch, watching him walk towards the door, smiling back at her. He opened the door, taking the take out food, and paying for it, he smiled when he came back to her. "I decided to take care of dinner."
"You're the best!" She kissed him. "So, what did you order?"
He smiled at her, pulling things out of the bag. "You're favorites, vegetable lo mien, sesame chicken, spring rolls, and general Tso's chicken." She leaned over, kissing him. Sitting on the couch together, eating dinner, watching a movie, she could get use to this. She carried the left overs to the kitchen, putting them in the fridge, Jamie, followed her.
He pulled her into his arms, kissing her . "Let's go to bed early." He smiled at her, before she could answer, he picked her up, throwing her over his shoulder, and carrying her upstairs to their bedroom.
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She was was being shaken awake. "Come on Pres, wake up!" She groaned, cracking an eye open seeing Aaron standing next to her bed.
"What the hell?" She grabbed her phone, looking at it. "It's seven am, you better be waking me up for a good reason!" She looked over, realizing Jamie wasn't in bed with her. She sat up glaring at her brother, Aaron smiled at her, handed her an envelop. He turned and left the room. She opened it, carefully, pulling out a piece of paper, she unfolded it, and saw Jamie's hand writing.
Good Morning Beautiful,
I have an adventure planned for us today, but you have to find me first. I've arranged for you to have a car and driver (your brothers), I'd hate for you to get a speeding ticket. Get ready, go down stairs, eat some breakfast, to get your first clue. See you soon! I love you!
Jamie
She smile, climbing out of bed, she went into the bathroom, getting ready for the day. She hurried downstairs to the kitchen, she found a rose, and an index card on the counter.
I mean it, eat some breakfast! Then go to the first place we met, I thought you were beautiful that day, and I still do today!
See you soon!
She fixed herself a piece of toast, and poured herself a glass of juice, eating it quickly. Going out into the livingroom, she found Aaron and Myles waiting for her. "Are you two ready to go?"
"Do you know where we're going first" Aaron asked.
"To school." She smiled, grabbing her purse she followed them out the front door, to Aaron's SUV. The drove to All Saints Academy, pulling up to the front doors, she slide out of the backseat. "Presley!"
She looked up to see Mr. Parker coming towards her carrying a box and a rose. "Mr. Parker?"
"This is for you?" He smiled at her, handing her the box and the rose. She climbed back into the SUV, the note on the box read:
I know you didn't eat much for breakfast, so here's a little more. Your next clue, the site of our unofficial date.
She opened the box, and found a dozen donuts, laughing, she offered her brothers one. She gave them directions to the bar, just down the street from her house. She was surprised when the door was unlocked. "I'm Presley, do you have something for me?" She asked the man behind the bar.
He handed her a tray of coffee, there was a note taped to the top of them. "Good luck."
"Thank you!" She smiled at him, leaving the bar, she climbed back into the SUV, handing her brothers a cup of coffee, she pulled the note and read it.
I know how you love your coffee! I'll never forget this night, it was the first time I kissed you, and asked you out on an official date. I'm glad it was your real number you gave me instead of a fake. Enjoy your coffee and donut on your way to the site of our first date.
She laughed giving her brothers directions on where to go next, they pulled into the park, twenty minutes later. She got out of the SUV, walking to where they'd sat that night, looking around, not seeing anything. Trying to figure out where to find her next clue, she turned when she heard her name. She saw Nikki coming down the hill towards her.
"Nikki?"
Nikki smiled at her, handing her a DVD of the movie It Happened One Night, there was a note taped on top of it, Nikki gave her a hug. "Good luck." She walked back to the parking lot, climbing into the SUV, opening the letter.
I thought after getting caught in the rain that night, I would be done, but you agreed to go out with me again. Go to the site of our second date.
"Okay boys, we're going back to my house." Aaron drove back to her house, she ran up the front steps. She unlocked the door, finding a rose and a card on the table.
Our second date, didn't go as either of us planned, I met your brother. You told me how cute I was, you were pretty cute yourself. I guess the next day was another unofficial date. The next few days showed me that your were strong. You were subjected to your first Reagan family dinner that week, pop has your next clue!
She ran back out to the SUV, jumping in the back. "We're off to Bayridge!" The drive out to Bayridge, she racked her brain, trying to figure out where he was waiting for her. The suspense was driving her crazy. Aaron pulled in front of the Reagan's house, she ran inside. "Henry?"
"In here sweetheart!" She hugged him.
"Hi! Do you have something for me?" She smiled at him.
"I do." He pulled out a box from his pocket, handing it to her.
"What is this?"
"Just open it."
She opened the box, gasping at the necklace. "It's beautiful." It was a heart shaped locket.
"It was my wife's, I'd be honored if you wore it."
"Are you sure?" He took it out of the box, helping her put it on. "Thank you." She turned to face him, he smiled at her, handing her anther letter. She kissed his check, before leaving the house.
This is my favorite memory, you sang to me this night, and told me you loved me. You were drunk, but the next morning you said it again. Go back to the place for your next clue.
She smiled at the memory, she told her brothers where to take her next. They drove to Jamie's apartment, she ran up the stairs, knocking on the door. The door opened and Danny was standing there smiling at her. "Do you have something for me?"
"Maybe!" He smiled again, she had a feeling this wasn't going to be easy. "You have to sing for your clue."
"What?"
"The song you sang my brother, that night, you have to sing it for me." She rolled her eyes, and sang the song. Danny handed her the clue. She ran back down the stairs, crawling into the back of the SUV. Opening the clue.
You've almost found me, I'm waiting for you in your favorite place.
She smiled. "Let's go to the cabin." She had an hour ride ahead of her, they stopped for lunch first. She rolled her eyes, figuring those were Jamie's orders. They were finally on their way, she was getting excited, it had taken her three ours to get through all his clues, a twenty minute lunch break, a hour drive. She was ready to find Jamie.
They pulled into the drive, stopping in front of the cabin. She got out of the SUV, and started the hike up the hill, towards her favorite place. The woods started getting thick, it got dark, the path was lit by battery operated candles. She got to the top of the hill, Jamie was waiting for her dressed up, there was an Elvis impersonator singing I Can't Help Falling In Love With You.
"Jamie?" He turned smiling at her. She got to him, he pulled her into his arms, kissing her.
"I see you found me."
"I did."
"I love you Presley, you are the most amazing woman I've ever met. I can't imagine not waking up to you everyday. I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side. " He dropped down on one knee, pulling out a ring box, she let out a gasp. "Will you do the honor of marrying me?"
"I love you too, yes of course I'll marry you!" He slipped the ring on her finger, standing up, he picked her up, holding her close. Their family came up the hill, congratulating them, giving them hugs. Jamie's arms wrapped around her waist, he pulled her against him, kissing the back of her neck.
"Is Nikki and Jack going to be teacher's pet next year?"
She let out a laugh, turning to face him. "Just don't tell anyone."
"You're secret is safe with me!" She leaned in to kiss him.
"Dinner is down the hill, let's go!" Talia announced. Everyone went down the hill, except Presley and Jamie, they stayed there, wrapped up in each others arms. Looking out over the lake, Presley smiled, she was ready for her happily ever after to begin.
THE END!
AN: I hope you enjoyed this story! I may work on some different fandoms, then write a squeal in a few months, if there's interest.