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The rehearsals are going well but Simon keeps making mistakes in the dance steps and even manages to forget the lyrics of the songs he has sung hundreds of times.
His mind is somewhere else, totally somewhere else.
Since he woke up this morning he has not had time to sit down and take the time to realize what had happened.
The call from the Court and ... and Wille!
They confessed their love for each other!
After less than 10 days how could his life have changed so much?
How in 10 days did he manage to question everything?
After his last disastrous affair, he had promised himself that he would never commit again .... much less fall in love.
These last 10 days have been nothing but whirlwinds After whirlwinds.
The day he met Wille for the first time, it was as if he had been struck by lightning, literally.
When he turned around that night and his gaze met Wille's, he knew without knowing.
He knew that the beat that his heart missed meant something.
He knew that his teasing behavior towards this stranger meant something.
However, he had tried hard after that first night to stop thinking about him because they would never see each other again anyway and no, he would not let himself get drawn into a relationship with a stranger.
During their second meeting, his heart raced again when he saw Wille contemplating the painting.
He was even cuter than he remembered.
He knew at that moment that he had to see him again.
The mystery that surrounded Wille, his shyness, but also his strength of character that was hidden behind it, the way their conversation was so fluid, so simple, all of this attracted him like a magnet.
Wille gave off such an aura like he had never seen before.
Of course he got scared when Wille told him he was in Germany. He didn't want to answer his message. It was too scary, this stranger who, what, was following him?
But what he had felt in Wille's presence, that didn't scare him at all.
He never explained it to himself but he couldn't deny the instant attraction he felt for him.
His sad look but at the same time full of tenderness, hope, laughter, yes he fell for it right away.
Of course he got scared again when he finally knew what Wille was hiding. Who wouldn't have been scared in front of a real prince after all?
But once again his attraction was too strong for him to stop at that and above all he understood now why Wille understood him so well.
Despite their different situations, they were experiencing more or less the same thing, having to manage their lives in the public eye, seeing their lives slip away from them sometimes.
When he went to pick up Wille right after the concert, he didn't even think for a second when Alex suggested the idea to him as a joke.
He remembers his conversation with her that night.
She had seen that something was bothering him, she knew him so well.
He ended up telling her about the secret meetings, the similarities in their tastes and especially what he had felt and that he couldn't forget.
It all started with a joke "we should have kidnapped him before we left" she had told him laughing.
But Simon took it literally.
He remembers saying to her "what if I went to get him?" He had heard himself say without thinking. He saw Alex burst out laughing and stop dead after a few seconds when she saw that he looked serious.
Everything got out of control and 10 minutes after the concert he was on the bus on his way to Munich.
A totally crazy impulse but one that he couldn't stop.
He didn't even know if Wille would follow him. It was completely crazy.
It was then when Wille took his hand and agreed to follow him on the bus that he knew, he knew that he was in love.
That he would give anything to protect him, to give him the life he deserves.
But he didn't know what Wille felt.
Maybe it was just an escape for him, just a vacation as he said, a little temporary rebellion.
It doesn't matter, he'll take what Wille can give him even if it's just a long-distance friendship.
At that moment he knew he would do anything to stay in his life.
The more days passed, the more his hope grew. Wille's behavior with him gave him hope.
In Warsaw he finally allowed himself to imagine what his life with Wille could be like and not just as a friend... but there was always this doubt.
He fell in love almost immediately but he knows very well that it is not normal, that no one falls in love so quickly.
So hearing Wille confess his love to him this morning, his whole world started to spin.
He couldn't believe it and the joy he felt at that moment is incomparable to all those he had experienced before.
The cherry on the cake.... Wille is ready to give up the Crown for him, for him!!!
He certainly didn't expect that, it hadn't even crossed his mind.
How could it have? Even in his wildest dreams he wouldn't have dared to think about it.
And here they are now. Him living his dream on stage and Wille changing his life 360° for him.
When he thinks about it, his head spins.
Wille is going to give up everything for him!
No, it's not right, he can't let him do this just for him.
- Guys, I have to... I have to... I'm coming back!
He doesn't even give the band time to react before he storms off stage.
He ignores the technicians who watch him go by like a madman, the fans who shout his name when they see him cross the parking lot.
He knocks like a madman on the bus door.
The driver had fallen asleep since he wasn't supposed to be back for another 2 hours.
