Planning on Forever (5 page)

–
ALEXA –

Everything
has been going great lately. The awkward situation with Collin and Nicole last
week has become a distant memory. Collin and I have been hanging out every day
but still make time for our friends, appeasing everyone. Life has been almost
too good to be true; like I’m going to wake up at any moment and realize this
has all been a dream.

Tomorrow
is graduation day, so we’re calling it an early night. Matt and Collin are
having a combined graduation party tomorrow at Collin's house on the lake after
the ceremony. Going all out, his parents ordered a giant bounce house,
caterers, and are finishing the night off with fireworks. I was given the
responsibility of decorating the gift table and making a box for all of
Collin's cards. In preparation, I’ve printed out a bunch of pictures of Collin
and me, some of him and his friends, and some of him playing football, too. As
I start to glue them on the big box, I hear a knock on the door, and my mom's
head peeks around the corner.

“Hey,
sweetheart. What are you doing up still?” she asks, walking in and sitting next
to me on the bed.

“Putting
Collin's collage together and making his box for his cards tomorrow.”

“It's
going to be weird not seeing him around here all the time after he leaves for
school.” She picks up some of the pictures of Collin and I, and then some of
him playing football taken by my dad.

“How
are you holding up with this, honey?” she continues.

“Good,
I guess. We haven't really talked about what we’re going to do once he leaves.
I guess we’ll just have to figure it out as we go.”

She
rests her hand on my leg. “You guys will be so busy this year, I’m sure it will
fly by. Before you know it, it will be summer again, and you’ll be off to
school, too.”

Wouldn’t
that be nice? It’d be nicer if I were just graduating with him, like I’m
supposed to be.

Graduation
was boring as usual, but I dragged Amanda along to keep me company. She made up
stories about what she envisions some of the graduates will be doing in the
next ten years. How she thinks this stuff up is beyond me. Hopefully, Collin's
parents did not hear her when she got to Collin and proceeded to list all the
sexual things he will be doing with me in the next ten years. I couldn't stop
laughing and mentally picturing it. My next ten years are going to be quite fun
if she’s right.

“Well
hello my sexy graduate in his super hot cap and gown,” I whisper to Collin as
we exit the civic center where the ceremony was held.

“Thanks,
beautiful. I’m hoping you’ll help me take it off later,” he says, slipping his
arm around my waist and gently nipping the bottom of my ear.

“Hey,
fellow graduate.” Matt comes up to us, doing his little hand shake with Collin.

“What
up, man?” Collin responds, pulling Matt in for quick hug. It's cute seeing
their little “bromance”.

Not
seeing anyone with Matt, I wonder if he’s alone again. I know very little about
Matt’s personal life. We’ve never hung out at his house; I’ve not a clue where
he lives, if he has parents, or anything about his story. I’ve tried getting it
out of Collin a few times, but he just shrugs his shoulders and changes the
subject.

– COLLIN –

I
did it!

Walking
that stage and receiving my diploma confirms my future. One door closing as the
other one opens. The only thing on my mind right now, though, is partying it up
at our graduation party. Planning for this party has been in the works since we
were little. Matt and I always said that we’d have this crazy graduation party
that people would be talking about for years and years to come, and that’s
exactly what we’re going to get. My parents spared no expense to make it all we
wanted and more. The best restaurant in Syracuse, The Dinosaur Barbeque, is
catering the party. We hired a band, set up a bar, and we’ll set off fireworks
at the end of the night. We even rented a bouncy house! There’s no way in hell
anyone will ever be able to top this party.

Arriving
home from the ceremony, you’d think someone was getting married. There are huge
party tents being put up, caterers are setting tables, the inflatable company
is setting up the bounce house and the band is doing a sound check. My mother
is running around like a mad woman with her ear piece in, making sure
everything is running smoothly and on time; this gives Alexa and I the perfect
opportunity to disappear up to my room. After seeing her with that sexy little
dress on at graduation and those “fuck me” eyes she was giving me, a little
“quality time” is calling my name. Squeezing her hand and pulling her through
my house like a mad man, I open my door and swing her down on my bed.

