In early April of that year, both Elle and Addison got their letters from their top law schools. Each of them had been accepted to Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, but Addison wasn’t completely sure where she wanted to go. Elle had started to become more clingy, making her wonder if Elle’s father was correct in his observation about the little woman in her wanting to go only where Addison did. The athlete wanted Elle to make her own decision regarding school though, so whenever the conversation came up, the catcher avoided it. Nevertheless time was running out to accept a spot for the fall. Knowing it couldn’t be postponed any longer, she sat the blonde down one night after two weeks of avoidance.

Elle could see Addison’s uneasiness as soon as she looked into her lover’s eyes. “What’s wrong, Addy?” she inquired hesitantly.

“Elle, we both have to make a decision about school soon. Do you have a first choice?”

The blonde nodded. “Yes. Do you?”

“Yeah. What is your first choice, Elle?”

“I want to go where you do, Addy, that’s my first choice.”

The jock sighed. “I know that, sweetie, but this is a serious decision, Elle. Our futures depend on what we decide here. Law school is a serious commitment, and I think each of us should make a decision based on where we truly want to go, not where the other is going.”

“But don’t you want to be together?” the blonde timidly asked reaching for her lover’s hand. Suddenly her heart was pounding nervously. She had been dreading this moment since their acceptance letters had come. She wanted to be with Addison regardless of where it was. Law school was only a secondary concern to her. Her primary objective was to be with the woman she loved. However now Addison was asking her to make a decision independent of her, which made her uneasy.

“Elle, of course I want to be with you. I love you, but I can’t in good faith ask you to go to school where I’m going if you aren’t going to be happy there. If you want to be an attorney, you need to decide this on your own without thinking of me. We’ll make it as a couple regardless of whether we have to do the long distance thing or not. I promise you that.”

“I don’t want to be away from you, Addison.” she said.

The softball player took a deep breath as it became obvious Elle’s father was in fact right. “I’ll tell you what, Elle. We’ll do it this way. Each of us will write down our first choice on a piece of paper and then give it to the other person. That way we find out at the same time. Who knows? We might want to go to the same place. Does that sound fair?”

Knowing Addison wasn’t going to let up, the blonde nodded. “All right, Addy. We’ll do it that way.”

Grabbing her note book off her bookshelf, Addison tore out two pieces and handed one to her girlfriend with a pen. She wrote her own choice down on her slip of paper and folded it in two. They exchanged paper, but before Addison looked at what Elle had written, she asked, “Is this really your first choice? If I weren’t in your life, this is where you’d definitely want to go?”

The petite woman shrugged. “If you weren’t in my life, I wouldn’t be going to law school, Addy. You’re the one who gave me the inspiration. However of all the places I was accepted that is the one I did like the best.” she stated softly.

Nodding in understanding Addison opened the slip of paper and looked at what her girlfriend had written. A smile graced her face as she saw the blonde look at what she had jotted down as well. “Well, it looks like we both wanted to go to the same place after all.” the jock said. “Stanford it is.”

Elle sighed in obvious relief. “I’m so glad, Addy. I was hoping you would feel that way.”

“I had hoped you would too. Now we don’t have to try to have a relationship all the way across the country.” Addison mentioned. “I’m going to mail in my acceptance tomorrow.”

“Me too. Oh, Addison, I’m so glad we’re going to the same place. I’ve missed the West Coast.”

“I probably know the answer to this already, but I’ll ask anyway. Do you want to live together?”

“Of course, Addy. Do you?”

The brunette nodded. “Although I want you to understand that I intend to take school seriously. I want to be in the top of the class, and I’ll accept nothing less from myself. Can you handle that?”

“Addison, I can handle anything. I’ll make sure that you succeed. You’ll have me there every step of the way.”

Reaching out to the blonde, Addison slid her arms around the tiny woman’s waist and pulled her down into a lying position on the bed with her. “I love you so much, Elle.” she whispered idly playing with her girlfriend’s hair.

“I love you too, Addy. I’m glad we’re going to go to school together. I was so worried. My father will be so happy that we’ve chosen Stanford. I can’t wait to tell him.”

“Yeah. Although I’m not sure he’s going to take to the idea of us living together well.”

“He’ll get used to it.” A few minutes passed in silence before Elle quietly asked, “Will you rub my stomach, Addy? It hurts again.”

