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chapter 13

Nick

The night was better than any concert Harper could've produced. Listening to him read the letters we traded was just incredible.

"Alright," Harper sighs with a grin, "that was so nice. Ni babe, that was like...a trip down memory lane."

I nodded and took his hand, interlocking our fingers. I ignored all the squeals and shouts and kept all my focus on Harper. This perfect man sitting in front of me that's literally throwing away his entire two year career for me.

"I love you," He said, not bothering to take his mic off. Harper was leaning over and kissing me right after he said it. I placed my hand on his cheek and kissed back as thoroughly as I could. The crowd didn't phase the way we kissed; softly with a bit of passion.

"Ni-Nick honey," he pulled away, "one more thing before we leave for tonight."

"I don't think we can handle anymore romance from you cuties!" Someone screamed.

"Just one more thing," Harper chuckled, reaching into his back pocket, "there's one more letter..."

letter

Dear Nick,

Nick, my god, this isn't an illusion is it? The past two years with you have been literally indescribably amazing. You're the sunshine in my darkness and the light in my heart.

Yknow, the day I got your first letter, I couldn't help but wonder if it was going to be life changing. Out of random, I get a letter from a secret admirer, shouldn't that mean something?

Well it does. I swear if I never replied to your letter, I would have never met the love of my life. I would never be here, sitting in this arena, reading this to you. I wouldn't be writing song after song about your inner and outer beauty, honestly Nick I wouldn't have a muse without you. You're so perfect, I wish I could be more like you.

You're so brave Nick. The things you've gone through; your mother and father's drug problem, your aunt's death, the bullying, everything....I don't know how you're still standing here. I wouldn't, for sure.

I know you have your insecurities and doubts, god, I remember the day we were buying tuxedos for prom. You were so insecure that day it was pouring out of your ears. You were scared if I would think you're ugly but dammit Nick you hurt me when you said that because I think you're beautiful all the time. Nick I love you unconditionally in every situation.

I love you when you wake up, when we go on dates, when we're watching movies, when we're going shopping, after s*x, when you're happy, sad, angry, overly excited, depressed Nick I love it all in different ways. You're so captivating I couldn't avoid you if I tried.

And I love you now.

So Nick,

I have to know...

-Harper

Nick

Harper stopped reading and put the letter down, reaching into his pocket and dropping on one knee in front of me.

"Nick James Judge I love you with every bone in my body and I need to know, will you marry me?"

Nick

I can only tell you one thing about my answer; there wasn't a dry eye in the arena as I kissed my fiancé.

texts: luke and leo - night

Lo: HE SAID YES

Li: HE SAID YES????

Lo: YES YOU DUMB f**k HE SAID YES

Li: OH MY GOD

Lo: LIAM

Lo: IM CEYIONG

Li: BABE ITS ALL OVER TWITTER THE SUPPORT AND EVERYTHING I

Lo: THIS IS THE LIFE

Li: HOLD ON TIIIIGHT

Lo:

Harper

I carried Nick off the stage and I was immediately bombarded by people.

"Harper so many labels have been calling," the stage manager exclaimed, "they're assuming Modest! will drop you and they all want you to switch!"

Harper you can drop Modest!Management and we can finally be together.

Nick's smile matched the ring on his finger, shining brighter than ever. This was probably the best night of my life.

I wasn't about to let that smile fade, but I also wanted to play with Modest!, considering what they had done.

Maybe I wanted to hold onto them; but on my terms.