Page 113 of The Secret Of Us

We’ve even started making plans to move in together. Both of us still live at home right now, but we’ve been saving to find a new place. When I told Isaac that I wanted to move out, he was more offended than I thought he would be, but I know he’s happy for me, too.

Noah has become a new addition to our family, easily fitting in with the group. He even plays football with Luke and Isaac on weekends, and I show up at every single game. Violet, Jinhee, and I sit on the sidelines cheering on our partners, even when they lose—which is most of the time because Isaac still can’t kick a ball to save his life.

I’ve never been happier in my life. Even though I’m not living out some grand dreams or following a typical life path, I’m surrounded by so much love that nothing else seems to matter.

“Look up!”

Noah’s voice drags me out of my thoughts, and my jaw drops when I lift my head to look at the sky. It’s bathed in a wash of green and blue streaks, the colours dancing across the star-studded sky. Pictures don’t do it justice. I squeeze Noah’s arm again, silently urging him to look up even though I know he already is. He lets out a soft laugh before he presses a kiss against the top of my head.

I tear my gaze away from the bright sky above to look at him, and he’s got that beautiful smile on his face that he reserves just for me.

“Happy New Year,” Noah says,

He doesn’t give me a chance to respond before he kisses me, warmth flooding my body. Noah presses his forehead against mine, and when I look into his starry eyes, the lights reflected in them, all I see is his love for me, and the rest of our lives.

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