- Simon, what's going on? Wille immediately asks.
- Alex can you give us a few minutes please? He manages to articulate while trying to catch his breath.
Once alone, Simon approaches Wille and kisses him tenderly, passionately.
He stops when he feels Wille's lips trembling against his, he is laughing.
- Did you just leave rehearsals to come kiss me?
- Originally no, but I couldn't resist, sorry
- Oh Simon never again will you have to apologize for wanting to kiss me, never.
Simon snuggles into Wille's arms. He needs to feel this security for what he is about to say.
- What's going on Simon says tenderly Wille while stroking his hair.
Simon remains silent, his breathing is returning to normal and Wille says nothing even if a fear begins to rise in him.
He knows that Simon will talk to him when he is ready. He continues to stroke his hair and hold him as close as possible to him.
- Wille ... Simon begins while remaining huddled against his chest.
He doesn't know what will come of this conversation and he wants to take everything he can while he still can.
- Are you ... are you doing all this for my sake?
Simon feels Wille tense at these words and when he feels his hands on his shoulders that push him away from him, his eyes start to shine.
He ruined everything that's it ... why couldn't he keep his fears to himself? Couldn't he just enjoy what he had?
He feels Wille's thumb wiping his cheek under his eye.
A tear fell without him realizing it.
It took Wille a few seconds to understand what Simon meant.
He forces him to raise his face towards him by lifting his chin with his hand delicately.
- Simon I want to be with you ... but no ... no I'm doing it for my sake.
I don't want to be a prince, I don't want to be the backup and I talked about it with my brother and he's fine with that. He supports me.
A small smirk appears on his face as he continues...
- The question is rather will you still want me when I have become someone like everyone else and unemployed too?
Simon looks at him and returns the same smirk
- What the hell do you think?
They both hug each other and Wille spins Simon in the air.
They both laugh heartily.
Once they stop, Simon puts his hands on Wille's cheeks and a wild kiss follows. They stumble backwards so strong is their fervor and fall on one of the benches.
They kiss for a long time, both happy when they are interrupted by knocks on the bus door.
- Oh damn the rehearsals! I left them in the middle of a song. I couldn't concentrate.
They both start laughing again while getting up.
Wille runs his hand through Simon's hair and whispers to him
- I'm not moving from here, I'm waiting for you, you have nothing to fear.
After a last kiss, Simon finally gets out of the bus.
It is with a heart full of love and confidence in the future that he goes back on stage.
He was totally unleashed that evening on stage, he had never had such energy.
The stadium was crazy.
The group didn't understand anything except that something important must have happened during the break this afternoon.
The next 5 days are the same, completely crazy.
Wille and Simon are like in a dream, in their own bubble.
They experience their new love like two teenagers, much to the dismay of the rest of the group who are fed up with seeing them making out at every turn.
With Eric's help, they have less need to hide. He managed to convince the Court to let Wille live this adventure with the promise that he would return to the castle at the end of the European tour.
The Court is not really aware of this, for them Wille travels to Europe to discover the world and recharge his batteries.
They intentionally hid Simon and the band.
Wille suspects that they are still looking for him and the more the days go by, the more he knows that they are getting closer.
They no longer hide from the band but nevertheless remain very discreet outside the bus.
Wille always waits until the concerts have started to sneak backstage and returns to the bus during the encores.
The lawyers have made all the technicians sign NDA allowing Wille and Simon to behave normally during rehearsals and breaks during the concerts.
Alex had to put this in place when she realized she couldn't stop them from making out at every opportunity.
Real horny teenagers.
They manage to sneak off alone to go for a walk in town.
Both with caps and sunglasses, they manage to go unnoticed.
They also have a few evenings in museums after they close.
If this is how their life will be, they want to sign right away.
They have never been happier.
Unfortunately the shadow of the end of the European tour is fast approaching.
The bus is on its way to Spain where the last two concerts will take place before they fly to the United States.
With all this new excitement, Simon had forgotten that Wille had told him that he could follow him to "Europe".
In fact, he hadn't really taken the measure of these words.
Arriving in Barcelona, they have the evening off. They all talk about New York, Simon tells Wille that he wants to go up to the Empire State Building with him.
He feels that Wille is much less enthusiastic than him but does not want to make the remark in front of everyone.
He waits until they are in the room and sees that Wille is stressed.
