You're the One for Me

Chapter Twenty-Four

**Ben's POV**

A week later (Saturday).....

After that night with Rose, I think I love her way more than I ever have - and not just because we made out.

Back to today though. It was Sara's birthday tomorrow, and I still hadn't bought her anything yet. I have to be the worst big brother ever. What the hell was I supposed to get a soon-to-be eight year old for their birthday?

That's why I've brought Rose along with me to the shopping centre, because I was absolutely hopeless when it came to buying gifts.

"So what should I get her?" I asked Rose.

"I don't know. What does she like?" She replied.

"I've only been back for a couple months, Rose. How would I know?"

"You can learn a lot in just a couple months, you know."

"Yeah, yeah. So what do I get her?"

"She's into reading, right? Why don't you get her a voucher or something?"

"Nah. Something bigger." I said.

"Well what do you want to get her then?" She questioned me. "What doesn't she have that you could get her?"

"Uh.....a bike?"

"She doesn't have a bike? Really? Okay. That's a good idea. Who's going to teach her how to ride it?"

"I am."

"When was the last time you rode a bike?"

"I rode a bike around town when I lived with my aunt and uncle." I told her.

"What? No fancy car to lure in all the girls with?" She asked me jokingly as she smiled up at me.

"I didn't think about any other girl but you, Rose."

"Seriously? How come you've never told me this before?"

"I thought it was obvious that I loved you that much."

She glanced down at her feet as we walked. Yeah. She still hadn't said those words yet, but I was fine with waiting for now.....sort of. Everything else was great except for those words.

She looked back up at me. "I think a bike's a good idea. What's her favourite colour?"

"Blue." I answered.

"A blue bike it is then."

"Did you want anything?"

"What? No, it's alright. You don't need to get me anything."

"Come on. Anything you want, I'll give it to you."

"Ben, it's fine. I don't want anything." She assured me.

"Okay. Let's go get Sara that bike then." I said.

Half an hour later.....

I sent Rose to grab us some food while I snuck away to buy her something. I know she said she didn't want anything, but like I was gonna listen. Boy, was she in for a surprise.

I met up with Rose and we ate our food. I had an idea of when I would give it to her, and we'll see where that takes us. Maybe I could just give her a little bit of it now, and the other bit later. Yeah, let's go with that.

I got out a small white box and handed it to her.

"I told you I didn't want anything." Rose complained.