“Again? Are you sick?” the brunette gently inquired as she reached under the hem of her lover’s pink blouse. Lovingly she stroked Elle’s bare abdomen.

“I haven’t felt well lately.” she stated. “My stomach keeps getting upset, like I’m going to throw up at any moment. It’s weird. It comes and goes.”

“How long have you felt this way?”

“About a week or so. Before I got sick I found myself eating the weirdest food too. Like last week I had a peanut butter sandwich, pickles, and prune juice.”

“Oh, that is disgusting.” Addison responded as her own stomach revolted at the thought. “How could you eat that?”

“I just wanted it.”

“I thought you hated pickles?” the tall woman questioned curiously.

“Normally I do but it was good when I ate it. Yesterday Stacy and I went to McDonalds for a snack after school too, and I ended up eating two Big Macs, a large thing of fries, large chocolate milkshake, and an apple pie. I don’t know what the deal is. At moments I’ve starving and then others I feel so nauseated.”

“I don’t even eat that much at McDonalds.” the tall woman mentioned. “Something’s wrong with you, Elle. You should see a doctor.”

“I have an appointment for tomorrow.” the blonde replied.

“Do you want me to go with you?”

“No. It’s during your physics class anyway. I’ll be fine.”

“All right. Is there something I can do anything for you now? Could I get you something to settle your stomach?”

Elle smiled up at the brunette as she caressed her cheek. “You’re so sweet to ask, Addy. Just hold me. That’s all I need.”

The following morning as Kit and Addison made their way across campus toward the science building, the shorter woman inquired, “What’s with you today? You seem preoccupied.”

“Nothing.” Addison lied.

“Oh, come on. I know you better than that. Something is on your mind.”

The catcher shrugged. “Elle and I both decided to go to Stanford for school.”

“That’s great! I’m so glad for you!” her best friend replied giving her a one-armed squeeze. Not seeing a smile on Addison’s face however, she questioned, “What’s wrong, Addy?”

“Elle wants to live together, but I know her father is going to have words to say to me about it. I’m not sure he will let us.” she stated.

After a silent minute, Kit mentioned, “Why do I feel you’re holding out on me? There’s something else other than that.”

The tall athlete sighed unevenly as she looked at her best friend. Tears began to collect in her eyes as she whispered, “There is something else, Kit Kat.”

“What is it, Addison?” she asked putting a consoling arm around her friend’s back.

“If I tell you, you can’t tell a soul, not even Stacy. You have to take it to the grave. Do you hear me?”

“Of course. I’m your best friend. Tell me.”

“I think Elle might be pregnant.” the tall woman uttered no louder than that of a breath.

“What? No. She would never cheat on you, Addy. What makes you think that?” Kit tried to assure her.

“I’m not saying she cheated, Kit.” Addison clarified.

The smaller brunette looked at Addison quizzically for a moment. “Do I even want to know how this came about?”

Addison shrugged. “Sparing the details, I’ll just say we got drunk one night over Spring Break and did something incredibly stupid.” she stated. Rubbing her forehead she whispered, “Oh, God, this can’t be happening.”

“Does she think that she is?”

“I don’t know. We haven’t discussed it much. She mentioned to me that she was getting nauseated and having weird food cravings. I don’t know if she’s even thought of the possibility. I haven’t said anything. She’s going to the doctor as we speak though.”

“It’ll be okay, Addison. You two love each other. You’ll work it out no matter what happens.”

“No, it’s not okay, Kit. Her father will kill me. I promised him I’d take care of her. If she’s pregnant, I would say I failed miserably, and I will feel his wrath, no doubt.”

“Don’t even think about him. Just think about Elle. It will be your decision to make as to what you’re going to do, not his.”

Addison shook her head. “I don’t want to talk about this any more. I can’t even think about it until I talk to Elle.”

The jock was preoccupied through her whole class. In her heart she knew Elle was indeed pregnant. She had seen the evolving signs now that she was thinking about it but not made the connection. The blonde’s eating habits were only the beginning. The woman’s emotions had begun to turn somewhat erratic as well, as she clung to Addison physically and emotionally more than usual. Even the look in her lover’s eyes told of a difference neither of them could have ever known. The typical radiance of her girlfriend had transformed over the past few weeks into a glowing brilliance Addison had never seen in any other woman in her life.

