Chapter Eight //
Love and TerrorDear diary,
Love is terrifying.
“Watcher! Max is coming over! Aaaah!”
What are you yelling about?“I’m just nervous! DO I ASK HIM?” I was freaking out.
Ask him what?"To marry me, Watcher! I know that I want it to be him, but, what if it's too soon. What if I blow it?" I said, all the words rushing out.
Woah, there’s no pressure. Lets see, um, you’re only a little over halfway to your adult birthday. And we haven't even asked him to move in yet.“Oh. I forgot about that step. Thanks, Watcher, that helps.” I said. “But, his house is so lovely, does he really want to move in here?” I asked my watcher.
You won’t know until you ask, Rowan.Later...“Hey, watcher!” I called out.
Do you need something?“I just finished my second aspiration! Woo!”
Great job. What’s next?“I think I will ask Max to move in!” I said, triumphant.
Alright, I’ll start designing him a space for his comedy. Good luck!“Oh, I think an outdoor stage would make him so happy!” I was off, to call Max to see if he was available to hang out today.
Hey there, Kim.“Watcher, hey! Thanks for telling me about this new club! I was feeling kind of lonely. Rowan is always chugging out those books, and when she’s not doing that, she’s going on dates with Max!”
I figured you could use some extra friends. Have fun!![](http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/thatboomboomraccoon/Thyste%20Legacy/RowanThyste_116_zps8y7ft9tl.jpeg)
I brought Max to the beautiful park in Newcrest, where we had our first date. We stood on the bridge, and admired the pond, and lovely landscaping. I was as ready as I was going to get.
“Max, I love you so much,” I started to say, taking Max’s hands in mine. “You’re my best friend, I love every minute I spend with you. I just can't stand to spend another night sleeping in separate beds. Will you forsake your lovely little cottage, and move in with me?”
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Max kissed my cheek, and then wrapped his arms around me. “Of course I will.”
Later…
So, Max how do you like it here?“You must be the Watcher. You’re not as scary as I thought.” Max took a bite of fruit. “It’s really nice. Lots of space. Lots of green, edible things. Why isn’t there a stove?”
You’ll thank me when you, Rowan, and your kiddos all live to be a gazillion years old.
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“Does Rowan want kids?”
This is a legacy, kinda need kiddos to keep it going, dude.![](http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/thatboomboomraccoon/Thyste%20Legacy/RowanThyste_121_zpsbnljp5k7.jpeg)
“Oh, duh. I think kids will be great, looking forward to having them all running around.”
When you’re ready, go follow the porch around to the roof over Kim's studio. I built you something.![](http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/thatboomboomraccoon/Thyste%20Legacy/RowanThyste_122_zpsongcdsx2.jpeg)
“Umm, Rowan told me about a stage, but she forgot to mention that it’s also, like, a wedding pavillion…” Max trailed off, looking overwhelmed.
Rowan doesn't know that it's like this. I got carried away. I can take down the flowers and the arch, if you’d like. I tell Rowan I’m staying out of things, but, sometimes, it’s hard not to get excited for you guys.![](http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/thatboomboomraccoon/Thyste%20Legacy/RowanThyste_123_zpsg63sgrkp.jpeg)
“No, no, leave it. I think, now that I’ve seen it, it’s really lovely. Being watched might not be so bad, after all.”
Somewhere else...![](http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/thatboomboomraccoon/Thyste%20Legacy/RowanThyste_124_zpsqmb8wpig.jpeg)
“Look, watcher, I’m learning how to fish!”
Go you!"Thank you for the new friends, and everything you’ve given me.”
If you need anything else, just ask.