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"Keep your face always towards the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you."

-Walt Whitman

Warm light hit my face and I tried to keep my eyes closed, but my mind was awake. I opened my eyes and waited for my vision to clear. The smell of bacon filled my nose and I lifted my head slowly. I looked around and let confusion cloud my senses.

"Morning," I turned my head and looked into the kitchen. Josh was plating waffles and bacon while looking at me.

"Morning," I said back and pulled the blankets off my lap. I walked into the kitchen and grabbed the coffee pot, "Thanks. You didn't have to make breakfast," I said while stirring sugar and coconut milk into my coffee.

"Do you have work today?" I smeared the waffles with grape jam before answering.

"I don't work on Fridays normally. I have ice skating practice from ten till rink closing," we sat down at the counter and started to eat.

"Cool," we continued to eat in comfortable silence. The stairs creaked behind us and I turned around first.

"Morning. There's waffles and bacon left," I offered and Ran stared at the back of Josh's head.

"Thanks," he walked into the kitchen.

"How did you two meet anyways?" Ran asked and Josh spit his coffee back into his cup.

"We actually met three years ago. Reconnected on my birthday," I rushed out before taking a quick sip of coffee.

"We met on the boardwalk,"Josh continued and Ran turned around quickly.

"You're that Josh?" he asked.

"Yeah," Josh answered back while rubbing the back of his neck.

"She cried for six months because of you. I couldn't get her to leave the house and she didn't even go on a date until the following year, which she came home early from. I can't believe you are giving him another chance Addy!" his outburst didn't surprise me, but I didn't want Josh to hear all of this.

"I gave him a second chance because I trust him. He saved me the night Xander attacked me. He has been there for me everyday since," I stated and Randy leaned over the counter.

"You better not hurt her. You've put her through enough and if I find out you've hurt her again, I will do what I should've done three years ago," Ran threatened.

"I won't hurt her. I just got her back. I'm not risking it again," Josh declared and my heart practically jumped out of my chest.

"Okay," Ran said and continued to eat, "What time do you have practice Addy?"

"Ten. I should leave soon. Blake's car is in the shop, so I'm meeting him there," I answered before standing and placing my plate in the sink.

"Okay. I'm leaving for New York today, so don't throw any wild parties without me," he gave me a side hug and I laughed.

"Oh, you know me, throwing all the crazy parties," I said sarcastically.

"I'll be back in two weeks."

"Text me when you get to the airport and when you land."

"I will," he walked upstairs.

"I'm sorry about Randy. I didn't want him to know," I said and Josh grabbed my hands.

"I deserved it Addy, but I'm not going anywhere this time," he kissed my forehead softly and hugged me tightly, "I'm here for you," he whispered.

"Me too."

          

We stood there for a couple minutes until my phone alarm went off.

"I have to get to practice," I pulled away.

"We're going out after," Josh stated and I nodded.

"Sounds great. You mind dropping me off? We can leave straight from the rink."

"Sure," he answered.

"Great! I'll be down in ten," I stated before kissing him quickly. I walked upstairs and changed into my leotard and tights. I slid on my leg warmers and running shoes before packing my bag. I stared at a purple dress and jeans and a white sweater, deciding on the jeans and the sweater. I put them in my bag and placed my black flats onto top before closing my bag.

"Ready," I said while tying on my skirt. Josh stood up and picked up his keys.

"Yup."

"Bye Randy! Have a safe trip!" I shouted.

"Bye Addy!" he shouted back from upstairs. I grabbed the front door and opened it quickly.

"Can you type the address into my GPS?" I nodded. Once everything was situated, we headed over to the rink.

He stopped in front of the rink and turned off the bike.

"Rink closes at six," I said while giving him my helmet.

"Great. Mind if I come early? I want to see your show," he asked and I smiled.

"Of course!" Excitement took over my voice and blushed at my loudness.

"See you then."

"See you then," I adjusted my bag on my shoulder and started to walk towards the rink.

"Addy," I turned and Josh kissed me. I pulled away and kissed his cheek.

"Bye Josh," I walked into the rink with a huge smile on my face.

"What's got you so smiley?" Blake asked and I bit my bottom lip.

"Josh," I answered while setting my bag down. Blake handed me my skates and smirked.

"You get some?" I hit him with my sock before answering.

"No! I'm really starting to like him," I started tying on my left skate and then my right.

"Was that him dropping you off?" he asked and I stood up slowly.

"Yes. We are going out after practice," I stepped onto the ice and started to warm up.

"So you did call him yesterday then," I moved next to him and nodded.

"He was actually busy. There was an eight car pile up last month and his shop is fixing the cars that aren't totaled," I explained.

"Hm. Well, I need to meet him before I can trust him," Blake said while speeding up.

"Well you're in luck. He's coming to watch the end of practice today," Blake stopped and looked at me.

"He actually wants to watch?" he stepped off the ice and started to stretch.

"Yeah. He seemed genuinely interested," I sat across from him and we started to stretch.

"Wow! Now I have to meet him!" he said with excitement.

"We should double tomorrow," I offered and we jumped back onto the ice.

"So down!" he shouted from the otherside of the rink.

"Great! After the rink closes!"

"Alright enough chit chat! Let's start at the end!" Blake instructed and I prepared myself for the end of the show.

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