Something he had not done for the last 5 days, he is biting the skin of his thumb when Simon comes out of the bathroom.
- Simon... I... I will not be able to come with you to the United States.
I will never be allowed to leave the European continent, the Court will stop me.
- But ... but ....
Simon can't speak.
Everything is turning upside down in his head, his heart is pinching.
He doesn't want to be separated from Wille, it's too soon.
- You told me you wouldn't want to be separated from me anymore...
The sobs can be heard in his voice.
- I don't want to but I'm still the Prince of Sweden, I have no choice.
- But what's the difference??? You've traveled all over Europe with us!!!!
The anger in Simon's voice pinches Wille's heart
- Yes Europe... without borders...
If I show up at a border and also go to another continent, the Court will be alerted immediately. They will know where I am and will make sure I can't board.
Wille slowly approaches Simon to take him in his arms but for the first time he pushes him away.
- I need to be alone for a moment, excuse me...
And with these words Simon leaves the bedroom and Wille sees tears running down his cheeks.
He runs after him in the bus
- Simon wait!....
But Simon has already gone down and the door closes behind him.
Alex, having witnessed the scene, explains to him that it is better to leave him alone for now and that he will come back later on his own.
She knows how Simon reacts when he is overwhelmed by his emotions.
To lighten the mood she explains to him that it is thanks to these moments that they met.
When Simon has trouble managing his overflowing emotions he takes refuge in museums.
Wille decides to wait for him in the bedroom, to give him space but when after 2 hours he has no news, no response to his messages, he can't hold on any longer.
He searches on his phone and quickly finds what he wants.
He rushes out of the bedroom and when he meets Alex, tells her he's coming back.
- You don't know where he is, you won't find him she tells him before he leaves the bus but too late, Wille is already running through the deserted streets.
After 15 minutes he stops in front of a building where only the front is lit.
He is completely out of breath.
He rings the intercom and when the guard answers he tries to explain himself without seeming crazy.
He suddenly hears the beep of the door opening and finds himself facing a guard who frowns.
- Your friend is in the room at the back... you have an hour, no more.
After thanking him at least 10 times, Wille starts running through the museum.
He looked on his phone for the one closest to the bus and had been certain that Simon would be there, he had felt it.
When he arrives out of breath in the last room, he sees Simon sitting on the other side of the room facing a magnificent painting. He turns his back to him.
He knows from the way Simon's body tenses that he has understood that he is there but he does not move, does not turn around.
Wille moves forward very slowly and when he arrives right behind Simon he just hears in a whisper
- I'm sorry
At these words Wille leans against the back of Simon still seated and wraps his arms around him.
Simon puts his hands on his forearms and leans his head back to nestle in Wille's neck.
- It's me who is sorry, Wille whispers in turn.
I should have been clearer with you, forgive me.
It will only be temporary. I thought I would use the time of your concerts in the United States to speak to the Court and make sure I would be free when you return.
That's what Eric and I planned.
Simon suddenly turns around, forcing Wille to straighten up.
Seeing his big eyes open in surprise, Wille continues
- I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it. Everything happened so quickly and we're so happy, I think part of me didn't want to tell you right away so as not to ruin everything
I'm really sorry Simon.
- I... I... I still have a hard time believing that you love me and that you're going to turn your whole life upside down for me.
It scares me as much as it makes me want it and when you told me you weren't coming with us I thought it meant your vacation was over and you were going back to Sweden for good.
- You won't get rid of me like that... you kidnapped me remember?
I'm yours now.... it's not called Stockholm syndrome for nothing he finally says with a smile that makes Simon crack.
- I love you Wille
- I love you my love
It's the first time Wille uses a sweet little name and it finishes off Simon.
He throws himself on him and again their kiss is so intense that they have a hard time not losing their minds.
They leave the museum together and on the way back to the bus Simon suddenly stops.
He signals to Wille to look across the street and Wille nods eagerly.
Simon takes his phone and sends a message to Alex to let her know that they are together and that they will not be back until the next morning.
Her answer arrives almost instantly.
"💜 I can't believe it! He really found you! 🥰
Good night lovers! "
It was difficult for them to separate from the hotel receptionist because she recognized Simon right away.
They had to come across a fan....
It is true that he is even more famous in Spain, his country.
Simon loves meeting his fans but now he would really love to do something else that includes Wille naked, he hopes.
