Mid-term break was going pretty well for Val. She hadn’t had much time to enjoy her new home before she left for Sims University so she spent her time looking around. It was small, but perfect for her. It was just her after all. She sighed and looked around her room.

Tiffany was constantly on her mind. They had only had that last weekend to spend time as…as what? Girlfriends? They hadn’t had much time to talk it through. Sure they text and called each other when they could but with Tiffany being hours ahead it was hard for them to get long enough for anything other than a few quick words. On top of their time differences Tiffany was also working a part-time job to save up for a visit to Starlight Shores. She was on her way now and Val couldn’t wait to talk to her, see her, hug her. Val giggled to herself. She couldn’t wait to see Tiffany! Everything would work out. She just knew it.

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Val opened the door and stepped into the entry way. Tiffany stood there, a smile on her face. “Hello little bird.” Tiffany said. Val felt her heart race and her cheeks blush.

“Hello Tiff.” She mumbled.

Tiffany laughed aloud and hugged her. “Oh Valerie. There is no reason for you to be shy with me.” Tiff whispered into her ear. “Now, show me this place you’re so excited about.”

Val took her hand and lead her through the small house. “So here’s the living room and kitchen. That door leads to a back patio. The bathroom is behind that door, and there’s the bedroom.” Val said. They didn’t have to move at all.

“So Valerie, may I see your bedroom?” Tiffany asked.

“My bedroom? Uh, well you’ll be able to see it tonight.” Val said.

“Yes, but I want to see it now.” Tiffany said, reaching her hand up to touch Val’s cheek.

“O-okay.” Val stuttered, leading Tiffany to her room.

Val snuggled up to Tiffany. “I love you” She whispered. She felt Tiffany’s mouth crease into a smile. “I love you too little bird.”

Val took a deep breath and sat up. “Tiffany. I have something I want to show you. Let’s get dressed okay?” Tiffany nodded, saying nothing and slipping her clothes on.

“Follow me.” Val said, taking off towards the beach.

They ran down the path to the beach. From the shore they could see Val’s house on the hill. The sun was beginning to go down, casting an orange glow on the water. When they stopped Val’s heart was racing, but not only from running. Suddenly, her back pocket felt incredibly heavy. She looked to the ground and dug into the sand with her foot. Be brave, Val. You can do this. She thought to herself.

Val reached out and took Tiffany’s hands in hers. “Tiffany. You are my best friend. You picked me up when I had fallen and made sure I was never alone. When we were apart at the beginning of this break I could think of nothing but being with you. I don’t ever want to be away from you again.”

“Tiffany, will you marry me?” Val asked, bending down to one knee.

Tiffany covered her mouth with her hands. “Oui, oui!” She said. “Yes, yes my little bird!”

Val slid the ring onto Tiffany’s finger. She was so nervous and excited she could hardly hold her hand steady. Once the ring was safely on Tiffany pulled her up and into a big hug. “Oh my little bird. I love you so much.” She whispered. Val just buried her head into Tiffany’s shoulder, too happy to say anything at all.

Tiffany pulled away and looked at Val. “Let’s not stop here. Let’s get married right now.” She said.

Val was shocked. “What?” She asked.

“Right here, right now. We’re not technically married, we’re just engaged so I’ll have to go back to France at the end of my trip. If we get married now then I can stay forever.” Tiffany said.

Val shook her head. “Tiffany! You beat me to it!” She wailed, pulling two rings from her pocket smiling. “I told you I never wanted you to leave me again. Why do you think I would have let you go back with a ring on your finger?”

Tiffany laughed and held out her hand again.

The two laughed a looked at each other, wiping tears of joy from the other’s cheek.