Before I even opened my eyes, I stretched out my arm, reaching over for Jess. My stomach dropped when I felt nothing but messy sheets and an empty bed. I sat up, looking around while my eyes finally adjusted.

Where did she go?

Had I dreamt the whole thing?

There was no way..

I then noticed a piece of paper on the end table. My heart started beating faster as I leaned over to grab it. My cheeks burned, a huge, stupid smile escaping my lips.

Good Morning, Fiancé!

Still so weird to say that, but I know I'll get used to it soon. I hope you slept well. Sorry you had to wake up alone, but you were still knocked out when I woke up and I didn't want to bother you. I guess you had a busy night last night. That makes two of us. Anyway, I'll be right outside working when you finally wake up, feel free to come and get me, but I figured I'd take advantage of the few moments of peace before the real chaos begins, and I'd rather we face that together. I didn't want to tell anyone without you.

By now you may or may not have noticed your gift..

I looked back over at the end table to see a small black box. My heart jumped, my smile growing. I grabbed it, placing it next to me.

I got you this the night I found out you had a ring for me. I don't think it's fair I have something beautiful to wear every single day that represents our love, and you don't. So I've been waiting for the perfect moment to give this to you. And I've been waiting a while. Took you long enough. But it was well worth the wait. I'd wait forever for you, but thank you for not making me.

I opened the box to see a two deep red crystals hanging from a gold chain. I gently pulled it out of the box, admiring it before clasping it behind my neck.

So, since you are always so thoughtful with your gifts, I wanted to get you something too. These are garnet crystals, otherwise known as the "stone of commitment." They say they're supposed to help in create intimate connections (though, I really don't think we need any help there), but also give you security and assurance in your commitment.

I know we've been through a lot; you've been more patient with me than I have ever deserved, and you will never know how much that means to me. You give me the world every single day, and I hope that one day I can give you the same in return. I need you to know how happy I am to be yours, and I wouldn't want it any other way. I can't wait to be your wife.

Forever yours,

Jess.

I folded up the letter, sliding it under my pillow. I still couldn't believe all of this was real, and it couldn't have gone any more perfect if I tried. I'd have to thank Ronnie later. Everything was so beautiful, there was no way I could have pulled this all off on my own.

I reached up, gently twirling the crystals within my fingertips.

Everything was perfect.

I just wish it could stay this way.

I wished her and I could just live in this perfect bubble of happiness forever.

But I knew, the second we walked through the front door.. everything was going to change.

I wasn't stupid. I knew how Sam felt about it, and I knew this was going to set him off in some way. How? I had no idea. But I knew it wasn't going to be pretty. Josh on the other hand seemed to have accepted how things have turned out, and for that I was thankful. After all, he's the only one I would want as my best man.

It was crazy how these were things I had to start thinking about.

Part of me wished her and I could just run away together and get married.

Honestly, I had no idea what she would want. But there was plenty of time to figure all of that out. We still had to finish out the tour.

So there wouldn't be any drastic changes until then, at least.

I leaned over, placing the box back onto the end table where I saw another piece of paper folded up. I hesitated for a moment, wondering if this was meant for me too. I grabbed it, noticing a sticky note pressed on top.

Jake,

In case you've ever doubted my feelings for you.

I think I chose you the moment I saw you, too.

I love you,

Jess.

My cheeks burned as I unfolded the paper, another huge smile escaping my lips.

Dear Journal,

So tonight was the first night of the tour and I had no idea what I was getting into. The boys seem nice but damn, can they drink. I definitely won't be able to keep up.

Before I got here, I told myself I wasn't going to get involved with anyone on tour, and I was set on sticking to it. Until I met Jake.

He has the kindest eyes I have ever seen. It's embarrassing how easy it is to get lost in them, and thankfully, it seems like he has no idea.

They gave me the big bedroom, which is insane. It's way too big for one person. I don't want to think too far into it, I'm sure they're just being nice. They all seem like great guys, way different than the guys I'm used to. This will be a nice change of pace.

It's also amazing how well they all photograph. They were going to make my job so easy. It almost wasn't even fair, how some people could go through life like that, being so effortlessly beautiful.

Then we went out for drinks. I don't remember much, but what I did remember really only had to do with Jake. I don't know what it is about him that makes it so easy to like him. Maybe it was how quick he was to take care of me that night; not wanting me to get too drunk.

But that's just being a good person, it probably didn't mean anything. I'm sure I was just getting ahead of myself. Who's to say someone like him would ever like someone like me anyway.

I already knew he was too good for me.

And then he gave me his sweater and I haven't been able to take it off since. It smells just like him. He smells how you'd imagine what home would smell like. I know that anyone who got to be with him would be the luckiest girl in the world, but at least I'd get to enjoy his company while it lasted. I haven't felt like this in a long time, and honestly I didn't miss it. I know I'm going to have a knot in my stomach every single time he looks at me, but I know I'm going to spend every day, counting down the seconds until he does it again.

It's going to be a long tour, but I'm excited to see what happens.

Until tomorrow,

Jess.

My face began to hurt from smiling so big. She was so cute. If only she knew the things I was thinking about her that first night. I didn't get jealous easily, but there was a raging fire in me every time Josh touched her. And who was I to say anything? She seemed like she liked him.

But that didn't matter anymore. She didn't even remember that.

She only remembered me.

I pushed the blankets off of me, quickly making my way out into the main area of the bus where I was met with her, sitting down at the table, legs crossed onto the bench, her hair tied up and eyes glued to her computer. She picked up her head, flashing me a smile as she heard the door open.

"Good morning, fianc-"

I reached out, holding her face and pulled her into a long, passionate kiss. I felt her sigh as her lips curled into a smile, gently touching my cheek.

"I love you so much." I sighed, backing away. Her smile grew as she stared up at me with dazed eyes.

"And I love you." She giggled. "Someone slept well." I bit down on my lip, sitting down across from her. Her eyes moved down to my necklace.

"I love it." I said, reaching out for her hand, propping my head up onto mine.

"Good." She sighed.

"And.. your journal.." She nodded.

"That was from that first night. After you came in and helped me with the AC." I bit down on my lip, nodding, holding my gaze on her.

"I remember." I sighed. "I made sure to stay up until you went to sleep because was looking for any reason to spend that much more time with you."

"Me too." She smirked. "I.. I didn't really care about the AC. But then you gave me your sweater.. so.. I always kept it on. I haven't really been able to sleep without it ever since."

"Well, it's yours now."

"Well, all of your sweaters are mine now." She laughed. My cheeks burned.

"You can have whatever you want." I said softly.

She leaned across the table, kissing me again. My heart jumped.

"You ready to go tell everyone?" She said, biting down on her lip. I nodded.

"Let's go."