Emily Harper The kiss that we had shared was nothing short of magical. After that, Rye and I had spent the night just looking at the stars and the rest of the fireworks display. I would have been fine with things escalating to a more passionate level, but Rye had told me he didn't want to force things. I was a teensy bit disappointed when he had said that, though. However, the genuineness of his intentions showed through his actions and I admired him for that. The Rye with me was far from the one I'd evicted from my condo unit. My heart was full at the realization I had while I was standing on that deck. I had the answers to my relentless questions. My worries and uncertainties had vanished. There was no doubt about what fate had in store for me. I would now be able to fulfill my prom