Also He just wants to spend a night without hearing Olle's snoring, or having to be careful not to make too much noise.
To ensure her discretion, Simon offers the receptionist 2 VIP tickets for the next day's concert and an autograph.
After crying and promising to keep their secret, she finally gives them their key.
Despite Simon's opposition, she insisted on upgrading them to the most beautiful suite in the hotel.
Arriving in the room, they discover a huge room with an oversized bed and a bathroom that is just as good as the one in the palace where Wille lives.
There is a huge whirlpool bathtub right in the middle.
- Fame really does have its good sides, laughs Simon, joined by Wille right away.
- Ohhhhhhhh I would kill for a bath, moans Wille
- Ahhh? Well, listen, go ahead.... uh, I'm going to watch TV in the meantime.
A hint of disappointment can be heard in Simon's voice and Wille doesn't miss it.
- Or not, he answers with a little smile
- Wille if you want to take a bath go ahead don't worry about me
Wille comes closer to Simon putting his arms around his waist.
- Or not ... you don't watch TV ....
- ohhhhhh
- I like it when the water is very hot and you?
Wille's sweet voice against his ear almost overcomes Simon's legs, fortunately Wille holds him by the waist.
After undressing in silence, Wille enters the hot water with a moan of pleasure that brings a shy smile to Simon's lips.
After he motions for him to join him, Simon delicately enters and lies down with his back against Wille's chest, his head in the hollow of his shoulder.
They stay like that for several minutes, Wille caressing Simon's arms up and down, up and down, with his fingertips, who closes his eyes and savors the sensation.
Wille's hands then rest on the top of his shoulders and his fingers begin to massage them tenderly.
- You're so tense, my love... aren't you comfortable?
- Hummmm... It's... it's just the aches and pains from the shows.
Wille's touch, his concern for his well-being, the little nickname filled with love, Simon is on cloud nine.
- Stand up a little straighter, Wille tells him tenderly and begins to massage his shoulders.
- Hummmmm ohhh humm yes there yes that's it
Wille chuckles at each little moan he provokes in Simon each time he comes across a tension and lingers on it to make it disappear.
Simon didn't think he was so tense and Wille's magic hands he didn't expect that either...
- Hummm you should never have shown me hummm this talent....
I want hummmm that every night now
Wille laughs and kisses Simon's shoulder
- Anything you want Love
Once Simon is completely relaxed, they stay in the water, Simon against Wille again. Wille continues to touch Simon's skin, his arms, his chest while Simon does the same on Wille's arms that surround him.
It's the first time they take time for themselves, alone without rushing, without a voice behind the door.
They know that their time together is limited, either by the Court or by the departure of the group to the United States.
Wille has never felt this before.
All he wants is to be with Simon, to cherish him, to protect him.
He knows the Simon of the shadows, not the one who is full of confidence on stage, but the one who doubts, who has been hurt.
He is always generous, but even more so with those close to him.
He refuses to be the one who will hurt him.
- I ... Wille stammers, breaking the silence
I will do everything I can to come back to you quickly, you know that, right?
- Yes, but I'm afraid, and if they stop you?
- You'll come kidnap me for real then and I'll run away with you
- Wille... be serious!
- I am....
With these words, Simon turns around and sees in Wille's eyes that yes he is very serious.
They kiss as if to seal a promise that no matter what happens, they will be together.
After a while, the water having cooled down and their bodies warmed by the excitement rising between them, they end up separating and getting out of the bathtub.
They order room service and eat quickly before snuggling up against each other in bed.
Both feel a tension, both want more but neither dares to make the first step thinking that the other is not ready.
- Simon.... whispers Wille
- Yes? Simon whispers
My god, they're both so stupid. It could be hilarious if it wasn't so cute, so tender in fact.
- Can I... can I touch you?
- God Please, yes!
Relief, anticipation, can be heard in Simon's voice as he turns onto his back and lets Wille's hand run first down his cheek, then down his neck, exploring his chest, brushing his nipples.
At that, a shiver runs through Simon's entire body who moans softly.
It doesn't take anything more for Wille to intensify the pressure of his fingers on his skin and for him to start venturing towards the elastic of Simon's boxer shorts.
One finger below, he stops as Simon's body writhes under his hands.
He looks at him as if to ask if he can continue.
