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I’d like to work so my goal this week is to get my portfolio and resume together. But before I crack down on the job hunt I have one more day of relaxation. So I’m off to Derrick’s for one last fun day.
    We decided to spend today on Derrick’s boat with our families. It’s the last day of summer for Derrick since he’s starting law school tomorrow. This will be a great way to bring an end to our summer-time bliss and prepare for the next few months ahead.
    I chose to drive over to Derrick’s place on my own and meet my family over at the marina. This makes the most sense to me since I’ll be staying over at Derrick’s tonight, like I pretty much do every other night anyway.
    Derrick has been up my ass asking me to move into his condo, but I’d rather wait till I know I can contribute somehow. I know he wants to take care of me and can handle the expenses, but still I’d feel better knowing we’re in it together.
    When I arrive at Derrick’s condo he’s sitting at his desk in the living room with his Red Sox ball cap on backwards. He turns to face me and looks at me like he wants to attack.
    He looks way too good to just be going sailing. I think I’d rather stay home all day and admire the man sitting in front of me.
    “You have that look in your eye again Derrick. I don’t want to have to explain anymore bruises on my ass.” I tell him plopping down on his super comfy couch.
    “Oh come on Angel that wasn’t my fault you fell off the bed and hurt your little ass. Maybe next time you’ll be more careful and won’t have to walk around funny cause your ass hurts.”
    “Well if you wouldn’t have been tickling me like you were I wouldn’t have fallen off of your bed.”
    “I beg to differ with you love. All I wanted was for you to say yes to move in with me. Since you continue to say no, I think it’s best that I torture you somehow.”
    I start to giggle as I watch him cross the room to come stand in front of me by the couch.
    “What’s so funny Chloe?” He asks running his fingers through my waves and taking a seat next to me.
    “Nothing is funny except for you and your persistence. I love you, you know that?”
    “I do, so move in with me.”
    “Oh god Derrick, I told you I would as soon as I find a job.”
    Derrick pouts like a little kid that just lost his best friend. It’s time for a subject change, if nothing else he’ll be pouncing on me in no time.
    “So are you ready for your first day of law school tomorrow?” I ask.
    “Yep, I can’t believe I’m going back to school for another three years.” He says with a laugh.
    “Well just think after those three years you’ll be a lawyer.”
    “Yeah, right after I pass the bar exam in three years.” He says looking down at the ground.
    “You will, I have faith in you and your smarts.” I say with a wink.
    Derrick really is one of the smartest people I know and has accomplished so much in his life already. Becoming a lawyer has always been a dream of his since he was young. His Papa was a well known lawyer in the Boston area and after he passed away Derrick made it his mission to follow in Papa’s footsteps. I really do admire him for his goals and the way he goes about achieving everything he sets out to do. Sometimes he puts way too much pressure on himself, but now I’m here to support him through the next three years and I feel really good about that.
    “You ready to hit the road and meet up with everyone at the marina.” I ask.
    “Sure, let’s just load up the car and we’ll get going.” He replies still pouting.
    “Hey don’t be a piss head today, Derrick. Everything will work out don’t stress about it okay. Today is supposed to be fun. Smile…for me?”
    I turn to face him and wrap my arms around his neck. He still has a pout on his face and his beautiful baby blues look so sad. I touch my lips to his and give him a kiss that will hopefully snap him out of his mood. He returns the kiss sliding his tongue into my