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“Sounds good to me.” Hannah smiled then set her fork down after taking one last bite of their shared pastry. “Just promise you won’t spend a fortune on a room.” Nightly rates at a hotel could easily end up costing as much as the tickets themselves depending on how many days they decided to stay. “I think a room with one bed for us to share would be fine.”

The two of them have slept beside each other several times already. Her head resting against his shoulder as she curled up against his side. Whether they were simply chit-chatting or taking a nap, with his arms around her Hannah was able to find peace as if the worries of the world lifted completely offer her shoulders

Around Tristan, it was almost too easy to forget about her responsibilities as a Senshi and just simply enjoy simply being a normal girl going to work while taking classes. This was the first and only relationship she had ever been in and yet something as simple as seeing his smile never failed to make those butterflies stir when they met up after being apart for several months.

“Do you want to get out of here? Go on a walk somewhere maybe?” The cafe was rather crowded, which was definitely good for business, but it also meant that it was a bit louder than normal.

"If you don't mind, I think I'd prefer to go to your place. Mine's a bit crowded with extended family visiting." It wasn't that she didn't love her Aunts and Uncles or their children. It was just loud at times and felt very cramped. But that was also to be expected since she lived at home with her parents. "Some quiet time would be nice."

Their offer had been generous. As long as she was in school and had a part-time job she could stay there rent-free. The only things she would be responsible for were her phone, contributing to groceries as well as utilities. Both of her parents had been very accommodating with her work schedule as of late especially on days where she had picked up a graveyard shift.

While it allowed her to make sizeable payments on her student loans, Hannah definitely looked forward to the day where she would be able to move out, preferably debt free if possible.

WIth eyes alight with laughter Hannah gave Tristian’s hand a gentle squeeze. While they antagonized each other occasionally, Hannah couldn’t help but find their relationship endearing; especially since she was an only child. “Thank you Arianne. Will you be there as well?” She asked since it had been just as long since the two of them had seen each other as well.

Hannah nodded her head, then turned around to guide him out of the labyrinth of bodies that seemed to be trying to barricade them from the exit. By the looks of it, they may want to consider opening a second location; if only to thin out the herd. Either way, she was happy to see how much their family-owned cafe had grown over the years.

Once they had made it outside Hannah reached up to pull her hood over her head before looping her arm through Tristan’s.

With the exception of the sound of vehicles driving over compacted snow, it was relatively quiet outside compared the bustling cafe. Thankfully it seemed like the storm had finally let up, for now at least. While the snowflakes fell at a significantly slower pace the two of them walked side by side she leaned her head against his shoulder in an almost contemplative manner.

“I’m curious.” Hannah paused for a moment, worrying her lower lip as if she were suddenly reconsidering her question. “What are your plans after graduation? Have you given any thought as to what you’d like to do or where you’d like to go?”

"If art is something you want to pursue then don't be so willing to give it up. You are incredibly talented," Hannah pulled the flip book he had made her out of her jacket pocket and hugged it to her chest as if it was a cherished gift.

"The reason I ask is because I wanted to kind of get your thoughts on maybe finding an apartment or townhouse together." A feathering of pink swept across her cheeks as she looked away but it was hard to tell if it was embarrassment or the cold that caused her face to blush.

When they reached the other side of the street Hannah paused for a moment then turned so they stood toe to toe. Her deep blue, gem like eyes looked up at him searchingly, almost as if she had in part expected him to be teasing. But she saw had instead stolen her breath away.

It had taken a fair amount of courage to propose this to Tristan especially since it was the most forward thing she had ever asked of him. in their three-year long relationship. And yet, his response was absolutely sincere, so much so it made her heart swell with happiness.

"I would like that a lot." A small place of their own was all they needed. Nothing big or fancy but a home for the two of them to share. "Maybe, before you leave again, we can take a look at a few apartments. That way we might be able to have a place for you, us..., to move in to after graduation." If it made more sense that Hannah moved in first so they only had to worry about unpacking his things, she would do what she could to make sure the move went as smoothly as possible.

"I've brought it up to them," Her gaze drifted downward. "They have their opinions on the matter but choose to respect my decision." It had nothing to do with him but rather their religious beliefs made them a bit reserved but she was an adult and capable of making her own choices.

Living at home, while it makes sense financially, it offered no space and even less freedom.

Though they had been through a fair share of trials and tribulations, the two of them had worked it out. Distance had been the biggest thing to overcome but they were nearing the end of that. What mattered most is that not only did she love him but she trusted him.