Minibars, expensive cars
Hotel rooms and new tattoos
The good champagne, and private planes
But they don't mean anything
'Cause the truth is out, I realize
That without you here, life is just a lie
This is not the end, this is not the end
We can make it, you know it, you know
- one direction (history)
Karlissa Smith
1 July
Finally, the day was here. Lev and I were moving back to New York. Well I was moving in with him
All my stuff was already at lev's apartment and it was gonna stay there till we find a bigger apartment.
Since my parents were back together and dad was thinking about retiring- Helena wanted to continue working with them. She was very sad that I was leaving but she said she wasn't up to leaving LA yet and I completely respect that.
Since it was only the 2 of us we decided that we didn't need a house so we are just thinking about getting a bigger apartment.
As promised dad will fly out once we find one apartment to visit us along with mom (if she's free) and then he'll join- which he says is his last journey before he retires and finds a work from home job- his crew
I feel arms wrap around my waist as I lean back into Lev's chest. I look around my empty room. It wasn't all empty- all the posters and things were still there but it still felt empty
"You okay?" Lev asked. I nodded my head absentmindedly
"Well I have some news- and....you might not like it" I look up at him with a questionable gaze
"Aiza just got settled in her dorm and guess who's also going to NYU?" i knew the look he was giving me
My eyes widen "no way- Liam?" I ask
Lev nodded and I grumbled. He laughed
"Why are you laughing? Aren't you supposed to be pissed that your girlfriend's ex is going to try to tear us apart?" I scowled
He looked down at me "am I supposed to be scared?" He asked. I shook my head "so I'm not"
I smiled up at him and he kissed my head
The rest of the group was already getting settled in their colleges. Since we started in mid-July
"Let's go or else we would be late" I nodded and we walked to the front door
After some non-tear goodbyes with my parents- we were finally at the airport
I take Lev's hand in mine "you know this is the first time we are traveling together" I swing our hand between us
He looked down "wow that's crazy thinking how much we've traveled in the last months" I nod
Since all my stuff was already shipped- I only had a tiny bag with essentials and Lev's suitcase. I took out my AirPods and offered one to lev
"Please no Taylor swift" he pleaded
I gasp dramatically "repeat that and you'll be sleeping on the couch" I threatened
He rolled his eyes but bit his lips to stop his smile. I did the same. Now it was weighing down on me
I WAS MOVING IN WITH LEV! WE WERE GONNA LIVE TOGETHER!!
"Fine I'll play some podcasts" he sighed in relief and nodded
I rolled my eyes and played my fav podcast- 'What We Said' hosted by Jaci Marie and Chelsey Curtis. I played the 'How we met stories' episode because I listened to half of it and was laughing so hard.
I started it from the start for lev while we waited for our flight. He seemed to enjoy it. From time to time I would 'aww' on some cute story about how a couple met.
Lev was laughing with me. Soon we made it into business class but I let the podcast keep playing and turned on airplane mode on my phone
Once we were seated and in mid-air- the episode ended and I turned to lev
"What did you think of it?" I asked
He nodded. "It was funny." I grinned excitedly
Finally, someone who would listen to podcasts with me
He smiled and pecked my lips. "Do you wanna listen to another episode ?"
He nodded and I quickly put the 'are you smarter than a 5th grader' episode. I love this one because it included their husbands and they were hilarious
Soon after listening to some music (Taylor swift hehe), we both fell asleep and I realized at that moment how happy I was from almost 6 months ago when I was flying out to NY
Then I realize- it was almost lev and i's 6 months together
Lev Night
5 July [lerlissa became OFFICIAL on 5th January]
I woke up this morning to Karlissa snuggling closer to my chest
I won't ever get used to waking up like this
But today was special- it was our 6 month anniversary. And I had a perfect date planned for us
I got out of bed and got ready. I then went to make her some breakfast. We have been living together for 4 days and we are doing great
We decided on our duties like cooking on alternative days and doing the laundry and stuff. We will obviously have to change the schedule once we find out our classes accordingly.
