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Aiden's POV

Aaron and I hit the three-month dating mark one week ago and let's just say that it has been amazing.

After we came out to both of our parents we have both felt like our relationships with our families have gotten a lot closer. Turns out that our moms actually guessed it but our dads were in a bit of a shock. They got over it quickly and now our families are so close that it feels like we have been family friends for years.

Our younger siblings get along great but there is some obvious tension between Mark and Mason. I haven't been able to find out but I decided that it was their problem and they can take care of it themselves.

We would have also had to get our friends to get along but ever since the dearhearst trip they have become a lot closer and we hang out together all the time.

Speaking of our friends Ethan and Chris seem to be sharing some secret glances lately and I would have been curious but Ethan cleared it right up with his "confession" so I am no longer suspicious.

Aaron and I have fought before but usually, it's because we weren't saying how we really felt so now it feels as if I'm in heaven every time in his arms or just with him in general and I love it.

I am actually driving to Aaron's house right now because he invited me over, telling me he had a big surprise.

I honestly don't know what he's planning but it must be something special because he said his family wasn't home and he always wanted to tell me big news when we're alone.

The smile I was wearing the whole drive seemed to get even bigger once I pulled up to the front of the house. I press a button that Aaron installed inside of my mom's car and the gate opens. I drive to a guest parking space and walk up to the front door ringing the doorbell.

I furrow my brows in confusion once I realize no one is going to answer the door.

Well, that's weird.

Usually, even if no one else answers Beth (their housekeeper) will.

I wonder what's going on?

I put my hand on the doorknob and turn it rolling my eyes at the fact that Aaron didn't lock it.

What a boyfriend I have.

I walk into the house and am surprised to hear that there is no music.

Even when Tania wasn't home Aaron would still blast music.

It was a family habit.

I slowly walked to the stairs and take a few steps.

"Aiden!" Aaron's voice yelled, halting my movements to turn around.

Aaron.

Man, he looked good.

He was wearing a pair of black pants that hugged his legs in all the right places, a white dress shirt, and a black tie that matched his pants.

If his outfit didn't scream bone crushing hotness already then his hair 'ot to do it.

I never knew his hair could look any better but it can!

And all of his amazingness just made my jean white T-shirt and flannel look a lot worse.

"I'm so sorry." He quickly said. "I would've answered the door but I forgot that I sent Beth home.

I chuckled at that.

Like I said.

What a boyfriend I have.

"That's alright." I said trying to calm him down. "As long as you give me some food."

His apologetic face quickly turned into a smile as he put his hand out.

"Of course. Come on, I want to show you something." He said so smoothly, cream cheese would've been taking notes.

I nodded quickly and took his hand. Once I was on the ground we laced our fingers together and walked to the family room.

My eyes widened drastically and my mouth opens in a silent gasp once I see what Aaron did.

The couches were pushed aside to make room for a small wooden two-person table. The table had six plates three for each side covered with stainless steel domes to cover what we were eating.

The chandelier hanging from the ceiling was lit illuminating the room but concentrating on the table.

It was so simple but I absolutely loved it.

Aaron then wrapped his arms around me resting his cheeks against my temple.

"What do you think?" He whispered close enough to my ear to make me shiver.

"I love it." I whispered back turning my head to look him in the eye.

"Now let's eat!" I yell jogging over to the table and sitting down in the closest seat.

Half an hour later we were already done the appetizer and were moving on to the entrée when Aaron slid his hand into mine from across the table.

The fact that that little gesture made me split my attention between Aaron and my food made me realize that I care about Aaron a lot more than I thought.

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A slow, low, and long moan left my lips once I put the last piece of my vanilla, peanut butter and chocolate ice cream cake in my mouth.

I slowly opened my eyes to see Aaron looking at me as if he was watching something dirty.

Something really dirty.

"Aiden," He groaned.

"Yeah?"

Aaron then stood up so quickly that I actually heard the crack from my neck after I used my head to follow his movements.

"Come with me."

I stood up as well and once I was on my feet he took my hand and proceeded to drag me upstairs to his room.

"Aaron, what is-" I started but soon stopped when I realized we were in his room.