- Wille please moans even more Simon while pushing Wille's hand with his own to make it pass entirely inside his boxer shorts.
He then feels Wille's fingers brush his sex for the first time. A wave of pleasure overwhelms him and he moans even more.
He loses all control when he feels his hand grab him entirely and start to go from bottom to top.
Wille's breath and moans in his ear are added and Simon wants more. He wants everything from Wille and he wants to give him everything.
He turns his head and kisses Wille passionately while letting his hand frantically run through his hair, his arm, his torso.
He then puts his hand on Wille's buttocks and makes him get even closer to him.
He feels his hard cock against his hip and can't take it anymore. He straightens up and positions himself above Wille, their two bodies against each other.
His two hands on each side of Wille's face help him keep his upper body above him in order to continue kissing him.
He ends up sitting astride him to admire him with his fingers tracing the outline of his face.
- You're so handsome Wille, he breathes
Wille blushes at these words and moves his hips a little making his cock rub between Simon's buttocks.
The two moan at the same time.
- Wille...I want to love you, feel you
Wrap myself around you
I want to hold you, please you
- Hummmm Simon I want to feel you around me too
Simon suddenly gets up, gets dressed, quickly kisses Wille at the same time and as he leaves the room just says "I'll be right back" before the door closes on him.
Wille didn't have time to understand what was happening at all, didn't have time to react, to say anything.
He is still open-mouthed in surprise and sits up slowly in bed trying to understand what just happened.
How did they go from "I want you" to Simon who rushes out of the room?
The cold he feels at the sensation of Simon's body being lost on him so suddenly, gives him a shiver.
Yet Simon told him that he wanted him too ... he doesn't understand
- ohhhhh ....
He had barely finally realized what Simon was doing when his phone rang...Alex ...he hesitated to answer but quickly told himself that it wasn't normal.
Why is she calling him and not Simon and why so late when she knows they're together and suspects what they're doing?
- Alex?
- Wille I don't have much time. Is Simon with you?
- Uh he went to do a little shopping.
Luckily Alex can't see his embarrassment on the phone
What's going on?
- Wille...they're here! I just had a visit from a certain Jan Olof at the bus door.
Luckily you weren't there, I was able to get rid of them but I think they must be waiting somewhere for you to come back.
- Shit! That can't be true! Thanks Alex, I'm sorry
- At least it gives you time to think tonight about what you want to do but tomorrow you'll have to decide
He barely has time to hang up when the door opens and a breathless Simon reappears with two small boxes in his hands.
He manages to ignore what he just learned because he doesn't want to ruin this moment. No, the Court won't ruin this moment.
- Simon! You could have told me where you were going he manages to laugh
. Sorry I was caught up in the moment I didn't think too much Simon laughs in turn.
Is everything okay?
Simon feels that Wille is a little weird
- Yes everything is perfect
He signals to Simon to join him
Simon hurries to take off his clothes and his body takes back the place above Wille, which he should never have left.
He puts down next to them the box of condoms and lubricant that he went to buy at the pharmacy dispenser across the street, which he had spotted when they arrived.
They both look at each other with red cheeks, Wille with his hands on Simon's hips.
- Are you sure?
- Yes Simon I want you here right now
I just don't know uh
- We're going to do this together don't worry
Simon then leans towards Wille to kiss him.
Their kiss increases in intensity, their two bodies start to rub against each other like in Warsaw.
The excitement takes hold of them and in a quick movement Wille lifts Simon as if he weighed nothing and turns him over on the bed and ends up on top of him.
The little gasp of surprise that Simon let out is quickly replaced by a laugh and then by his moans as Wille covers his neck, his chest, his stomach with tender kisses.
Everything is so natural between them and the intensity is at its maximum as if their bodies belong to each other.
They are in each other's arms slowly coming down from their orgasm.
Their symbiosis was just magical, they have never experienced this before.
They both know that they will never be able to do without each other again, that never with anyone else will they be able to reach this level of love and pleasure. The evidence is there.
The intensity between them and their looks do not lie.
Sometimes it transcends consciousness and in their eyes is reflected the flame of the soul that they recognize, their soul mate.
Lovingly snuggled together, Wille doesn't want to break this moment but Alex's call comes back to him and he can't hide it from Simon.
As he strokes his hair, he takes a long breath.
- I have to tell you something...
- Yes? You seem serious to me Simon laughs
- Simon....
