I was waiting for the explanation. He took a deep breath and took my hands in his.
"Here's the deal. I would have quit my job even if I didn't meet you. I told my father I would be quitting soon as I wanted a normal life and my father was more than happy for me to have one. I was taking classes at the university and I almost completed my research paper when I met you". Wow! I didn't have a clue.
"I took a break for a while and for the past month I have been working on my graduation on the side. I wanted it to be a surprise so I didn't say anything to you. I am sorry that I made you feel lonely. It was never my intention but it's not an excuse. My father was disappointed because I hid it from you and overworked myself. It was not your fault at all".
I was shocked. I couldn't believe I lost almost a day with him because I was stubborn and jumped to conclusions.
"Oh my God! I don't even know what I can say to apologize to you. I didn't even talk with you before taking a decision all by myself and ruined graduation day for you. I thought I knew what was the best for you".
"Baby, stop it. I should have told you. But let's stop the blame game. We already lost almost a day because of this. I don't want to waste even a second more".
Then I attacked him. Yes, that's the proper way to describe it. Only I did it with my lips to which he enthusiastically reciprocated.
"Congratulations, Dean. Sorry I didn't get you any present"
"It's ok baby, I might ask for something later". There it was. His wink, which could heal my heart.
"Seriously, you are the one with the dirtiest mind no matter how bad the situation is!"
"What? I thought we reconciled. Haven't you learned anything? The protagonists make up by frantically kissing each other".
It was my turn to laugh. "Imaginary protagonists, Dean. No one does that in re-". I was effectively silenced by his lips on mine.
"Was it frantic enough?" He asked between kisses.
"Your friends are waiting outside. Let's go, Dean".
"Then why are you clutching my shirt tightly?" He smirked.
"It was for, well, balance. Let's go before they start wondering".
"What is there to wonder? Two people who are dating goes into bedroom for few minutes. People know what's going on".
"What? Oh my God! You are right. Let's go out, now".
"Sure, baby. Let's continue later when there is no disturbance". I slapped his arms.
"Get you mind out of the gutter". But he doesn't have to know that I was in there with him.
We went out and made small talk with his friends. Rose came in with Jake and George and finally I made the boyfriend introduction that was long due.
They all hit it off and were soon laughing at my expense. Great! Just what I wanted. Still I loved every moment with him. I mean, look at that amazing goofball, who wouldn't love him?
Finally, everyone went home, leaving us alone. Not that I was waiting for this time. Ok, you got me. I was waiting but not for what you have in mind. But to ask him few questions.
"Dean, shall I ask you something?"
"Baby, you can ask me anything".
"So, you quit. What now? Does your father take back his grace? And he gives it to someone else? Do you look for a job now? You are not going out of town, are you?"
"I am not going anywhere. I will stay by your side even if you try to push me away. Don't worry, baby. I got a job to teach at the school which comes under my father's organization. It's my dream to help others. I don't care about the way I do it. And the grace part is correct. It's something like that except I gave it back to my father already. Um, before I came to see you today. I was going to tell you but you wouldn't hear it".
"Right, sorry about that. Won't happen again, I promise".
"No more apologies. Let's move on. This is supposed to be a new journey for me. And I am lucky to start it with you".
I hugged him tightly to show my support and love for him. He hugged me back and patted my back.
"I promise to never let you go again, Dean. I love you".
"That's what I needed to hear, baby. I love you too. More than you realize. Now, where were we before you worried about people interrupting us?"
"I believe you were supposed to collect your graduation present from me".
"And make up for the lost time".
"Yeah, that too. Are you ready, angel?"
"I am not an angel anymore, baby. You have to come up with some other nickname".
"You will always be my angel. You promised, remember?"
"Yes baby. I am your angel and I am always at your service".
"Then, what are you waiting for?" These words were enough for him to close the distance between us. He lifted me up and carried me to the bedroom where we picked up exactly where we left before.
A/N: So, this is the song that inspired the title :)
Do you believe in happy endings? Or is it just a beginning?
For Alex and Dean, it is a new beginning of their life as a couple, stronger than before.
For YOU and me, it's time for finding a new story to read and/or write ;)