However as the brunette contemplated the possibilities of what they should do, she quickly realized a child did not fit into the plans of her near future. Even as much as she loved Elle, she did not want to have a baby with her at this stage in their lives. In fact the thought of having children with the little woman was not something she wanted for at least another decade. With a heavy heart she pondered Elle’s potential responses to the situation at hand and wondered if she could get the blonde to see things her way.

By the time Kit and Addison arrived back to their sorority from their afternoon class, Elle was sitting in the swing on the front porch. Taking one look at her girlfriend, she saw that the blonde seemed to be in shock, confirming her own suspicions. Kit looked back and forth between the two of them for a moment before excusing herself and heading inside. “I take it we need to talk.” Addison stated. Elle simply nodded. “Come on. Let’s go up to my room.” she suggested extending her hand out to the blonde. Once inside the dark-haired woman’s room, they moved to the bed, wrapping themselves in each other’s arms. Silence prevailed for a long time as Elle began to cry. The tall woman’s heart began to break at the heart-wrenching sobs pouring out of the trembling form she held. “It’s going to be okay, Elle. I love you, and I’m going to take care of you no matter what. I swear it.”

“I’m so sorry, Addy.” the little woman stuttered.

“It’s all right. Tell me what the doctor said. How far along are you?” she questioned.

“Four weeks. How did you know?” Elle inquired in surprise.

“I figured it out last night. What I don’t understand is how this could’ve happened. Even if there was still some left over sperm in that baster, you’re still on birth control, aren’t you?”

“Yeah. I asked the doctor about that. Apparently this new medication I was trying for those migraines I get every once in awhile negates the effectiveness of the pill. I didn’t know that. I forgot to tell them that I was on birth control when they gave me the prescription, but I figured it wouldn’t matter anyway.” she bawled. “What am I going to do?”

Tentatively Addison asked, “What do you want to do?”

Clutching tighter to the softball player’s body, Elle replied, “I don’t want you to leave me.”

“I’m not going anywhere, angel.” Addison assured her running her hand through Elle’s fair hair.

“I don’t know what to do. Tell me what to do, Addison. Please.” she begged through her tears.

“Elle, I do have an idea, but are you sure you want to hear it?”

“Yes. Please, Addy. I’ll do anything you think is best.” she affirmed holding firmly to her girlfriend for support.

Addison took a deep breath. “Elle, I love you. When I think of my future, you’re a part of it, and when I look into the long term, children are a part of it as well. However we’re about to start law school. You can’t go to law school and have a baby. I can’t go to law school and have a baby. It just wouldn’t be fair to anyone, you, me, or the kid. We are a couple, and I want us to stay a couple. I think it’s in our individual best interest as well as that of our relationship to postpone having children.”

“So you think I should have an abortion, Addy?” the blonde asked for clarification.

“Elle, think about this reasonably. We can’t afford to take care of a child financially much less give it the emotional support it needs. If your father knew you were pregnant right now, he’d kill me with his bare hands, and I really want to live to graduate school and begin a life with you.”

“I want us to have a life together too, Addison, so much.” Elle stated.

“I want to have kids with you too, Elle, but ten years from now. We’re both twenty two. We’re too young. There’s so much we need to do first. I’d like to marry you before we had kids you know. I’d like to have a career. I just think it would be best not to have a baby right now.”

Elle nodded. “You’re right, Addy. Everything you said makes perfect sense.” she admitted.

Hearing the dramatic pause, the brunette quietly and timidly asked, “But?”

“No buts, Addison. You’re right. I’ll do it.”

“We’ll do it together. I’m here for you, Elle, always. I’ll even go with you, so you don’t have to go through this alone.”

“Thank you, Addy. I love you.” she sniffled burying her head into her girlfriend’s chest and continued to weep.

“I love you too, Elle.”

An hour later Elle had cried herself into a deep sleep, so Addison slid out of bed and over to the phone. Dialing the number she never truly wanted to but knew she had to, she patiently awaited an answer. When Elle’s father answered the phone, the brunette greeted him as calmly and pleasantly as possible. “Hi, Steven. It’s Addison Miller. How are you?”

“I’m good, Addison. I’m a little surprised to hear from you. What’s going on?” he asked in immediate concern.

“I’ve just been thinking about the proposition you had made regarding Elle’s ring when I was out there. I was wondering if that offer was still on the table actually.” she stated nervously.

“Oh, of course the offer is still good. Are you seriously considering a proposal at this point?”

