We Can Live As We Choose (Paul McCartney) *FINISHED*

Chapter Eighteen: Appreciate

Laurie's POV
We stood there for a long time, just hugging. Lots of people stopped and stared, but we didn't even notice. I felt so safe, and warm in his arms, I just forgot everything bad in the world, even the bad caused by the man himself. And that's all I've thought about for the past 3 years, basically.
I rested my head in the crook of his neck, and he rested his on the side of mine. I could stand there for years, and it felt like we did. But weirdly enough, I didn't mind.
"Will you please forgive me? I know I've been a complete fool, and I've regretted it like I've never regretted anything in my whole life. I'm sorry Laurie, and I love you. I always have, and I always will," he confessed, looking into my eyes the whole time. He made me feel weak at the knees, and I think that's partly the reason why I said;
"Yes, I forgive you, but I'll never really forget you know."
"I know baby I kno-"
"Please, never call me baby," I interrupted with a small, sorrow filled smile. Don't ask me, I just hate the misuse of that word.
"Why?" He asked with a chuckle.
"It sounds disgusting," I explained with a shrug, and a disgusted look on my face.
He laughed louder at me. A laugh I've been longing to hear for 3 years. I couldn't help but smile at it, and hold on to him for dear life.
He's my rock, my love and my save haven. And he'll always be, never mind how many mistakes either of us make, he'll always be the one who makes me happy, and makes me feel like I have a life worth living.
"Thank you," I said, barely above a whisper, so only he could hear.
He chuckled, "For what?"
"For keeping me alive, and making me smile. I love you," I said the words I've been longing to say for 3 years. He smiled and leaned down to kiss me deeply. A kiss I can only describe as wonderful.
"But I still hope you know that my heart's been broken once, and it can't go through that once more."
"Of course darling, I know. I would never be able to live with myself if I broke up with you again. I need you in my life," he supplied to my little speech.
I just smiled at him, with tearstained eyes. Too many emotions in one day.
I looked deep into his hazel brown, beautiful eyes, and relived all of our moments together. All the good memories we've had. All the amazing times, and loving things we've done. I've missed having someone by my side. Cause yeah, sure, I've had friends and stuff, but that's not the same. Nothing will, and nothing ever could replace Paul. He means too much to me.
A/N: it's very short, but it's been a long way coming. Honestly? I'm not really interested in this story anymore.. I haven't updated in 2 months, and that is simply because I'm really, really busy, and there's a lot of stuff going on in my life right now, which I'm sure doesn't interest any of you. I appreciate your words and votes on this story, I really do, but I've moved on from this. Sorry. I love you all