Love's Delay

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Everly had always been a hopeless romantic. She believed in love at first sight, soulmates, and happily ever afters. She had her heart set on finding her perfect match, but it seemed like fate had other plans for her.

Everly had met Carly in their freshman year of college. Carly was everything Everly wasn't. She was confident, outgoing, and had a carefree spirit. Everly, on the other hand, was introverted, shy, and struggled with anxiety.

Despite their differences, Everly and Carly became close friends. They spent countless hours studying together, going to parties, and exploring the city. Everly found herself drawn to Carly's energy and charisma. She couldn't help but feel a spark between them, but she brushed it off as a silly crush.

As the years passed, Everly and Carly's friendship grew stronger. They confided in each other about their hopes, dreams, and fears. Everly found herself opening up to Carly in a way she never had with anyone else. She told Carly about her fears of being alone, her doubts about her future, and her deepest desires.

Carly listened intently, offering words of encouragement and support. Everly felt a connection with Carly that she had never felt with anyone else. She began to realize that her feelings for Carly went beyond friendship.

Everly tried to ignore her feelings, telling herself that Carly was just a friend. But the more time they spent together, the stronger her feelings became. She found herself daydreaming about Carly, imagining what it would be like to be more than friends.

One night, after a particularly long study session, Everly and Carly were walking back to their dorms. The streets were empty, and the only sound was the crunching of leaves under their feet. Everly couldn't help but feel a sense of intimacy between them, as if they were the only two people in the world.

As they reached Everly's dorm, Carly turned to her, her eyes filled with emotion. "Everly, I need to tell you something. I've been thinking about this for a long time, and I can't keep it inside any longer."

Everly's heart began to race as Carly continued. "Everly, I love you. I know that you've been struggling with your feelings, but I want you to know that I feel the same way."

Everly's eyes filled with tears as she looked at Carly. She had been waiting for this moment for so long, but she had never imagined that it would be this perfect. She took Carly's hand, feeling a sense of warmth and comfort.

"Carly, I love you too. I've loved you for a long time, but I didn't know how to tell you."

Carly smiled, looking at Everly with a mixture of love and admiration. "I'm glad you feel the same way. I know that we're both dealing with a lot right now, but I want to be with you, Everly. I want to be your partner, your confidant, and your soulmate."

Everly nodded, feeling a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that their relationship wouldn't be easy, but she also knew that they could face anything together. She looked at Carly, feeling a sense of gratitude and love.

"Carly, I want to be with you too. But we have to be patient. We have to wait for the right time."

Carly nodded, understanding the weight of Everly's words. They spent the rest of the night talking about their hopes, dreams, and fears. They talked about their future together, imagining a life filled with love, laughter, and happiness.

As the sun began to rise, Everly and Carly kissed, feeling a sense of intimacy and connection. They knew that their love was right, but they also knew that it was the wrong time. They had to focus on their studies, their careers, and their personal growth. But they also knew that they had each other, and that was all that mattered.

Everly and Carly spent the next few years navigating the ups and downs of their relationship. They faced challenges, setbacks, and doubts, but they also faced love, joy, and happiness. They learned to communicate, to compromise, and to support each other. They learned that love was not just about the good times, but also about the bad.

As they graduated from college, Everly and Carly looked back on their journey, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment. They knew that their love had been worth the wait, and that they had found their soulmates in each other. They looked at each other, feeling a sense of gratitude and love, knowing that they had found their happily ever after.

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(A/N:) might have to disappear for a few days but I'll be back to finish the "Crimson Kisses"

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