“Holy
cow, babe. Did I miss something?” she asks, leaning up on her elbows, giving me
that look again, the one I can’t resist that sends all of my blood flowing to
one heated area.

Without
speaking, I move towards her at the end of the bed, placing my legs in between
hers, and gently spreading them apart. Wasting no time, I place my hands at the
hem of her dress, not removing my eyes from hers. I can see her chest rising
and falling a little quicker with each move I make. With one swift move, I pull
the dress over Alexa’s head and throw it on the ground. Lying down next to her,
I prop my head in my hand and lean closer, planting my lips on hers. Our kisses
start out sweetly but grow more passionately in each passing second.

We
make out for a little while facing each other; our legs wrapped around one
another, my other hand caressing her bare back. Pulling away from my lips, she
pushes me down on the bed, moving on top to straddle me. Looking down at me
with hungry eyes, she starts unzipping my graduation gown; her eyes intensely
following her hands every step of the way. Pushing it off me, she throws it on
the bed next to us. Scooting down a little bit, she starts unbuckling my belt
and then my pants. Flashing me a quick smile, she proceeds to pull my pants off
along with my boxers, leaving no question about my arousal. Moving down a little
further, she is now kneeling in between my legs. Surprising the hell out of me,
she grips my cock, stroking it in her hands.

“Oh,
baby,” I moan, watching her.

“And
now, your graduation present,” she whispers as she moves her mouth over my
length. I’m not sure where she learned this, or if it’s something you just know
how to do, but holy hell, it feels amazing.

“Oh,
God,” I groan, throwing my head back into the pillow. This just might be the
best damn graduation present...ever! Feeling my body close to climax, I lift
her head up off of me. Moving out from underneath her, I motion for her to lay
down on the bed. Getting a condom from the night stand, I take a minute to look
at the fine work of art spread across my bed. The love of my life, and the girl
I will someday call my wife.
Holy shit...did I just think that?
Well, I
think I just confirmed my decision. I’m going to college a taken man. Not yet a
married man, I am only eighteen, people, but my heart and soul will be left
here with Alexa Arnold.

Quickly
unrolling the condom in place, I climb on top of her and begin to make love
like I’ve never done before. Quickening our pace with each thrust, I can feel
the warm, tingling sensation moving down my body. Looking into Alexa’s eyes and
seeing her breathing begin to accelerate, I know she’s getting close. After
only a few more thrusts, we melt into each other, finding our release.

– ALEXA –

Oh.
My. God.

Please,
someone pinch me and wake me up from this dream. Actually, no, don’t wake me,
I’m okay living it. Who is this guy and what did he do with my boyfriend?
Whoever he is, I will NOT be returning him.

Sex
with Collin has always been good. Well, since he’s my first and only, I don't
really have anything else to compare it to, but I’ve always enjoyed it, so I
assume it’s good. But, wow, it just turned up a notch today. The passion and
intimacy we shared just moments ago was one like no other. We were totally in
sync with each other; every move and thrust we did together. I believe he and I
made an unspoken promise; I am his and he is mine and nothing will ever change
that.

Even
though I’ve been just as excited for this party as the boys, laying here in
Collin's arms, I can’t think of any place I’d rather be. However, since we
don’t live in a Lala Land, we decide we better get dressed so people don’t
start looking for us. As we start to make our way out his bedroom door, Collin
grabs my hand, pulling me so close in front of him, that I can feel his breath
against my face, sending goose bumps down my neck and spine.

“I
just want you to know, that whatever happens this coming year and the years to
come, you are it. You are the love of my life, and I will never love anyone as
much as I love you.”

Yup,
I have died and gone to heaven. This day is officially marked as the best day
of my life. Opening my mouth, trying to find the words to say, I notice I am
speechless.

“I...I...love
you so much,” I manage to spit out, cupping his face with my hands.

I
don't know how long we stand there, staring into each other’s heartfelt eyes,
but it is long enough to realize that not only does this man have my heart, he
has my soul, too. No matter what happens from here on out, Collin West has my
heart and soul.