“Yes, sir. I need to propose before we start law school in the fall. It’s important to me.”

“Why? Did you two make a decision yet as to where you’re going?”

“Yeah. We both picked Stanford.” she whispered as to not wake her lover. “However don’t tell her I told you. She’ll be suspicious if she knew I was talking to you.”

“Of course. I won’t say anything until she tells me. Congratulations though.”

“Thank you.”

“Why is the proposal so important to you if you’re going to the same school?”

“Because I’d like to live with your daughter, and I figured you wouldn’t allow that if we weren’t at least engaged.”

“Smart woman. I would not allow such a thing under normal circumstances. However I guess I could forgo formality if a wedding date is on the very near horizon.” he stated.

“It will be, sir. I have every intention of marrying Elle as soon as feasibly possible.”

“Very well, Addison. I will wire you the money for the ring today.”

“Thank you, Steven. What about the loan agreement? Will you send that through the mail for me to sign?”

“No. Actually I’ve changed my mind about that, Addison. If you’re going to be my daughter-in-law, I’m going to take your word for it. You promise me to pay me back, and you pay me back when you can. It’ll be as simple as that. Okay?”

“Thank you, sir. I promise to pay you back as soon as I can.”

“I know you will. Let me call the bank now and transfer this money. You should have it by close of business tomorrow. Buy her something nice now, classy. She deserves that.”

“Yes, she does, and I will. Thanks again.”

“No problem. Welcome to the family, Addison. Call me when you get the money, so I know it went through.”

“Sure. I have to go now. I’ll call you tomorrow though.”

“Look forward to it. Take care of my little girl. Bye.”

Putting the phone back in its cradle, Addison sighed deeply. Her eyes drifted over to the woman she loved. Elle was still asleep, but tears tracked her face. As the athlete studied the little woman, the idea of another life growing inside of her fascinated the brunette. She imagined what it would be like years from then when she and Elle were actually married and living on the West Coast. She fantasized of the little woman carrying their child, and Addison’s heart constricted painfully.

Suddenly she was doubting the decision she had just made for them. She knew from a logical stand point, it made most sense to postpone their family, but something in her would not let go of the fact that she had just asked the woman she loved to undergo the trauma of ending her pregnancy, because it would fit their lives better. However Elle had agreed to the arrangement without much of a discussion, making Addison wonder if that was what the blonde had wanted and just needed assurance that it was the right thing.

The following day Addison asked Kit to take her shopping instead of attending classes. Her best friend was obviously surprised by the request but relented. The two women went to the store Steven had suggested to Addison over the phone, and when they arrived it seemed he had even called ahead for them.

“Addison, are you going to tell me exactly what we are doing here?” Kit inquired after they had received an overly friendly greeting and were being escorted toward the back of the store.

“Oh, we’re buying Elle an engagement ring.” casually the catcher replied, knowing it would take the softball pitcher completely off guard.

“What? You’re buying her a ring?”

“Yeah. Her father said I had to, so here I am. This place was his suggestion and quite a nice one from what it seems.”

“When are you going to ask her, Addy?”

The tall woman shrugged stalling for a moment of time. Looking at the sales person, she asked that they be given a moment along. “Listen, Kit, yesterday I told you I thought Elle was pregnant.”

“I know. She is, isn’t she?”

“Yes but not for long.”

“What do you mean not for long? Are you saying she’s getting an abortion?” Kit whispered as she looked around for potential eavesdroppers.

“Yeah. We decided last night. It’s for the best.”

“Then why the ring?”

“Because her father insists that we at least be engaged and have a date for our wedding in order to live together at Stanford. Elle is about to go through something incredibly difficult for the sake of our relationship, and I want her to know how serious I am about us. This isn’t a time for her to feel alone. She needs to know that I’m there for her now and always. The time couldn’t be more right to do this. I want to be able to put that ring on her hand as soon as I can.”

Kit nodded in understanding. “All right, Addy. I understand where you are coming from. I’ll help you any way I can.”

Shooting her best friend a grin, Addison replied, “Thanks, Kit Kat. I hope that someday I’ll be able to help you pick a ring for Stacy.”

The smaller brunette blushed. “We’ll see.” she mumbled as the salesperson returned to see to them.

