Me: Hey Tim here I am writing my second Rukato fic.
Takato: That's great.
Me: This story was requested a while ago by a fan of my first one. I chose the title because in the story Takato asks for Rika's hand in marriage.
Rika: Who requested that?
Me: The author's name is Soulhope: The Wolf. Now then if there are no more question this fic shall now start. Disclaimer: I do not own digimon or any character in this story.
"Hello sir, how may I help you?" asked the man behind the counter as a 20 year old Takato Matsuki walked into the jewelry shop.
"Yes, I am looking to buy a engagement ring."
"Okay what kind of stone would you like?"
"Ruby."
"Yes. well we have some lovely ruby rings over here." the man pointed to a glass container filled with all sort of beautiful ruby rings. There were rubies of all sizes. Small, regular, and big no matter what kind of ruby you wanted they had it.
"I'll take that one right there." Takato said pointing to a lovely ring with an average sized ruby in it,"And I would like it with an engraved with these words, To my beloved Rika with this ring I give you my everlasting love."
"Thank you sir, that will be ready tomorrow afternoon."
Takato dashed over to the nearest pay phone to make dinner reservations, and to call Rika to ask if she would be available for dinner tomorrow.
***
To Takato it seemed like time was going slower just to torture him for tonight would be the night he asked for Rika's hand in marriage.
It seemed like years had gone by before all of Takato's classes had ended. He then ran as fast as he could to the jewelry shop. When he got there he took a moment to catch his breath before going in.
"Hi, I'm Takato Matsuki, I came in yesterday to buy an engagement ring."
"Ah yes, I will be right with you once I finish with this customer." The customer recognized the name and turned.
"So Takato who's the lucky girl?"
"I'm sorry sir, but do I know you?"
"Well if the excitement of getting engaged makes you forget who help you save the world I don't think I wanna get married."
"Henry! Is it really you?"
"No it's Rika."
"Nice try pal but Rika is the lucky girl."
"Really, congratulations."
"Here is the ring sir. That will cost you 25,000 yen."
Takato quickly wrote a check,"Here you are my good man. So Henry you wanna go grab a drink and talk?"
"Sure."
They found the nearest bar and went in.
"What'll be gentlemen."
"I'll have a beer."
"Same here."
"That'll be five hundred yen each."
"So Henry what have you been up to?" Takato asked as he paid for his beer.
"Older brother stuff." he said as he paid for his own beer.
"Like?"
"Scaring away all of Suzy's boyfriends." Henry took a swig of his beer and began to laugh.
"Well that's nice." Takato said as he began to laugh. He practically drank his entire beer in one gulp.
"So Takato are you nervous about tonight?" Henry asked.
"No I always drink my entire beer in one gulp." Takato said sarcastically. Takato looked at his watch and said,"Henry let's finish this tomorrow. Right now I have to go pick Rika up for dinner and ask her to marry me."
*at the restaurant*
"Good evening sir. Do you have a reservation?"
"Yes Matsuki party of two."
"Ah yes let me show you to your table sir." the man picked up 2 menus and led Takato and Rika to the table.
"Wow Takato this is a really fancy place. How can you afford this?" Rika asked as she looked around.
"I have been working over time every day for five months at the bread shop."
"Good evening sir, madam. What will you have to drink?" the waiter asked.
"A bottle of your finest wine please."
"Yes sir." the waiter then took his leave to get the wine.
"Well Takato this place is pretty fancy for an every day date. What's going on?"
"You will find out soon enough."
"Here is your wine sir." the waiter said as he set the wine down on the table along with 2 glasses,"Are you ready to order?"
"I will have the sushi platter." Takato said as he put down his menu and handed it to the waiter.
"I will have the same thing." Rika said handing her menu to the waiter.
"Thank you." the waiter then left.
"Now Rika to answer your question as to why I brought you here." Takato said as he got out of his chair and onto one knee. He pulled the ring out of his pocket and saw Rika's face become happier than she had ever been before," Rika Nonaka will you do me the honor of becoming my bride?"
"Yes, Takato, I will." She pulled Takato up and over to her. She then kissed him full on the mouth, he gladly returned the kiss."
When they broke the kiss Takato put the ring on Rika's finger and said," This is the happiest day of my life."
"Same here sweet heart." Rika said. She then kissed him again.
Takato went back to his seat after they broke the kiss and poured the wine,"A toast to my never ending love for you." he said as he held up his glass.
"I'll drink to that." Rika said holding up her own glass, then tapping it against Takato's. They each took a sip of their wine.
The waiter then came and gave them their food. The two of them ate their sushi never taking their eyes off each other.
"Would either of you care for dessert?"
"No thank you sir could we please just get the check?"
"Here you are sir, I can take this up at any time."
Takato reached for his wallet and pulled out his credit card. The waiter came back took the check and credit card.
When Takato got the check and his credit card back he signed the check and stood up,"Well Mrs. Matsuki shall we leave?"
"Mrs. Matsuki, huh, I like that. It's got a nice ring to it."
Me: So tell me what you thought please.
Rika: I loved it.
Takato: Me to.
Me: That's nice but I was asking the readers. Please review.