(highly recommend playing the song after the 3rd set of dots)

1 year later

Thinking back to the night at the club made my head spin of what came out of it now. A man that loves me oh so much and a gang full of people who admire me really. I've now almost got my family back, my dad and I have been texting recently it's just mostly I miss you's. Only I wanted my dad back fully it just seemed he didn't want me back fully but, wanted me there mentally if that makes sense. Either than that my life as Ryder's partner and crime couldn't be better.

"What are you writing in that journal of yours now?" The voice I've grown to love so much filled my ears as he crawled in between my legs, taking the journal and placing it down beside me.

"Just how much I love you." I said softly while I cupped his face.

"I bet.." he stated with a cocky grin finishing with, "I love you." before his lips caught mine in a rough kiss.

If I ever thought Ryder was possessive before, he's much, much worse now. As a matter of fact I liked it, needed it. Ever since I gave myself to him he's been very territorial might I say, over me. If a boy so much as looked at me he would grab me and kiss me like I've never been kissed before. I loved it no matter how possessive it seemed I was his.

Though I will admit his anger had gotten way better no matter the possessive nature he had.

Slowly he laid wet kisses against my jawline soon down my neck as I let out soft moans. After he kissed my lips again rough at first but, gentle towards the end he pulled away to look at me.

"Happy Anniversary my love." he whispered, kissing me softly one more time.

As he pulled away there was a smile etched on my face, "Happy Anniversary Ryder." I said while running the pad of my thumb across his bottom lip with a smile.

We could only stare at each other lovingly for a couple minutes until his phone started to ring. I watched as he looked at me for an answer which only made me smile before nodding my head. After getting the okay from me Ryder moved from his position and answered the phone.

When he was finished with the call he looked at me, "Time to go Bonnie." he said with a tap to my nose.

"Where to Mr. Clyde." I asked with a laugh.

"Somewhere our presence is needed." he replied coming up to me and giving me one last kiss before leaving me to get ready.

I already knew it was a gang member who called about business. Since the ceremony I've been more involved in the gang resulting in Ryder calling us Bonnie and Clyde. Getting up from the comfy bed I walked over to the closet putting on a simple all black outfit. After finishing I made my way downstairs rather happy about this business. This past year I've learned how to fight, how to shoot a gun and now I'm learning how to fight with knives.

It was all pretty exciting if you ask me.

Once we walked into the dark mansion that housed the gang I noticed a path of candle lights on the floor. My hand was in Ryder's who I looked at confused while he gestured for me to move forward. The lights seemed to make a neat path headed for the stairs then up.

"Ryder what is this?" I asked confused but, more curious.

"I have no idea." he replied seeming to know more than he's telling, "Maybe you should follow the path."

With a sigh I agreed to play along with whatever this was as I followed the path up the stairs, Ryder by my side. When I made it the top it ended at his bedroom door. Once I pushed the door open my mouth dropped. I've never seen anything more beautifully put together than this.

On the floor was fairy lights making a shape of a heart. Inside the heart was rose petals and little sunflower petals here and there on top. Placed around the room were scented candles, lit. As I looked around I seen more fairy lights that really tide the whole look together. What really caught my eye was the single black box sitting on the flowers that were in the heart shape.

"Ryder what's going on-" I turned and stopped mid sentence when my eyes locked with his.

I've never felt more nervous, happy, or anxious in my whole life. My eyes zeroed in on the diamond ring Ryder was currently holding.

"I don't think I ever thought I'd be doing this but, when I first laid my eyes on you I knew you were it for me as cheesy as that sounds..." he sighed while my heart started to beat a million miles per second when he began to get down on one knee, "I love you Octavia Hill, I have since the very beginning, despite everything you were the one I thought about night and day..."

Ryder then grabbed my hand in his, while I'll admit was shaking slightly. Luckily he probably couldn't tell from his own nervousness.

"And I really want it to be you, in fifty years or more so, that I'm thinking about and spending my time with so Octavia Hill, will you marry me?" he asked managing to make eye contact with my teary eyes.

I couldn't believe this was happening. Wasn't this a dream every girl had in there lifetime. Now here I was living it and I just couldn't believe it.

"Yes, yes." I said with a nod while I seen a huge grin appear on his face as my eyes betrayed me, letting my tears fall freely.

Ryder slipped the ring onto my finger then quickly stood up in a fast motion. Soon our lips were connected faster than ever. This kiss felt just like the first, like every kiss I received from him felt. He picked me up and spun me around earning a laugh from both of us.

I was going to be Octavia Salvatore.

4 months later

"Your going to be fine it's okay, just breathe." Maya ushered.

"Breathe! I have been breathing for the past twenty minutes I need something to drink right now." I panted out as the nerves I felt were sky high.

"Ahh drink someone!" Maya yelled slightly scared and panicked.

"Geez someone get the lady a drink." Jake added as he got up heading for the drinks at the table.

Even though he was a groomsmen, Ryder knew I would need him more so he just has to leave five minutes early. Jake handed me a glass that was filled with bourbon I seen him pour. I quickly drank the liquid as if my life depended on it.

Since the proposal my mom and I have been planning my wedding as well as with Marissa's help. Ryder helped some but, said he wanted it to be my perfect day. Which I thought was sweet then again it's his day too. I made my mom my maid of honor and Maya, Haisley, Mia and Sarah as my bridesmaids. While Ryder made Carter his best man and Elijah, Jake, and Oliver as his groomsmen.