Two weeks later the date was upon them in which Addison would take Elle to her doctor’s appointment. Over the short course of time in which they had made their decision and that morning, Elle had been unusually withdrawn. Even though she still sought out Addison’s physical comfort, the little woman had no interest in sexual activities and fended off any advances from the athlete abruptly. Trying to give Elle all that she needed, Addison was patient with her, never forcing the issue, but she wondered to herself how much their relationship was going to change after this event if the debutante’s behavior was any indication.

That morning Addison was up early, surprised to find Elle awake already. The blonde was sitting at her dressing table brushing her blonde hair and was already dressed for the day in her pink Delta Nu sweatshirt, a pair of khaki shorts and tennis shoes. Addison saw the vacant look in her lover’s blue eyes and knew her girlfriend wasn’t there with her. Pondering what the little woman could be thinking, Addison slipped out of bed and moved to where Elle was sitting. Kneeling down behind her, she put her arms around the woman she loved. “It’s going to be okay. I promise you, Elle. I’m going to take care of you. I love you so much.”

The blonde said nothing. Seeing that she wasn’t going to get any thing out of the debutante at the moment, the jock stood. “Well, I just need to get dressed, and then we can go.” she mentioned. Moving to her discarded clothes from the night before, she hiked on her shorts. Her softball t-shirt was next followed by her tennis shoes. Going back to the dressing table, she borrowed some of the blonde’s deodorant and then ran the brush through her hair. “All right. Are you ready to go?” Elle nodded dismally. “I’ll drive.” Addison suggested picking up the blonde’s car keys. Sticking them in her pocket, her hand quickly searched to find that Elle’s engagement ring was still there. Slowly the couple made their way out to the car. Addison opened the passenger door for her girlfriend and waited until she was secured in her seat belt to close it. Moving to the driver’s side, Addison put her own seat belt on and started the car.

The two women were finding it difficult to look at each other during the ride, and there was awkward silence between them. Addison fidgeted in her seat as the overwhelming quietness unnerved her. As much as she wanted Elle to say something, she knew she couldn’t force the little woman to talk, so the somberness of the moment weighed heavily upon them both.

Once at the clinic, the athlete moved to open the sorority girl’s door again and then placed a hand on her lower back to escort her inside. Addison felt all eyes on them as soon as they walked in, but nevertheless she directed Elle over to the receptionist’s desk. After the tall woman gave them Elle’s name, they both took seats on an empty sofa. Addison subtly reached for her girlfriend’s hand, but the gesture was rebuffed as blonde turned away from her.

Addison’s heart dropped into her stomach. Her lover’s rejection was more than she could handle at the moment, and she feared that what was about to happen might potentially destroy their relationship if Elle was acting this way. Moving away from the blonde to give her space, Addison dropped her head forward to stare at her lap.

All too soon Elle’s name was called. Both of them rose from the couch, but when the petite woman gave her a scowl, Addison hesitantly inquired, “Did you still want me to come with you?”

“No. I’ll be fine. I think you’ve done quite enough already, Addison.” the blonde quickly admonished with a cold stare.

The frost coming from steel blue eyes, made Addison shiver. Never had her lover given her such a glare. Elle’s eyes clearly communicated in a way that words couldn’t that their relationship wasn’t even in shambles. It was in fact over. The woman Addison loved looked at her as if she was no closer to her than a stranger on the street. “Elle, please. I want to be there for you. This is my child too.” Addison pleaded softly putting her hand on the small woman’s arm.

Elle looked at Addison’s hand and then back up into the face of the athlete. Her heart was broken that this had gone as far as it had. She felt for sure Addison would have changed her mind about the whole thing, but when the softball player acted as if nothing of importance was about to transpire, Elle lashed out in her own pain. She had changed her mind about the baby, wanting to have it, but when Addison had not voiced a change of opinion, Elle knew she would not be able to care for a child alone. As much as she loved the tall woman, she knew she could not go on in their relationship after terminating her pregnancy. As the opportunity for a new life faded so had her heart.

“Fine.” she yielded quietly turning away from the brunette and following the attending nurse.

Addison followed a few paces behind. They were led into an examination room, and Elle was instructed to undress. The tall woman shifted nervously back and forth on her feet as her girlfriend disappeared behind the partition to put on the standard hospital gown. Not a word was spoken between them. When Elle stepped out from behind the curtain, she took a tentative seat on the exam table while Addison paced the room edgily. The few minutes they were waiting for the doctor seemed like an eternity. However when the female doctor did make her appearance, she vocalized her surprise at seeing Addison in the room. The tall woman simply explained that Elle had wanted her to be there and promised to stay out of the way. The doctor gave a supportive nod of understanding and then asked Addison to step to the head of the table where she would be of most support to the blonde. Elle wouldn’t even look at her though as the she kept her eyes on the doctor.

