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“What?” A tidal wave of euphoria swept over me. I rested my arm on his torso as I lifted my head so I could see his face. “Are you serious?”

He nodded and smiled at me. “Would you mind me coming along?” He placed a hand on each of my cheeks as I shook my head. “Are you sure?”

“Please come. I want you with me.” I nodded as I laughed. “But you’ll need a passport and a visa.”

“I’ve been considering this for a long time. I have them both.”

“I can’t believe you didn’t say anything. Wow!” I was giddy. I threw my head back and laughed before I stretched out so I could kiss him again. “Your parents are going to kill you, you know.”

“I know. I’m thinking about leaving a note on my bed the morning we leave.”

I imagined his parent’s reaction and shuddered. “That sounds like an excellent plan.” I planted a kiss under his jaw, then two or three on his lips. “Are you really coming with me?”

“Yes.” His words were infused with hope. “I’m coming with you.”