..It was getting close to Christmas break and we were both looking forward to the break from school with much enthusiasm. It had been a pretty hard se...mester academically and we could both use the down time to just get away from it all. But before we got to the break, we had a week and a half left of school.I had just gotten home from school and was upstairs in my room getting a jump on my homework so I could put it all behind me for the day. My sister and I usually get home at different times. 1000/- that we won’t finish last.”“Good. Keep the sum ready.”“Sure. You also be ready to do/give something if you lose.”“Ok, we will see who gives whom.”We didn’t win and were adjudged second by a difference of just 5 votes. Yes, winners were decided based on the number of audience polls, including the judges.I messaged her night, “Be ready as you have lost.”“Be ready for what?”“Surprise, surprise.”The next day I persuaded her to bunk the remaining classes after lunch. I booked a cab to a. ‘I believe that you and I have an errand to run this morn, shall we attend to it?’ Slipping my hand into his, Aidan led me down the corridor to a stall that held a percheron of unknown years. His coat was faded from long hours working in the sun, but his eyes were bright with affection. He wickered softlywhen he saw Aidan approach. With deft hands and a mischievious smile, Aidan led him from his stall, carrying only a bridle. My question must have been blazing across my face, but all he did. Then their lips touched and nothing else in the world mattered."Katie?" he whispered."Yes?" Why are you here?" I need an answer from you." Ask." When you left me almost eight years ago, on that morning, you said you were crazy about me. Is that still true? Be honest!" Damn it, yes! I don't want to mess up your life again, but yes, I still want you. Katie, I love you. I love you more now than eight years ago because I had a chance to get to know you." Good answer," she purred, leaning into him.