Here is the preview! For those who I have given the preview to because you are loyal - this was a month ago so don't get your feelings hurt if I didn't give it to you, you hadn't discovered my story yet or commented so I didn't know you existed, BUT I DO NOW- IT'S DIFFERENT! I changed a few things around so read it...and it's shorter than the preview I gave you so I'm begging you not to give anything away. The full chapter will be up in an hour or so for the beginning of the new story! So keep an eye out!!!!!!!!!
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June 12, 2012
I unlocked the door to Justin's condo and set my purse down on the counter.
Justin poked his head around the corner and smiled when he saw me.
"One minute." He held up his finger and ducked back around the corner into his room. He came out of his room a few seconds later as I walked into the living room. I noticed he was wearing the gray beanie I got him as part of his Christmas present last year. Skinny jeans, high-tops, and a white v-neck t-shirt.
"How are you?" He asked and walked out of his room wearing a jacket.
"I'm good, how are you?" He put his arms around me and kissed me shortly.
"I'm pretty good now. You ready to go?"
"Mhm." I nodded and then my purse off the counter.
"You're staying tonight right?"
He took my hand and we walked towards the door.
"Yup, I am." I already had some of my clothes here, and he had some at my place. I didn't need to worry about bringing any.
I thought tonight was going to the night that we, well you know. I've slept over before if we went to see a late movie, or out to a party together. His place was closer than mine was usually, I've just never slept slept here yet.
There were a few other times that I wanted to but we either got interupted by a phone call or Justin had stopped himself, thinking that we had gone to far. Well I was ready, at least I think I am, and it made sense, being with him for a year and all.
"Good." He winked at me and kissed my forehead. We walked outside to his car and I got in on the passenger side. We were going a Japanese place right in town. Kenny and Marc were walking us in, probably getting a table not far away. I guess I'm used to it by now, this is just one of the things I wish was normal about us, actually being able to go on a date alone.
"So what were you up to today?" Justin asked as we drove away.
"I was in the studio a lot working on the new album. I got to see Payton for a little. What about you, what did you do?"
"Sat in an awfully long meeting going over stuff for tour. I think it was 3 hours long. Then I got home, took a shower and you got here."
"Three hours!?"
"Yeah, budget stuff, how the stage is going to be set up, songs I'm going to do, that sort of thing. It was a really long time, normally I'm out in an hour and a half."
"I know, but you want this show to be your best yet, so it makes sense."
"Well it's only my second world tour so it's gonna be good, I just have to leave room for me to improve later."
"There is always room to improve."
"You know me though, it's has be perfect."
"Your fans think every single thing you do is perfect."
"So do yours."
"No, they definitely don't." I thought about all the tweets. So many rumors about me dumping Justin or him dumping me, when we have been together this whole time.
"Do."
"Not."
"Do."
I didn't say anything, I just looked at him and rolled my eyes. We always had these little arguments.
Justin put his hand on my leg and quickly glanced at me.
"You are perfect to me!" He sang, but not in the usual way, he was trying to make me laugh.
"You're such a dork." We stopped at a red light and I kissed his cheek.
"But I'm your dork, right?"
"Yes, you're my dork."
"Good."
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I turned my head and saw Justin pull something out of his pocket and I looked back at him.
"What that?" I asked.
"Ok it's not an engagement ring, not yet anyway, so I guess it's like a promise ring, but Happy One Year."
He opened the box revealing a silver ring with a princess cut diamond. My mouth fell open and I looked back and forth between him and the box.
"Wow. Justin it's..." I trailed off.
"You like it?" He smiled.
"I love it! I can't believe you..."
"Well you like it, so can I put it on?"
I nodded.
"Of course."
He took the ring out of the box and slipped it on my finger.
"I love you." I told him and kissed him softly.
"I love you too."
"I have your present now." I opened my purse pulling out the envelope and handed it to him.
He raised an eyebrow at me.
"Just open it!" And he did.
"We're going to Cancun?" He asked and smiled at me.
"Mhm. I remember us talking about it in Hawaii, and we've been so busy we haven't been able to go. I already talked to Scooter and he cleared a whole week before you leave for tour."
"You're amazing." He looked at the tickets and then hugged me.
"Thanks." He kissed my cheek.
"We're going to Cancun! Gosh I can't wait! When exactly?"
"2 weeks."
"Yes! I feel like we haven't really gotten to spend much time together since I've been working on the album, and then this tour. I'm sorry."
"Hey it's fine. I get it, I started writing for mine too, it's ok."
"It's hard to believe I leave next month for the tour. I don't want to leave you."
"I know." I sighed. I'd miss him. "I'll be ok."
"I'm going to call every night. You'll have to fly out a few times to see me too, and I'll fly back to see you, even if it's only for a few days."
"I will." I nodded and kissed his cheek.
"You ready to go home?" Justin asked.
"Mhm." I took his hand and he helped me out of the booth.
"Did I tell you how pretty you look tonight?" He whispered in my ear.
"Yes you did. In the car, and at dinner." He pushed open the door and let me out first.
"Well I'm gonna say it again. You look so pretty tonight."
The wind blew my hair back and I tucked it quickly behind my ear.
"Thank you." He kissed my forehead and opened my door for me and I slid in the car and he walked to the other side, getting in. The paparazzi were taking pictures a few feet from the restaurant. I cupped my hand over my eyes shielding my face, just enough so I could still see Justin.
"I'm sorry." His eyebrows came together and he put the car in drive, pulling out of the parking lot.
"Don't be, it's not your fault." I gave him a weak smile as he put his hand on my leg again.
I looked down at the ring on my finger, it was on my right hand, not my left. I saw Justin smiling at me and I looked back up at him.
"I really do love it. You pick it out yourself?" I asked.
"Yes I did and I'd say it looks like I've done a pretty good job."
"You did."
"So do you want to watch a movie when we go home or what? We can do whatever."
I thought for a minute, debating on that whatever.
"A movie is fine." I smiled at him and nodded. Maybe we'd get to it or something. Who am I kidding.
We had 5 minutes tops before we got back to his place. He lived right in town, I was about 15 minutes from him. I had my own apartment, even though I was practically over his place whenever he was here in LA anyway.
"You're sure, because we can go to the pier or something if you want? We don't have to go back to my place... or we can. It doesn't matter."
"No. I want to go back to your place. It's fine really."
"Ok, as long as you want too."
"I do!" And I did, more than anything. I'm surprised he hadn't taken the hint by now.
I put my hand over top of his and weaved my fingers through.
"I love you." He told me and brought my hand up to his lips kissing it.
"I love you too." I felt my stomach flip and my cheeks flush red.