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In Toronto, the sun was now well above the horizon and the world was beginning to come alive around as people started their day. “We should get started,” La’an said, finally rising from the bench.
Janes stood and nodded his agreement. As they started to walk towards the city in search of somewhere a little warmer, he knew he needed to confront the question they’d both skirted around since she had decided to remain in the past with him. “About us” he began softly.
“Us?” La’an stopped and looked at him, contemplating his words.
“Us'' James repeated, rubbing his hands together nervously “We should take whatever this is” he gestured between the two of them then continued “slowly”. He already knew he wanted it all, but after La’an’s confession earlier he knew it was important for her to take things at her pace, to make her own choices going forward. Even if that choice ended up not being him in the long run.
La’an stared up into his eyes, seeing vulnerability there that mirrored hers. She felt the same feeling she’d had on the street hours before flush in her chest. Finding freedom in her new life she leaned towards James, giving into the sense of trust and ease she’d rarely, if ever, felt. James too seemed drawn towards her. Their lips met in a kiss full of hope and anticipation, and La’an realised she didn’t want to wait. “Slowly” she breathed as they pulled apart “is overrated” and they kissed again. As they drew apart again she simply leaned into his chest, and he wrapped his arms around her. Both knowing that living in the moment was all they really needed to make the most of their future together.