Chapter 41: We Have All Morning-2

- "Ty said they're in the building. Get ready." Skylar whispered from behind the couch. I heard a key go onto the door. "Wanna come in for a beer? Shit, it's dark in here. Em must have - " "SURPRISE!" We all jumped up from our hiding places once Hunter turned on the light. "Woah!" Hunter laughed searching the room. I ran over to Hunter and kissed him, "Happy birthday, Hunt." "You did all this for me, Em?" Hunter was definitely surprised. "Tyler, Skylar and Ivy helped." "She planned the whole thing, we just helped distract you." Tyler laughed and clapped Hunter on his back. "Oh sweetheart, I don't know what to say?" "I'm sorry I lied." I blurted out. Hunter laughed, "You're kidding, right? You planned all of this for me and you're apologizing for telling me the whitest of all white lies." I laughed then leaned up to kiss Hunter again and he held me there for longer. "How's the book coming along?" He asked. "We don't need to talk about that now, it's your birthday." "I wanna know." Hunter said holding me by the waist. "And I desperately want you to read it," we both laughed, "but first we've got to celebrate! You're 22 now!" Hunter laughed and followed me into our makeshift dance floor. - I went around making sure everyone was fine and weren't breaking anything. Hunter stayed on the dance floor and I promised to bring him back a drink once I had done my rounds. The music was loud and our small apartment was crowded. I'd invited Hunter's friends from back home and convinced some of his closer friends to drive reasonably far for his party. "You did quite brilliantly if I must admit myself." Liam slid next to me. He was Hunter's childhood best friend. He was a good looking guy like most of Hunter's friends but I never paid any attention to them. I'm sure maybe I would have been interested in them if I went to high school with them or if I was single. I was shocked at the thought and quickly forgot about it. Liam mistook my guilt for anxiety, "Relax Emilia. Hunter really likes you. You could take him dumpster diving and he'd still have fun as long as you were with him." I laughed and I knew I felt the same. I smiled up at Liam, a silent thanks and he smiled back. "I've never seen him like this before." Liam looked past my shoulder where Hunter still was. "What do you mean?" He looked down at me when I spoke. "He's been with a few girls, and it sounds awful to say, but they were just fun for him. Nothing lasting. But I think he sees a bit more of a future with you." I knew Hunter had past relationships and the thought still made my stomach drop but when Liam told me that Hunter saw a future with me, I forgot what he said about exes and instead, my heart swelled. I meant something more to him. We weren't a couple to talk about our feelings that often so to get confirmation from someone who knew him since forever made me realize that both Hunter and I felt strongly towards one another. Something more than either of us have ever felt before. "You might wanna stop that chick from grinding on him though. Never seen the poor guy look so uncomfortable." Liam laughed and I whipped around. Cassidy was on the dance floor. Her body was pushed close to Hunter, dancing with to the beat of the music. He kept trying to move back but he was just bumped by someone behind him. I looked at Hunter who was completely trapped and helpless. Cass had always flirted with Hunter during class, touching his arm, batting her eyelashes, giggled like a little school girl. I didn't bother me that much until now. There was barely any space between the two of them and I felt a little jealous. Okay... A lot more than just a little. "The job of a jealous girlfriend is never done." I joked, lifting a finger in the air. "Especially not with a guy that looks like Hunter." Liam teased. I couldn't help but laugh. Girls always fawned over Hunter, sure it used to make me a bit more jealous when we weren't together yet but now, it barely fazed me. Because over all those girls, Hunter still chose me. Every single day. I pushed my way through the crowd over to Hunter. "Cassidy! Don't you wanna give my poor boyfriend," I deliberately emphasized the word, "some room to breath." Hunter's face filled with relief when he saw it was me. "Just having some fun!" She was a loud drunk. Great. "Well have some fun a few feet away from my boyfriend." I smiled back sarcastically. She pouted and stared at Hunter with puppy dog eyes waiting for him to defend her. She sure would be waiting a long time then. When neither of us said anything, just staring at her with our arms crossed, she huffed and stumbled walked away. "Can't we just send everyone home?" Hunter wrapped his arms around my waist and whispered in my ear sending shivers around my body, "I'd much rather be alone with you." "Mr Maddox I spent way too much time planning this just to send everyone home after an hour." "Well then you shouldn't have turned me on." "What? Being a jealous bitchy girlfriend is a turn on for you now?" "No. Being my knight in shining armor is." "You talking about role play, Hunter?" He blushed, "What? No?" "Oh cause I was just about to send everyone home and get my Daenerys costume." I pointed my thumb back towards my room. Hunter stiffened, "Your what?" I smirked, "My - " "I heard you but maybe you should stop talking before I do something I wouldn't want everyone else to see." This time I blushed. - "Emilia?" Theo met up with me in the kitchen, Ivy was following behind him. "Hey! You said you wanted to talk to us?" I turned to face the two of them. "Yeah? What's this about? I wanna go party!" Ivy was slightly tipsy. Theo laughed, "Well, I actually wanted to tell you guys you got the parts!" "We what!?" I looked at him in shock, "For your play?" "That's the one. 'Milia, you're the lead, Charlotte. And Ivy, you've got the role of Bailey, Charlotte's best friend." "Oh my gosh! I can't wait to tell Hunter!" "Tell me what?" Arms wrapped around me from behind. "We'll leave you two alone! Come on Theo!" Ivy was screaming everything. As Theo walked out the door she slapped his ass and turned back to wink at me. Hunter and I laughed. "Ok... So what just happened?" Hunter spun me around. I paused for dramatic effect, "I got the lead role in Theo's play!" "Sweetheart! That's brilliant! But I knew you'd get it." Hunter smothered me in kisses. "You're just trying to be nice to me so that I can send everyone home." Hunter's cheeks went slightly red, "Please can we stop talking about that." "Fine." I rolled my eyes. "I forgot!" I said, pulling back and getting something out of my back pocket. Hunter was eyeing me skeptically. "Relax, I needed to get my boyfriend a present, didn't I?" "Not really - " "Shhh... You're gonna ruin it." Hunter laughed at me. "Okay, close your eyes." I instructed and he followed my order, "Now open." Hunter looked down at the golden ring in his hands, "You proposing, sweetheart?" I blushed and stood staring wide eyed at Hunter. "I'm kidding! I know what this is... It's my granddad's ring but how did you get this?" "Your dad got it delivered. I asked him if it was a possibility for me to give it to you. But I did have to bribe him with three free baby sitting days. So we're gonna have to visit your parents soon." "Sweetheart, you've out done yourself tonight. Thank you. And I want to read that book of your first thing tomorrow, okay?" I nodded, "Now come give me some love." I rolled my eyes and laughed, pulling Hunter in for a hug and of course, a kiss.