A/N: I really wanted to write a proposal story for my fav pair, Kazuto and Asuna and so I have, there's nothing more to it. Ah! I haven't finished volume 7 yet, so If there's something I have missed that is in volume 8,9 or 10 that contradicts something I have written, sorry. Please overlook it.

Intro

Kazuto and Asuna now live together in a small flat in Tokyo. It was near their university, which was one of the only reasons Kazuto had agreed to move in. He had wanted to see if he could find something away from the city, but of course, it was expensive and impractical.

Trembling.

Kazuto was trembling. Partly from fear, partly from nervousness but all excitement, he was deciding on an engagement ring. Kazuto had been dating Asuna for 5 years, at which point Kazuto had decided he would propose and finally see that perfect expression again. The one she had given him when he proposed in Sao. So on her birthday, which was two weeks away, he would get down on one knee, and ask the love of his life, to marry him.

He found a small gold ring that held a diamond stone in the centre, the diamond stone was surrounded by a small rim, that was a crimson colour. It was perfect. It was simple, but elegant, and in an instant, be decided. The transaction depleted most of his funds, but he had money enough to last the month, without luxuries.

He had done it, he placed the velvet box in his bottom draw and locked it, he always kept the key on person, to make sure Asuna couldn't find out. At the moment Asuna was out in town with Lisbeth and Silica, shopping for clothes and handbags and other girls things. He flopped onto his double bed, missing the warmth that was Asuna. He heaved a few heavy sighs, sat up again and got to work on his computer.

"Kirito! I'm back! she sang as Asuna slipped her shoes off.

"Ah! I am in there bedroom working, one moment." Kazuto rushed out to Asuna, and embraced her tightly.

"Good day?" he asked, stroking her shoulders,

"Yup, we bought some clothes and some ingredients, we found some really spicy sauce, want to try some?" Asuna pecked his cheek at his childish reaction and headed to the kitchen.

Kazuto sighed as he watches his beautiful girlfriend, hopefully soon to be fiancee, as she trailed off around the corner.

2 weeks later, 2 days before Asuna's birthday, Kazuto prepared to exit his apartment.

"This isn't to buy me a last minute present, is it?!" Asuna asked Kazuto as he opened the door,

"No! It's to talk to Agil and Klein about some work problems, I won't be long!" As he left he felt horrible about lying to Asuna, but the real reason was to ask for help on his proposal. He had been nervous all week and he was sure Asuna had noticed, but she couldn't possibly guess why, could she? As he pushed his thoughts aside he started the engine of his black bike and pushed back the stand, his black helmet was quickly buckled on and he sped towards the dicey cafe.

"Hey, Kirito! You're late." Ryo, or Klein, shouted from his bar stool.

"No you're early, as always. Do you all do that just to make me arrive last?"

"U-huh. Now, I have a proposal for your proposal." Klein laughed like it was the funniest joke on earth.

"Ha,ha. Real funny. Now, how and when do you think I should do it?"

Agil cut Klein off with a quick hand motion,

"After her party and all the guests have left, take her to her favourite place, and simply, propose."

"You make it sound easy..." He strongly exhaled.
"Ok." Kazuto fiddled with the soft velvet box that was in his black trench coat pocket.

"Oi, Kirito, let me see the ring!" Klein said as he finished his soda, he was on lunch break from work which meant he didn't really want to drink his job away.

"N-No! For my and Asuna's eyes only." Kazuto said this with a taint of embarrassment and defensiveness.

"Ok, ok. Good luck buddy, you've come a long way since Sao, now you're all grown up..." Klein wiped an imaginary tear from his eye,

"See ya kiddo. Good luck!" Agil waved goodbye as Kazuto exited the shop.

The day had arrived. Asuna leaned over Kazuto as she did every morning, staring at his adorable sleeping face. He stirred awake and turned to see the love of his life, before nuzzling his nose against her cheek.

"Happy birthday, Asuna."

"Thank you Kirito, Morning!"

Asuna lifted herself out of bed and began to get changed, Kazuto looked the other way, even though they had been together for 5 years, Asuna still was a little shy.

The party was at 12, and Kazuto and Asuna spent the morning preparing. The first guest was Keiko, or Silica. Silica gave Asuna a warm hug, and a large box.

"Thank you Silica, can't wait to open it!" Asuna's soft voice filled her ears, Silica returned a warm smile, and proceeded to enter.
The second guest was Agil, and Klein, who both gave shoddily wrapped up presents, but then again, Kazuto couldn't wrap either, Silica's wrapping, on the other hand, was perfect. Maybe it was more of a women's thing.
Rika, Lisbeth, was next as she entered with a cheeky smile, giving a fairly small box, obviously, she gave something that wasn't trust worthy, as she ran in giggling.
Finally, Asada, Sinon, Arrived, entering silently.

"Thanks for the cake." Klein and Kazuto had eaten far too much, as they moped on the sofa, The party was short but fun, laughs filled the apartment. After every one had left Kazuto asked Asuna if she wanted to go to the small lake in the forest behind dicey café, to watch the sunset. That was her favourite place to go and she said yes in a heartbeat.

Kazuto's hand was drenched in sweat and he trembled more than he ever had in his life, even in the boss battle against gleam eyes, when he was close to death, he hadn't been the scared. The sun set reflected of the lake, and Asuna cuddled close to Kazuto's chest. His heart felt like it was going to burst out his chest, it didn't take long before Asuna questioned. He grabbed both her hands in his and lifted her up.

"Kirito-kun, are you sick? You look terrible!" Kazuto decided he had to do it now, he wouldn't be able to keep Asuna from worrying if he did not. This was it. His entire life in this moment.

"I'm not sick... Asuna. We've been together through hell. We survived the death game and defeated Sugou. I love you more than anything in this world, and I want you to be mine, forever. So..." Kazuto suddenly burst out with confidence, and fell onto his right knee, he pulled out the velvet box,

"Kirito-kun... Are you... Are you asking?" Asuna's voice cracked,

"Yes... Yukki Asuna. Will you marry me?"

Asuna took a step back and clutched her chest, her eyes welled up with tears and showed the same expression as she showed in Aincrad. She answered with one word. Y-Yes!

She fell at his side and embraced with all her might,

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! I will marry you Kazuto! I will marry you again and again and again! I-I've waited, so long..."

"I love you, Yukki Asuna. More than anything."

The news didn't take long to spread, Sugu fainted, Lisbeth teared up and Klein congratulated.

Soon, they were to be wed.

A/N Sorry I haven't updated my A new life story in a while, I've been busy. This'll only have two or three chapters, they should be up soon.