  A few days later, exams very finally done with and now Wes and I were settling in the car to get ready for a six hour car ride back home.
      Wes turned to look at me as he put the keys in the ignition. He raised an eyebrow, &quot;You ready for this?&quot;
      I let out a small laugh, mustering some courage. &quot;Ready as I can be.&quot;
      &quot;So...&quot; he drawled, looking straight ahead at the empty road. It seemed like he was hesitant to meet my gaze. &quot;Should we make a backstory? So we're on the same page incase we get asked any questions.&quot;
      I nodded slowly. &quot;Yes. That's actually a good idea.&quot; I paused for a moment, exhaling deeply. &quot;How did we meet?&quot;
      &quot;I ran into you at the local cafe,&quot; Wes turned to smile at me. &quot;We spend so much time there anyways. It seems fitting.&quot;
      &quot;Okay,&quot; I nodded and start

  I felt my anxiety build up when my parents house started to come into view. &quot;At last we have arrived.&quot; I sighed deeply, trying to mentally prepare myself as we pulled into the driveway.
      Wes turned off the car and turned to look at me, a game face on. &quot;You ready for this?&quot;
      &quot;Nope,&quot; I mumbled dully. &quot;But we might as well get it over with.&quot;
      Wes and I got out of the car and started heading up the driveway but not before Wes took my hand in his.
      He smiled down at me, &quot;You got this. It'll be okay.&quot;
      I nodded, trying to have his confidence in me bring me some courage. I rang the door bell, anxiously waiting for the door to open so the hell could start.
      &quot;Fia,&quot; my mother exhaled slowly, a small smile resting on her lips. She took a long look at me, eyeing me up and down.
      &quot;Hi, mom.&quot;
    

  I scrambled into the cafe, dropping down the numerous books I carried onto the table.
      &quot;Woah,&quot; Michelle mused, looking up at me. &quot;Someone's got a lot of work.&quot;
      &quot;I hate chemistry,&quot; I gritted out tiredly, plopping down into the booth beside Wes, with Michelle and Chris sitting across from us. &quot;Sorry. I am late? Class ran a little longer than it was supposed to.&quot;
      Chris shook his head, &quot;You're all good. We've just been chilling.&quot;
      &quot;Here,&quot; Wes pushed the coffee in front of him towards me. &quot;Looks like you need it more than me.&quot;
      I looked at him in awe. &quot;My prince charming. You sure?&quot;
      Wes nodded, giving me an odd look but his eyes remained lit up and carefree. &quot;Is that even a question? Of course, take it.&quot;
      I smiled gratefully as I helped myself to his coffee because

A few days later, exams very finally done with and now Wes and I were settling in the car to get ready for a six hour car ride back home.
      Wes turned to look at me as he put the keys in the ignition. He raised an eyebrow, &quot;You ready for this?&quot;
      I let out a small laugh, mustering some courage. &quot;Ready as I can be.&quot;
      &quot;So...&quot; he drawled, looking straight ahead at the empty road. It seemed like he was hesitant to meet my gaze. &quot;Should we make a backstory? So we're on the same page incase we get asked any questions.&quot;
      I nodded slowly. &quot;Yes. That's actually a good idea.&quot; I paused for a moment, exhaling deeply. &quot;How did we meet?&quot;
      &quot;I ran into you at the local cafe,&quot; Wes turned to smile at me. &quot;We spend so much time there anyways. It seems fitting.&quot;
      &quot;Okay,&quot; I nodded and started to mentally brainstorm more details. Knowing my family, they would juice us for all the detai

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