Post by Austen Blackwell on Feb 25, 2018 11:26:12 GMT -5
Unscripted just ended and went off air as Mercedes finished up some paperwork before she was able to leave. Austen had the SUV all packed up, and was ready. He had already showered, and put on a long sleeve shirt, some jeans, and a fresh pair of kicks. He grabbed his phone and sent a text to Mercedes to let her know he was in the parking lot. A gathering of fans were together near the parking lot as Austen headed over and started to sign some autographs until she was all finished up. He took some selfies, and even offered some hugs to some of the younger fans. Mercedes comes running out, as she was ready to see him, and get out of there. She smiles, as she throws her own bag she had in the SUV, before heading over to him and that fans.
Mercedes: Hey guys.
Austen hears her voice and signs a few more autographs.
Austen: Thank you all!
He heads back towards Mercedes and embraces her in a hug, lifting her off of the ground.
Austen: Hey there, fiancee!
He kisses her.
Mercedes: Someone is in a better mood.
She smiles as she wraps her arms around him as they hear a few fans whistle.
Austen: I am.
They start heading back to the SUV as he carries her.
Mercedes: Same as before? Just driving, nowhere in particular?
She looks at him, as she smiles, happy they could do this, and wasn’t sure which he was wanting to do.
Austen: Hop into the passenger’s seat. We are going for a drive.
He smiles.
Austen: Got you Gummy Worms and Orange Fanta. Your faves.
He puts her bags into the back.
Mercedes: This is why you are the best. I love you babe.
She hops into the passenger seat, as she watches him, waiting for him to get into the SUV.
Austen: I love you, too.
He hops into the SUV as they leave the parking lot. Austen looks over to her and smiles. He immediately heads opposite of home. They start driving through some unfamiliar places.
Austen: You ready for a surprise?
Mercedes looks at him, as she nods her head. She was needing something to pick her up even more after dealing with Jason Hunter. She looks out the window.
Mercedes: Yeah I am. What is it?
Austen: Be patient, babe.
He reaches out and takes her hand. The two of them smile as he turns off the road and heads down an oddly dark road.
Mercedes: Alright I can be patient.
She smiles lightly, as she looks down at her phone, shaking her head.
Mercedes: Why do people feel the need to argue things?
Austen: Don’t make me take it from you!
She sees some water just off from the road.
Mercedes: Alright, I will put it away.
It was clear some things were on her mind. She puts her phone away though, as she looks off to the water. She was still curious.
Mercedes: How much longer then?
Austen: We are almost there…
They pull into a parking spots. Through a few trees, Mercedes can’t really make out where they are but he smiles and says nothing. Heading out of the SUV, he starts to walks in hopes she follows. She gets out, as she does follow him, catching up to him.
Mercedes: Where are we at?
She hooks her arm in with his as they walk along the water.
Austen: Look up.
She goes and she sees the lighthouse.
Mercedes: Oh wow, that is so beautiful.
She was looking at the colors, as she looks up at it. She smiles wide, as all the thoughts in her head went out the window.
Austen: More relaxed now?
As they approached the lighthouse, he had setup a blanket already as they took a seat at the base of the lighthouse and looked out towards the water.
Austen: No matter what. You and me? At the end of the day it is you and me.
She nods her head yes.
Mercedes: I am relaxed. This is what we needed.
She looks at him, before back to the water.
Mercedes: You are right, it will always be you and me.
They sit down on the blanket as Mercedes sits in front of him. He wraps his arms around her.
Austen: Two more months… Miss Carter. And it will be Mrs. Blackwell.
She places her hands on his hands, as she nods her head.
Mercedes: You are right, at least personally it will be. I think professionally, I keep Carter for my last night. Might be better. What do you think?
Austen: I am fine with that. But when we step out of the building…
He wants to hear it.
Mercedes: When we step outside of the building, I will be Mrs. Blackwell. There is no changing that ever.
She smiles saying it, as she did love the sound of that. He squeezes her tight, holding her close. He leans forward and whispers into her ear.
Austen: I love you.
They see a ship out in the distance in the water.
Austen: You are perfect. You know that?
He kisses the back of her neck lovingly.
Mercedes: I love you too Austen.
As he says that, her mind does think about what has been said, as she nods her head.
Mercedes: To you, I am. That is what matters the most AB.
He snuggles up with her even more as they just sit out there for hours until the wee hours of the morning. They didn’t need fancy parties or dance clubs; just a quiet night and some cuddles. April could not come soon enough.