I would've said his room looked exactly the same in all its huge and expensive glory but I would be lying because not only were the blankets changed from their regular color to a romantic red with white sheets, but there was what I assumed to be a canvas with a big beige tarp hanging over it to cover the work.

"I wanted to tell you something important but I knew that just words wouldn't mean much so I know this was expected and not original at all but . . . " he trailed letting go of my hand to walk over to the painting.

I followed close behind because I knew I wouldn't be able to see what he showed me properly from the other side of the room.

He tore the beige tarp off and I was left wide-eyed and mouth agape looking at Aaron's painting.

He was right.

This was expected.

But completely original.

The painting showed me and Aaron hugging.

His arms were wrapped around me from behind and his forehead on my shoulder with his hair hanging so I couldn't see his face at all.

Effectively making me the center.

One of my arms was drawn up running my fingers through his hair with my head turned to look at him gently, preciously.

The whole painting had a brown and red romantic glow making it seem as if we were the only people in the world.

"That's not all." Aaron said, making my head snap to him in question.

He walked over to his drawer and took out a key from his pocket.

"Just in case you tried to snoop around when I left you alone here again," he said jokingly even though I could tell he was nervous.

My cheeks pinked up and I crossed my arms with a huff at the fact that I did notice that the drawer was locked and tried to find the key many, many times.

He unlocked the drawer and rummaged through it before pulling out a small black box.

He opened the box and pulled out a silver chain bracelet. He asked for my hand and I gave it to him a moment before he put it on my wrist. I looked down at the bracelet smiling.

"Thank you, Aaron." I said looking up at him.

"Look closer." He said sitting down next to me.

I furrowed my brows in confusion but looked closer, widening my eyes when I realized. I turned the bracelet and saw A+A=L. It was so cheesy that it could make enough ravioli for a year but it was so sweet.

Then it hit me.

"Aaron..." I said slowly. "Is there something you're trying to tell me cause I don't think Aiden plus Aaron equals Like would be appropriate."

He grabbed my hands and looked me dead in the eye, not letting me look away for a second.

"I'm in love with you Aiden, it probably is too early but I don't care at this point cause I want to be with you forever, or until you don't want to, or at least as long as possible. I just know I never want you out of my life again." He Confessed making my heart feel as if it was exploding.

"Aaron......I don't know what to say......" I whispered.

"You don't have to say anything," he said, making me melt.

My hands shot out, grabbing his neck before bringing his head down to crash his lips on mine. He seemed shocked at first but quickly recovered and snaked his arms around my back pulling me against him. I nipped at his bottom lip dragging it into my mouth releasing a growl from him.

He shoved his tongue between my lips to ravish my mouth pulling a moan out of me just so he could swallow it. I crawled onto his lap and his hands slowly made their way down to my ass before he gave it a big squeeze making a groan come out of my mouth. He let go of my mouth to suck on my neck starting the never-ending string of moans to start pouring out of my mouth.

"A-Aaron." I panted barely able to get the words out of my mouth. "I love you too."

Aaron halted his actions and slowly looked up at me before releasing the sexiest growl I have ever heard.

He immediately attacked my mouth in a ferocious kiss that still was able to tell me how much he loved me, before lifting me up and wrapping my legs around his waist so he could quickly walk to his bed and throw me on.

"You have no idea how much I have wanted to do this," he whispered right next to my ear before attacking my lips again.

In a matter of minutes, the kiss turned so heated that my hips moved on their own, desperate for some sort of friction.

"Aaron..." I whimpered, fingers dragging down his back.

Aaron left the kiss and I was about to protest but soon I felt Aaron's lips fall into my neck, kissing and sucking until all I could do was whimper and moan as my pants got tighter. Being with Aaron was more intimate, more passionate than I could ever imagine. Each moment of vulnerability was met with acceptance, a warm smile, a guiding hand.

We were both so eager, the moment didn't last very long. Half an hour later, Aaron slipped over the edge with me and we collapsed onto the bed spent.

"I love you." I whispered looking at Aaron.

"I love you too," he whispered back and we fell asleep in each other's arms knowing that how we would sleep for the rest of our lives.

The End

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