”Mhm. And speaking of image, I need tips on what kind of dress to get when we go shopping. Or you could come with us?”

”I could probably make that happen, even though I know you’ll pick out something jaw dropping.” She smiled. ”Your mom is going to have such a great time and think her and my mother will get along famously.”

”Agreed. I’m excited for her. She loves to go out, but hasn’t gotten to do it in a long time, ya know, cause dad never wants to go.”

”Well, she will have plenty of opportunities with my family around. So buckle up.”

”Oh boy.” We both laughed for a moment and then settled into a comfortable stare. Our eyes locked in a comfortable silence saying so many things. Every one of them made my heart swell, my stomach flip and my breath falter. I still couldn’t believe that this was me. I was in love and with the most amazing, sweet and beautiful woman on the planet.

”Hey,” she whispered. ”How I give you a little more than a proper welcome home kiss?”

”What did you have in mind?”

”You’ll have to wait and see, but I’m pretty sure you’ll enjoy it.”

”Commence the welcoming then.”

Bo smirked and leaned in for another kiss, but I jumped out of her arms.

”Wha-? Lauren?”

Bo was shocked and confused, but I took her hand with a grin and led her forward. I really did want her to see the closet, sad as that sounded, but I was oddly proud of myself for cleaning it up and wanted to enjoy the look on her face when she saw it.

”Wait, I want you, god knows it, I always do… but I wanted you to see this first.” I pushed the door open and stood back as she took it all in. I’d even had time to get most of my stuff in order, but her side was perfect and the radiant smile I was seeing was totally what I was hoping for.

”Wow!” Bo laughed. ”You did all this today?”

”Yeah. I knew it was bugging you and you needed to have your own space in our house, so…”

”Thank you so much.”

”You like it?”