Disclaimer: I unfortunately don't own any of these characters! They all belong to the wonderful Stephenie Meyer and shall never be mine!*sniff* gee, now I'm all sad and depressed!='(
Chapter OneIan's POVI felt like a hole was being burned into the front pocket of my jeans. A hole that would betray the presence of a small ring. A ring small enough to fit Wanda's tiny little finger. I stuck my hand in my pocket and rotating it as I thought. Will Wanda like it as much as I think she will? Or would she prefer something a bit grander and newer?
I had never really asked Wanda about her fashion opinions, so, I really had no idea. But I did know that she was the best person I knew, and I also knew that she loved things that had a story behind them. And this ring definitely had a story behind it!
My leg started shaking in anticipation to seeing Wanda's face when I told her the-her ring's history. So, yeah, now that I thought about it I was reassured that Wanda would love this ring! For some reason the fact that I knew my love so well caused an electrical sensation go through my body. Boy, this was going to amazing. I just couldn't wait to claim Wanda as mine… officially.
"Earth to Iii-aa-nnn" I heard Jamie's voice call to me and he sounded as if he 's been trying to get my attention for a while now.
"Huh? Oh, sorry, Jaime. I was just thinking about something important." I answered him offhandedly.
"Must have been real important 'cause you've been sitting here for a while. Wanda and I have been looking for you but you didn't answer us when we called your name. So, since she figured you were too busy for her she decided to eat with Mel."
"I can't believe she thought that! I'm never to busy for her. I should go explain." I began to stand up and walk away, but Jaime's hand grabbed my shoulder, stopping me. I turned to look at him and saw concern and some curiosity written on his face.
"Ian? Are you sure you're okay? You can tell me what you're thinking so hard about. It might ease some of the weight on your shoulders. Are you sick or worried about Wanda or something?" he asked hesitantly. I looked at Jaime in shock. This kid really was amazing. I could see why Wanda loved him so much. He was almost as compassionate as she is.
"Well, kid, can you keep a secret?", I shook my hand through my hair nervously. Jaime looked at me with his big brown eyes and I knew I could trust him.
"Of course I can Ian! You can ask Wanda and Mel if you don't believe me!" His reassurance was unnecessary.
"Well… I've been thinking that maybe… well...," I had to tell someone, I told myself, "I think I'm gonna ask Wanda to marry me." The last bit came out in a rush. I was waiting for some exclamation but I heard nothing. Jaime was completely silent. I looked up to his face, and was a bit overwhelmed by what I saw.
Jaime had a mixture of emotion. Happiness, confusion, suspicion, and utter shock. I thought he might be having some kind of early-age-heart attack, until he took a deep breath and received most of his color back.
"Uhh, wow, Ian! I mean, that's great! It's just kind of unexpected." Jaime sputtered out his response. I was actually a bit shocked by his words. I thought that he would be happy about this, but instead he just looked like he's received the biggest shock of his life. I was a little thrown off by his words.
"What do you mean, Jaime? I sure as hell love Wanda and she loves me so what's so shocking about it? The rains are almost over and you don't think I'd expect her to want to share a room with me till we were married do you? I think I have a bit more honor than that!" I had revealed a lot more than I wanted in my frustrated and angry rant, but I just couldn't stop myself. I had been bottling all this up for weeks now.
"Gosh, cool it, dude! I wasn't attacking you or anything. I really am happy for you guys! And you're right you should get married and all. I'm sorry that I reacted badly. It's just that I didn't know you thought that way. I mean, Mal and Jared have been sharing a room ever since the first few weeks they knew each other. And you let Wanda sleep in your room the last night she was in Mel's body, so, I didn't think you would care much about the propriety of everything. Especially since it's past the end of the world and stuff."
I was more than surprised by Jaime's answer. I was also mad about the sweeping of guilt that washed through me. I must have offended him by saying that it was wrong to share a room without being married. I felt my remorse begin to show on my face, so, I knew that an apology was in order.
"Hey, Jaime, you know I didn't mean it like that. You're right I totally overreacted, and I did let Wanda stay with me that night, but I just want to let you know that we didn't do anything. I have more respect for Mel and Wanda than that. So, I'm sorry, but I want to know if you think this is a good idea. Do you want me to marry Wanda? I know that she could find someone a whole lot better than me, but I know that you're like a brother to her and your opinion matters to her and me. So-"
"Look, Ian, stop freaking out! I'm really ecstatic for you! And it's a really good idea, I swear! You don't need my blessing anyway, Wanda will say yes no matter what anybody says. You're her favorite after all!" Jaime started laughing and patted me on the back.
"Ugh. I feel like a guy form a soap opera. Sorry, I'm just really wound up. I have no idea how or when to do this!" I shook my head in dismay. A smirk and a mischievous look appeared on Jaime's face.
"I think I can help you on that, bro! Here come with me, let's talk…"
A/N: So how did I do for my first time? I hope it was okay… I promise that it will get way better! I have an AWESOME outline! I just didn't really know how to et it started! So, please R&R!!! Criticism and advice is very welcome! I need all the help I can get!!!=)