Saved Me

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"Roman," I said in a warning tone.

"Chill babe," he said, sitting down next to me with one arm around my shoulder. He handed the bag over to me, motioning for me to go through it.

The first thing I saw was a familiar pink bag. Victoria's Secret. I rolled my eyes as I took out a bunch of undergarments. The first thing I took out was a sheer light pink chiffon cami with matching panties. I didn't dare look at Roman as I took out a red lace matching bra and panties. I set them both back in the bag and to my side. "You're ridiculous," I muttered which only made him laugh. But then again, he must have gotten looks from the women at the store.

The next thing I pulled out was a massive box. I opened it and nearly drooled all over it. "You sure know the way to my heart," I said, opening the massive box of chocolates and popping one into my mouth. Roman rolled his eyes, stealing one before kissing my shoulder. "Figured I should get you them considering it's very cliche," he said. I grinned, pecking his lips briefly.

The next bag I pulled out of the bag was small. I glanced at him briefly; he was watching me with a small smile on his face. I took the small white box out of it. I nearly fainted at the sight of a Pandora Princess Ring. "Rome, this...oh my god...it..."

"I'm guessing you like it?" he asked.

"Like it? I love it," I murmured, tilting my head to kiss his lips. "God, I hate you for this but I love you." He chuckled, kissing my temple. He took the ring, slipping it on my ring finger on my right hand. I couldn't help but feel giddy as I watched him. He glanced up at me and I could read the promise in his eyes.

The last thing in the bag was an envelope. I furrowed my eyebrows as I looked at it. Nothing was written on it. I opened it up to find one slip of paper. I unfolded it and looked at it briefly."Your acceptance letter?" I asked. He smiled, motioning for me to keep reading. "Congratulations on your acceptance to Schenectady Community College," I read. I froze up immediately. "Schenectady?! As in the one in New York? The one literally half an hour away from my house?"

I nearly tackled him as I got on top of his waist. I covered his face with a bunch of butterfly kisses which made him laugh. "I'm assuming you're happy?" he asked with a cheeky grin.

"I love you, oh my god," I squealed, hugging him tightly. He chuckled, digging his face into the crook of my neck as he returned my hug. "I can't believe you did this!"

"I looked into how far away we are and it turns out, we're only a little less than thirteen miles," he said, holding my waist.

"I can't believe...I'm so..." I trailed off, unable to form the right words.

Roman grinned, cupping my cheeks to kiss my lips. "I know baby. I love you too." I grinned, hugging him tightly.

"Wait, where are you staying? How did you manage to do this?"

"I found an apartment just a couple miles away from campus," he said, rubbing my thighs. "It was a bit last minute but I already paid the rent for the first two months." I hugged him again, unable to stop myself. He chuckled, kissing my cheek. "So...that was part two of your birthday surprise."

"What was part one?" I asked, running my fingers through his hair.

"Our date silly," he said, poking my nose. I stuck my tongue out at him.

"What's part three?"

He grinned deviously, leaning closer to me to leave a chaste kiss on my neck. "You know...I'm not quite sure if those clothes I bought you fit correctly." His voice was low, husky. He grabbed my ass, squeezing it as he bit the skin of my neck. "Why don't you try them on?"

My heartbeat was racing, my breathing was arrhythmic. His fingers slipped underneath my shirt. It was off in a matter of moments. His lips were on mine as he laid me down. I heard the thud of the bags falling to the ground but I paid no attention. I was too busy focusing on making love to my boyfriend.

We took our time; there was no rush. We laid in bed for a while, just cuddling. His arms were wrapped around my torso with my leg around his. He traced patterns on my back absentmindedly. I tilted my head up, pressing my lips to his for a soft kiss. He kissed me back just as softly and slowly.

"My love," he murmured against my lips. I couldn't help but smile.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, hugging him. Our bare chests were pressed together, our legs tangled underneath the sheets.

"Your love."

A/N: There's only one more chapter before the story is finally ending! I'm still debating on whether or not I should add an epilogue.

Please continue to pray and/or support the victims of Mizzou, Paris, Beirut, Kenya, Mexico, Baghdad, Japan, and as well as the Muslims who are being targeted and blamed for the actions of a few radical terrorists.

Keep in mind that they HAVE NOT identified the bombers so do not go assuming that they are Muslims because it was ISIS. Last time I checked, there were Americans who have joined ISIS too! ISIS may be predominantly full of Muslims, however, there are non-Muslims.

TERRORISM HAS NO RELIGION.

stay strong xo