a/n: This idea popped into my head randomly last night and I just had to write it. BTR never happened, though James moved to California himself to pursue his popstar dream(with his lover of course). They're around 22, I just felt the need to clear that up. :) Enjoy!

xxx

Today was the day; one James has been waiting for ever since they met.

He had already gone through the trouble buying the ring and making sure it was perfect. Hell, they even moved to California a few months ago and James was on the brink of getting signed. The timing was right, almost perfect.

James splashed his face with water one more time before exiting his boyfriend's bathroom. With a nervous grin he walked into the kitchen to find Carlos putting dishes away.

"Hey you." the shorter man looked over at him and chuckled. "I thought you got swallowed by the toilet."

"Nah, not this time." James smiled.

The Latino smiled and finished up cleaning, James waited for the chance to jump in.

"So..." Carlos wiped his hands on a towel. "Are you standing there for a reason or...?"

"A-Actually yes." James blushed a little and walked up to him.

"There's something I wanted to talk to you about."

"And that is?" the shorter boy looked up at him and asked with a big smile.

"I was thinking the other day...about the future. How I could never see myself with anyone but you, because you make me feel like the luckiest man in the world. That's why I wanted to move here so much...not only for me, but for us. I love you..." James trailed off and got down on one knee.

He pulled out a small black box with a gold band in the middle. While taking it out he looked up at his boyfriend who had tears forming in his eyes already.

"Marry me?" James smiled up at him hopefully, holding the ring with his right hand.

Carlos was silent for a moment, processing everything that James just said.

He noticed the change in his boyfriends face, hoping he wasn't getting the wrong message.

"Y-Yes!" Carlos just about tackled James onto the floor, peppering his face with kisses while doing so.

He felt his boyfriend's big strong arms wrap around him securely, loving the way it felt.

"I love you so much, James." he whispered to the taller man.

James kissed him softly before replying.

"I love you more."