At the tone of Wille's voice, Simon raises his head from his chest and looks at him.
He sees the annoyance on his face
- What's wrong?
- They.... they're here....
- What? What do you mean? Who?
- The Court, Jan Olof my mother's secretary.... Alex called earlier when you went out.
- They found me and were at the bus.
Alex is sure they're waiting for me nearby.
- Ohhhhhh Que Mierda!
They remain silent for a few minutes as if the problem would disappear.
Wille suspects that if Jan Olof came himself it is not just to see if he is okay.
Anger rises in him. They can't even leave him for 2 weeks, no they have to control everything he does.
- I have an idea! Simon suddenly exclaims as he sits up quickly on the bed.
I wanted to talk to you about it after the last concert but I think that could be a solution
At Wille's questioning look, he continues
- My mom... she... she lives in the countryside near here.
We just have to go there tomorrow morning and you could stay there while I finish the concerts
- Your mom? Wille's eyes widen
Wille knew that Simon lived in Spain but he hadn't thought about the fact that his family did too.
- Yes actually I had thought...well I had hoped to be able to introduce her to you after the concerts so it's only a few days earlier
- Do you want me to stay with your mom alone for several days?
- Umm yes seen like that, it can be scary indeed chuckles Simon embarrassed.
It's too early is it? Well yes of course it's too early, it's stupid forget it we'll find another solution.
- Simon it doesn't scare me. I would be honored to meet her. I just don't want to involve her in all this and I'm not sure she'll appreciate finding herself with a stranger who also brings so much trouble to her son.
- Are you kidding? She's going to feel like she's living one of her telenovellas for real! She's going to love it! Simon laughs
- But how can you be sure that she'll accept the situation, that she'll accept me?
- Because I love you and she can only love you too.
That can give you a few more days of respite I think
Simon approaches Wille and kisses him tenderly.
- Ok then .... Wille answers while returning a kiss.
- We'll find a solution Wille I promise you.
At dawn, Simon informs Alex of their plan and promises to be back early in the afternoon for the rehearsals.
He and Wille haven't slept much because they're too consumed by stress.
Wille because he is going to meet Simon's mama and he would have preferred it to be in another situation than him running away from his duty... what will she think of me? She will think that I am a coward who does not assume his responsibilities.
he had asked Simon during the night.
Simon spent the next 10 minutes lecturing him, forbidding him to say such things again.
It makes him sad to see how the Court and his mother have put so many bad images of himself in his head.
He promises himself that he will spend the rest of his life changing that if Wille gives him the chance.
Alex sent them a car with the bus driver and before the sun is fully up, they are heading to Simon's childhood home.
Unable to sleep Wille asked him lots of questions about this period and he already loves Linda. From what Simon told him about her, she is the opposite of his mother and even if he is stressed, he is impatient to meet her.
Simon had wanted to buy her a bigger house but she always refused to leave the place where her children grew up.
Simon was stressing out because it was the first time he was going to introduce someone to her so officially and also leave him alone with her.
He hoped that Wille would not run away because he would be too overwhelmed by emotions.
After an hour's drive, they were in the countryside, surrounded by forests and fields.
The landscape was beautiful, relaxing.
When the car entered a small dirt road between the trees, there was a certain tension in the car.
Simon squeezed Wille's hand in his as if to give both of them courage.
The car parked in front of a beautiful house surrounded by flowers.
Wille was dazzled by the beauty of the place and especially the calm that emanated from it.
At the sound of the car Linda came out onto the landing and looked intrigued towards the car.
Simon realized that in all this he had just forgotten to warn her.....
He kissed Wille, asked him to wait a little in the car.
He took a deep breath and got out of the car.
Wille saw the gaping smile appear on Linda's face when she realized that it was her son.
His mother had never welcomed him like that, never.
Even less when she hugged him as if her life depended on it.
Wille felt a touch of jealousy when he saw Simon and his mother.
He then saw them talking and saw Linda's gaze go from the car to Simon, from Simon to the car with eyes that grew bigger as they went along.
When he saw a huge smile form on her face, Wille let out the breath he hadn't even realized he was holding.
Simon approaches his door and when he opens the door for him and sees his smile, almost all the stress goes away.
- Are you ready? Simon says tenderly as he holds out his hand to help him get out of the car.
He in turn takes a deep breath and with Simon's help gets out of the car....