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“Thank fuck for that,” I replied with a grin. “Because I’m not sure we have enough money to pay for the number of practice sessions you’d need and the holiday.”
Amy tried to look affronted, smacking a hand against my chest, but as soon as I threaded my fingers through her hair and kissed her, she soon melted against me.
“I love you,” she whispered as we pulled apart.
Looking into her eyes, I saw a flash of darkness, of grief, before a dim light returned.
“I love you too. Always, even if you are shit at skiing.”
We both grinned and were still smiling when Adam and Rachel joined us.
“Hey guys,” Adam said, clinging onto Rachel’s hand. “We’re really sorry but we don’t think we want to go skiing.”
Amy and I started to laugh as I pulled her closely into my side.
“Yeah, we agree,” I said. “I couldn’t afford the compensation for everyone Amy maims.”
“Thank fuck,” Adam groaned, dropping Rachel’s skis that he was holding onto. “Poolside here we come.”
Amy kissed under my ear and whispered. “This is going to be the best year ever.”
I breathed her in and nodded, knowing that we were on our way out of the darkness. It would be a long, slow journey, but we would definitely get there.