“All right, Elle. I just want to do a quick exam to make sure there won’t be any complications today.” the doctor explained. “If you would just lie back on the table and put your feet up.”

Elle did as she was told. As she got into the correct position, she opted to keep her eyes closed in order to avoid the brown ones she knew would be staring at her. Her thoughts drifted to what was happening. Never in her life did she imagine she would ever be in the position she currently found herself. She had waited so long to become intimate to avoid such a situation and then gotten involved with Addison because of the safety she felt. However in a moment of carelessness that was all gone. Her relationship with the woman she loved would never recover, and she would never know the life of which she had dreamed. She and Addison would never attend law school together or be married with a family. In fact Elle had already decided to withdraw from Stanford later that day and head home after graduation with the fragmented pieces of her heart. Knowing everything she ever wanted was now gone, she felt a tearing begin in her soul as tears leaked from the corners of her closed eyes.

Addison was hurt by the fact that Elle would not look at her at all. However she could not keep her eyes away from Elle’s face. Even with the debutante’s eyes firmly shut, Addison could still see the pain etched in her features. The brunette began to cry as she realized all she wanted was about to be stripped away from her, but she didn’t know what to say to change the blonde’s mind. Seeing the river of tears appear on the blonde’s fair cheeks, Addison’s heart suddenly overrode her mind, and she found herself speaking. “Um, Doctor, I know I promised not to get in the way, but I have to ask if you would leave Elle and me alone for a minute.” she asked.

Elle’s eyes popped open in surprise at the request. Her gaze went from Addison’s to her doctor’s. “Elle, it’s up to you.” the doctor stated. “I’ll be happy to leave the room for a few minutes if you need it.”

The athlete looked at the blonde hopefully. Elle found herself nodding as she looked into the eyes she adored. “A few minutes would be good.” she mumbled.

“Very well. I’ll come back to check on you in a little bit.”

When they were alone, Addison moved from her spot at the head of the table down to the foot. Gently she removed her girlfriend’s legs from their stirrups and brought them together. Elle instantly sat up. Looking down into questioning blue eyes, Addison softly said, “I’ll do anything, Elle. Just tell me what it is you want.”

The tender confession finally broke the dam on the blonde’s tears. Openly beginning to weep, she wrapped her arms around her lover’s waist and put her head into the brunette’s stomach. Instantly Addison slipped her arms around the woman she loved.

“I don’t want to do this. Please don’t make me do this, Addy.” the blonde begged.

“No. I won’t make you do this. I’ve changed my mind. I don’t want you to do it either.” Addison admitted.

“Really?” Elle inquired meeting Addison’s brown eyes.

“Really. Elle, I love you. I want to marry you, and I want to have children with you too. Even though we didn’t plan for this to happen, we created this baby out of love. I couldn’t live with myself if I walked away from it or you. It’s true that this doesn’t fit into the way I thought our lives would go, but I should feel blessed that we can even have a child. Just because it has come early, doesn’t mean I don’t want it. I do want it, and I want you as my wife. We’ll make this work.”

“We will? You promise?” Elle inquired wanting desperately to believe the woman she loved.

“I swear it on all that I am. Here. This will show you how serious I am. I was going to wait to give this to you, but I want you to have it now.” she said digging into her pocket to retrieve the ring box. Opening it, she pulled the diamond ring out and reached for her lover’s left hand. “I’m sorry that this is not exactly the most romantic proposal ever made, but I’ll make it up to you somehow.”

“It’s okay.” the petite woman replied in tears as she watched the ring being placed on her finger.

“I love you, Elle Deanne Woods, and I want you to be my wife. Please? I’d be forever grateful if you graced me with your presence the rest of my life. Will you marry me and make me the luckiest woman that ever walked this earth?”

“Oh, Addison, I love you so much. Yes, I will marry you.” she answered immediately pulling the athlete down for a powerful kiss.

Addison moaned. “I love you too, Elle, and I’ll take care of you, always.” she whispered.

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Anyone up for a sequel? I’m taking votes. Please let me know at alextryst@hotmail.com