2 days ago we had our first fight- which was stupid because it was about how Karlissa woke up late and I ended up cooking breakfast and then she was whining about how she will do the cleaning but I had already done it. She was mad. But that night also lead to our first time too so I guess I can't complain
I plate some eggs and bacon in two plates and take them to our bedroom. Karlissa's alarm was going off telling me she was about to wake up so I quickly put the tray on the table and move to kiss her cheek
She smiles in her sleep and moves around to join our lips. I smile as well. She moves her hands around my neck and tries to get me in bed again but I pull away
"I made breakfast and it will get cold," I tell her. Her eyes spark up and she grinned at the mention of food
We both eat while talking about random things. Classes, friends, family, and anything else
"Get ready for tonight- we are going out" I took our plates and walked out
Karlissa smith
I look at myself and smile. I'm sure that anyone who hasn't met me since 6 month- would be surprised to see me
Though my relationship with Liam wasn't abusive- it was a little toxic. I was always anxious about it- at school, I had to make other people believe that I was worthy of dating the old golden boy even after he left.
But I thought I was happy. I thought that it was normal for a relationship to be hard but now I've realized that- if it's meant to work, it's not supposed to be that hard
But that said- I'm kind of thankful for my relationship with Liam because without him- who knew if I would have met Lev.
Cue shout out to my ex
"You ready?" Lev walks in and his eyes widen when he sees me. I smile and nod
He just stares at me for a while- his eyes going up and down my body and decided to give him a twirl
He walks over and kisses me. I love these kisses- full of love, adoration, and passion. I put my hand on his chest and put my forehead against his
"Hello there," I grin. He matches my grin
"Hi sweetheart, you look gorgeous"
"I have a boyfriend" I gasp dramatically
"Well he is a really lucky son of bitch" I roll my eyes at his cheesiness
"Let's get going"
The date was amazing-
First, we went to a restaurant, then we walked around a while when we saw a fair so we decided to go
After winning lev a teddy bear- we were finally here at our last spot of the date- the cafe we first met at
We were in the booth I sat on and lev is opposite me giving me deja vu. But I was smiling instead of crying
Lev had booked the whole cafe just for us tonight and it was fun to have a cozy place like this to just is in night
"I feel like you are amazing at coming up with date ideas," i say looking into his eyes
He laughs "well we have many to come so you plan one of the million"
I laugh as he kisses the back of my hand
I suddenly started laughing "what's funny?" He asks
I shake my head "just imagining us at 70 coming back to the cafe for our anniversary. You know that if this place still exists"
He hummed "yeah I guess once we start making our own money- we can buy this cafe"
My eyes spark up "that's a great idea!" He laughs and stands up
He takes my hand and I stand up as well "may I have this dance milady?"
I nod with a stupid grin on my face
He takes out his phone and connected to some speakers and my smile widens at the choice of song
My love was as cruel as the cities I lived in
Everyone looked worse in the light
There are so many lines that I've crossed unforgiven
I'll tell you the truth, but never goodbye
I put my head on his shoulder and look at him "you know we will have many songs that would be 'ours' but- I think I would never forget this one"
He smiles "me neither. This would definitely play at our wedding for our first dance" I hum in agreement
Luck of the draw only draws the unlucky
And so I became the butt of the joke
I wounded the good and I trusted the wicked
Clearing the air, I breathed in the smoke
Maybe you ran with the wolves and refused to settle down
Maybe I've stormed out of every single room in this town
Threw out our cloaks and our daggers because it's morning now
It's brighter now, now
"It's good we have practice in dancing" I joke
He lifts my head "well let's practice our kiss as well
He then kissed me but this kiss took away my the breath
I was the lonely girl in New York- now I was the girl who fell in love in New York
I guess it's good I found out how to not be alone in New York, yeah I know im funny
I pull away and we continue swaying to the goddess Taylor swift
Like daylight
It's golden like daylight
You gotta step into the daylight and let it go
Just let it go, let it go
A/n
if you don't get the 'book' reference, i recommend you read the first chapter again
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