It's About Time!
by SabineHolterman
Summary: This story will be a continuation of where the Kevin Sullivan movies left off right after Anne and Gil get engaged. The story will be about Avonlea's reaction to finding out that Anne and Gil have finally gotten it together.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, yadda yadda yadda…
Chapter One: The Proposal
As Anne held onto Gil she realized that right at this moment in her life everything felt right. She had been waiting for this moment for a long time. That indefinable feeling where every part of her life felt perfect and in order. She thought she had found that moment in Kingsport while working for Morgan Harris, but when he had proposed to her the night of the winter ball she had realized that that moment had yet to come. Now she knew it was here. Standing on the very bridge with Gil's arms around her where she had refused him once before. She started to laugh when she realized where they were.
"What's so funny?" Gil asked as he pulled away from Anne.
"Oh nothing. Do you realize where we are?"
It took Gil a moment before he remembered what had happened on the bridge three years earlier. "Oh yeah. This is where I asked you to marry me the first time."
"Yes." Anne said and laughed a little as she looked into her fiancé's eyes.
"You know you pretty much broke my heart that day." Gill said and pulled Anne's hands into her own.
"I know, and I'm sorry." Anne apologized and rested her head up against Gil's chest. "I was just so afraid to admit my feelings for you." She was silent for a moment before taking a deep breath and saying to Gil, "Well now you are stuck with me, and there is no way your getting rid of me."
"Is that right?" Gil asked with a smirk on his face.
"Yes." Anne said with all finality. "Now walk me back to Green Gables, I have to get ready for the bonfire and I don't want you to catch another chill."
"Yes Ma'am." Gil gave in and put Anne's hand in his before walking back down the bridge.
As they walked shoulder to shoulder down the path Anne felt as though she would never stop smiling, for how happy she was. Just being near him as they walked silently along made her happier then she had been in a long time.
When they made it to the front gate of Green Gables, Anne could just imagine Rachel Lynde peering out the window to see what was happening among the people of Avonlea. She laughed at the thought and knew even though she and Gil would want to keep their engagement secret for awhile, with Rachel knowing it wouldn't stay secret for long.
"So are you going to tell Marilla?" Gil asked and looked into Anne's eyes. Gil had always said that next her carrot colored hair, Anne's eyes were the most beautiful thing about her.
"I suppose I better. I would rather she hear the news from me than from Rachel Lynde." Anne answered and pointed to where the curtain was pulled back in the front parlor window. Gil and Anne both laughed as a second later the curtain fell back in place, and the lamp light in the parlor quickly diminished.
"So can I see you tomorrow morning?" Gil asked.
"Well we are going to be out late, so how about you come for a late lunch tomorrow. Around 2:00? That will give me time to prepare and Marilla time to adjust." Anne suggested.
"All right, 2:00 it is. Have a great time at the bonfire. I'll see you tomorrow." Gil agreed and kissed Anne one more time before walking back in the direction of his home.
Anne watched Gil walk away admiring the fine figure her fiancé possessed, hardly able to wait for lunch the next day.