I thought it was sweet he made Jake a groomsmen considering, this past year they have grown closer. Now on the other hand I was extremely panicked about my father. I had invited him to the wedding even told him about it in return he didn't text me these whole past four months. It's like we took a whole step back now I'm pacing around hoping he'll make a last minute show to at least walk me down the aisle.

"He'll be here." my moms voice whispered in my ear while her hand rubbed soothingly on my back.

If only he was here now!

"I think I'm gonna throw up." I spoke with gag at the end.

"Oh no you don't, that is a five hour makeup look." Maya screeched from behind me, making her hard work known.

"You guys Ryders here." Haisley spoke softly as she came back into the room.

"What?" I asked getting more panicked, why is he here.

Had he changed his mind?

"I texted Elijah and told him what's going on, Ryder just wants to speak with you." she said softly making eye contact with me, "It could help." her smile held reassurance as I nodded.

"Wait it's bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding!" Mia shouted as her two blue streaks that were curled framed her face, she was so superstitious.

"He'll be on the other side of the door, they won't see each other." Haisely added.

Soon everyone cleared the room while I made sure to hide behind the wall till the door was closed.

"Octavia." his deep voice filled my ears as I slowly made my way towards it.

Sinking to the floor with my back against the door, being careful as to not mess the dress up I shakily replied, "Ryder." Only now realizing how much I needed him.

I heard shuffling and assumed he put himself in the same position as me on the opposite side, "Hey baby, how are you holding up?" he questioned softly.

"He isn't here Ryder, why isn't he here." I panicked feeling my eyes well up but, only pushed them down as to not ruin Maya's 'five hour makeup look'.

"I don't know love maybe he wasn't strong enough." he sighed before continuing, "But, you are and I need you right now, your so strong love and I bet you look so gorgeous right now." his voiced sounded pained at my distress and his words made my heart ache.

Ryder was completely right, maybe my dad wasn't strong enough to accept the fact that I truly loved Ryder and was going to marry him. It just still hurt to know your dad didn't want to walk you down the aisle.

"Octavia?" he called for me.

"Yes." I replied softly, basking in the comfort he's giving me even from the other side of the door.

"I love you." his voice held happiness and hopefulness, it brought a smile to my face.

"I love you." Was my reply before he told me Jeremy would be over to walk me down the aisle.

This is the reason I wanted to marry him, he would always be here no matter what and would love me through anything.

The moment was finally here, I was right in front of the doors with Jeremy on my arm. While we waited until the bridesmaids and groomsmen went first. My nerves still hadn't subsided, I couldn't believe I was marrying the love of my life.

Just as we were going to walk in a voice stopped us, "Octavia." My head instantly snapped to the owner of the voice.

It was my dad, he was wearing a black tux and a white flower that matched my dress. At first I couldn't believe my eyes before he was right in front of me and Jeremy headed inside.

"I'm sorry bud, I really really am." he said every word with such thick pained emotion and his eyes were red like he had been crying.

Again my heart ached when he called me by my old nickname, "Your here, now." I simply replied and he pulled me into him while I returned the hug feeling weight being lifted from my shoulders.

It felt so nice to be able to hug my father after all this time. It felt even better to be on good terms with him as well. Before I realized I'm supposed to be walking in any second.

"Okay okay." I pushed away and looked at him, "How do I look?" I hurriedly asked to see if I hadn't smudged any makeup or ruined my hair.

"You look beautiful." he sounded like he wanted to cry as he smiled softly in which I returned.

Soon the doors opened, the music playing as we walked and I held my dads arm like my life depended on it. My eyes instantly connected with Ryder's, the ones I could always get lost in. He definitely looked extremely handsome in his black tux and a flower that matched my dress, just like dads. The smile that graced his face was so mesmerizing, that I couldn't help but, give him one back as well.

As I stared at him while walking I remembered all of our times together like a flashback. When we first met at the club, the first time I had to sneak him out, our first kiss, all of the nights we spent in my bed talking when he'd sneak through my window. Our first date in the little house, our first intimate act together, when he told me he loved me for the first time and then when we made love. To living together for a year and waking up to him everyday, wondering what new adventure we'd go on.

To now, right now when I reached the stand my dad kissed my hand before officially handing me over to Ryder. In which the two shared a small smile. Soon after our vows which made me shed a tear at his words, it was finally happening.

"I, Ryder Salvatore take you Octavia Hill, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish from this day forward until death do us part." he said softly gazing at me with a loving look.

While his thumbs caressed my hands, "I Octavia Hill take you Ryder Salvatore to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish from this day forward until death do us part." I repeated back to him a little anxious to kiss him as I held his stare.

"I do." he said quickly, making me smile as he pushed the ring onto my finger.

"I do." I said back laughing lightly pushing the ring onto his finger.

"You may kiss the brid-"

I never got to hear him finish before my world was consumed with Ryder. His lips connected with mine in a feverish need. Our lips molding together perfectly as they always have, moving passionately. I was flush against him enjoying every second until we broke apart. As we did my senses came back to me, to hear the room cheering and clapping.

"I now introduce to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore."

There were more cheers after that only I couldn't focus on it. My only focus was Ryder as we stared at each other as if one of us would disappear any second.

"I love you." he said cupping my face in his hands while I held one of them against my cheek, leaning into it.

"I love you." I replied closing my eyes, "What now?" I whispered kissing his palm, opening my eyes to look at him with a smile on my face that wouldn't fade.

"Whatever we want, your mine now, hell you've always been mine."

With that his lips were on mine, again.

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