EPILOGUE

ONE YEAR AND SEVEN MONTHS LATER

“I can’t believe we actually made it,” Dani said.

“What? You didn’t think we’d actually ever get married?” Bryan asked, alarmed.

“No…I mean we actually made it this long without having sex.”

“Ah…right. We’re good. And, well, I’ve got great self-control,” Bryan said with a smug voice.

Dani scoffed. “There was that one time that I had to stop you.”

“Yeah…I remember that. I was kind of afraid you wouldn’t. Afraid, but hoping at the same time. Oh well, my one loss of control was nothing to all the times you tried-.”

“All right, all right, fine,” said Dani. “Well, we made it. And that’s what counts. You know, maybe I just wanted you more than you wanted me.”

“Doubtful, highly doubtful,” said Bryan.

Dani smiled up at him. “You’re a lot stronger than I thought you were,” she commented.

“I don’t know whether to take that as a compliment or an insult.”

“Well, its either that or I’m much skinnier than I thought I was.”

“Doubtful,” said Bryan. “Highly doubtful.”

Dani gaped at Bryan indignantly. “Excuse me? If I’m that fat maybe you should just put me down then!”

“I can’t put you down,” said Bryan. “Its all part of the tradition. I have to carry you through the door.”

“Do you also have to carry me on the whole elevator ride and down the hall?” Dani asked.

“Just for good measure,” said Bryan.

“What floor are we on anyway? We’ve been in here for forever.”

“Floor eleven. Maybe English elevators are slower than American elevators.”

Dani laughed. “Then maybe we should have gone to Germany first,” said Dani. “I heard they have quick elevators.” Their honeymoon was going to be a tour of Europe. First was England, and then France, then Spain, then Germany and Belgium, and lastly Ireland. After that they were going to Florida to catch a flight to Puerto Rico, where Dani was going to introduce Bryan to her family that live there.

“We’re here,” Bryan said as the elevator made a ding noise. The doors opened and Bryan carried Dani out into the hall.

“Go left,” Dani said, seeing a sign on the wall indicating the room numbers.

A few moments later they were at the door to their hotel suite. Dani slid the key card through the mechanism, and the door clicked open. Bryan carried her through the door.

“Okay, now can you put me down?” Dani asked.

Bryan ignored her. “Aren’t you glad that you held out though?” he asked. “I mean, you actually did it. You waited until you were married. Aren’t you proud?”

“Yeah, I am,” Dani realized. “It feels good. Its still hard to believe we stayed abstinent for two whole years though.”

“But you know, I heard that the longer you wait, the better it is. You see, all of the sexual tension builds up, as well as the desire and passion and all that. So when you actually give in to it, it’s supposed to be even more amazing.”

Dani smiled. “Well, I’m ready to find out,” she said.

“Me too,” said Bryan. “We’ve waited long enough.” With his foot he shut the door closed.

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There's the end. I'm sad, but you know, every story needs an end, and you can only continue rambling on for so long. Please let me know what you guys think of it. I was thinking of maybe writing a sequel. I think its weird for romance stories to have a sequel, but it seems somewhat fitting. Maybe its just me. The sequel would start at Puerto Rico, the last leg of Dani and Bryan's honeymoon. It would probably be written in Bryan's point of view this time, rather than Dani's. I have some ideas on what to write about, but it might not end up as long as this one. So, let me know what you think about this sequel idea, let me know if you would read it or not. Just as a heads up, if I did write it, it would probably be called Forever Yours. Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments. And just so that we're clear once again, Coke is most definitely better than Pepsi.