JENNA

 

It’s been some time since I’ve spent a night alone, in this bed, in this apartment.

It’s been some time since I had to fall asleep thinking about him rather than having him next to me. I know when he’s at work, he’ll come home to me, or he’s thinking about me, but is Bennett thinking about me the same way I’m thinking about him?

I messed up. I should’ve never given him the feeling I would consider him trying to win some feud. I should’ve given him the benefit of the doubt than jump into some conclusion. I’m hoping that with my next plan I can open his eyes and show him exactly that he’s the one for me. He deserves it. He deserves me as much as I deserve him. And I’m willing to go through any length to prove it to him. In fact, I have the biggest surprise and perfect place to rekindle with him.

Pacing the bridge in fear he won’t show; multiple scenarios cross my mind on how to mend all of this. It’s only been a day and we’ve never had such a fight, but I’m positive we can get past it. It’s been fifteen minutes when I have nearly given up and grab my purse to walk away.

“Leaving so soon?” I hear Bennett’s voice behind as I bend down.

“No,” I smile as I get up and face him.

“Hi,” he smirks.

My heartbeat picking up and nearly jumping out of my chest, “Hi,” I smile as we stand across from each other in the middle of the bridge.

“You’ve summoned me?”

“Uh, yeah, can we sit down?” I walk towards a bench as he follows suit.

We’re only inches from each other but I feel like we’re worlds apart. It’s a different situation. One that doesn’t sit well with me. We’re usually all over each other but at the moment it’s more of a stranger relationship. I want to say something, but not sure where to start. Instead, he makes the first move.

“You need to decide,” he opens up.

“About?” I’m confused.

“If it’s me or Noah,” his words catch me off guard.

“It’s you. Of course, it’s you,” I place my hands on his thighs, “did you really think I wouldn’t choose you?”

“I don’t know what to think, you didn’t argue some of the things Noah said yesterday,” his words hurt me.

“Bennett, I was baffled at the things he said,” I admit, “but I would never doubt your feelings towards me.”

“Not what it seemed like to me.”

“Oh my god,” I slide closer to him, “I’m sorry I made you feel that way. Bennett, I love you, only you, I want to be with you.”

I stare into his eyes and wait for some kind of reaction.

His lips press against mine in a swift motion, I wasn’t prepared, “I love you,” he mumbles against my lips as if all is forgiven.

Cherishing our kiss, I ignore everything and everyone around us. This moment is only for us. We’re devouring each other in the most passionate ways. His hand wanders as I pull back, “I have a surprise for you,” I grin as I pull out an envelope out of my purse and hand it to him.

“What’s this?”

“Just open it,” I demand with a smile.

As he’s lifting the tab of the envelope and pulls out hockey tickets for the next Predators game I see his face light up with joy. “You didn’t,” his eyes widen as I mumble, “I did.”

He squeezes me nearly taking the life right out of me, “You’re the best girlfriend ever.”

 

Back at my place we cuddle in the bed together before it’s time to leave and go to the stadium for the game. I’m lying on his chest listening and feeling his heartbeat. We’re quiet enjoying the moment, every once in a while, he will kiss the top of my head to let me know he’s still here. I missed being cuddled up inside his arms. I know it was only a day but that’s one day too many without him. There are more surprises in store for tonight he has no idea about and my anticipation is growing.

“I got you a new jersey,” I whisper softly.

Shifting his body to look towards me, “you didn’t have to do that.”

“I did,” I hand him a Predators shirt.

“How cool, it has my name on the back,” he’s overly excited and doesn’t waste any time trying it on, “looks good on me, don’t it?” he nerds out.

“Looks great,” I pull one out for me, “I have one too,” I smile not allowing him to see it though.

 

 

 

Later that afternoon as we enter the Bridgestone Arena, we’re overwhelmed by the action-packed arena – action packed with overly excited fans, the security, and excitement of the possible Stanley Cup win against Winnipeg. Everyone is rooting for our Predators with full excitement and while Bennett and I find our seats, we can’t hear our own thoughts over the screams and uproars.

The national anthem sung by none other than Carrie Underwood herself – a gorgeous human being with such a soulful voice, she brings the entire arena to quietness as her voice echoes through. It’s a blissful moment.

The game starts and I’m mostly excited about the secret I had handled with the crew of the arena. Bennett is sucked into the game, fully engrossed in all the moments, the slams, the scores of the game, he doesn’t even notice the fact my Jersey has a special meaning. One he’s soon to find out. He jumps up with excitement after a score. The moment the kiss cam finally catches us, I take charge and follow through with my plan.

His smile lights up as he sees the camera directed on us on the big screen. He tries to kiss me as I pull back and get on my knees. I’m holding a box with a ring, “Will you finally be my husband?” I ask over the thrilled crowd.

He nods his head and grabs a hold of me to kiss me, “You’re crazy,” he shouts as I show the back of my jersey to the camera. Mrs. Grey!!! Bennett’s eyes widen with joy.

I plan to be his. Forever. And as his proposal didn’t go as planned, I figured I would have to step up my game. I wanted him to know I choose him and no words would’ve been able to fill that. I wanted him to know I choose him because he’s the person I want to be with. I choose him.

I didn’t want just him to know, I needed the world to know. I needed to show him how much I value him.