The Town Plaza

Ian

I don't react right away, in shock by the words, but slowly find myself smiling and kissing her lightly back, "L-love you too."

Ella

I smile and set a hand on the side of his face, eyes closing.

Ian

I smile back and close my eyes, only pulling back with remembrance of Kyle across the room.

Ella

He pulls back and I rest my head on his chest, at peace.

Ian

I kiss the top of her head before resting my cheek against it, glancing at Kyle before closing my eyes, "You know how your father asked about what I wanted for a future? What do you want for one, Els?"

Ella

I think, "Uh...um..." I bite my lip, "Kids. I want...a big house, a-and a cool job. And a good family. I want to live somewhere safe, and to not have to worry about someone holding me back from my dreams."

Ian

I flash a smile, "And how many kids do you want?"

Ella

I shrug, "Three...maybe four. Depends on when I have my first one."

Ian

I nod and sigh, "What about marriage?"

Ella

I think, "I don't know. I don't really...I can't control that one."

Ian

I furrow my brow, "What do you mean, you can't control it?"

Ella

I bite my lip, "I can't control when I find the right person."

Ian

Oh... so it was just the normal boyfriend-girlfriend love when you said it then. Not the... unconditional... permanent. Alright then. I nod but don't say anything back, sighing.

Ella

I glance up at him, "Why?"

Ian

I look at her, confused, "Wait... why what?"