author's note:

yes! my first story! please enjoy!

Part One: Engagement

Her smile, her eyes, her many expressions…

She was all he was dreaming about these nights.

"Yoh…"

He muttered and turned in his sleep.

"Yoh."

He moved a little.

"YOH!"

"OW!" Yoh woke up with pain in his stomach. He looked up to find a hand curled in a fist. Asami's hand. Yoh groaned.

"You're finally awake. You're nineteen and yet you can't wake up by yourself." Asami daintily said. She turned and walked out of Yoh's room.

Yoh fell back against his pillow and threw an arm over his eyes. His cheeks began to burn. Although no one was around him, he was embarrassed. He had dreamed about Haruna again.

His eyes strayed over to where the box was, in his drawer. Yoh's heart began to beat faster. Unconsciously he sat up. I … actually bought …. it. He consciously didn't use the word "ring."

Yoh got up and got dressed. Grabbing his book bag, he paused by the drawer where the small velvet box was. Hesitantly, he pulled the drawer open and got the box out.

"Hey, Yoh.." Asami walked in. Startled, Yoh dropped the box. Asami blinked.

"Yoh…is..that an engagement ring?" Asami was more surprised than shocked. Yoh quickly picked up the box and stuffed it in a secure pocket in his book bag and turned to Asami with glaring eyes. As Asami raised her eyes, Yoh's eyes turned to pleading.

Reading Yoh's eyes, Asami sighed. "I won't tell her. But I WILL tell Fumi. And – "Asami added, as Yoh opened his mouth to protest. "I'll make sure Fumi won't tell anyone. But he'll tell Asaoka."

"Okay…" Yoh said in a hoarse voice.

"What's wrong with you?" Asami paused. "Crap, I forgot what I was going to say. Whatever." Asami walked to the door. Before leaving, she turned around. "Good luck popping the question."

Shoot…no one was supposed to know. Yoh felt angry at himself.

--

"Hey, Yoh!!" Haruna's cheerful voice came out of nowhere and Yoh's heart skipped a beat. Suddenly the box felt heavier in his book bag as he saw Haruna.

"Hey, Haruna." Yoh's voice came out hoarse. He cleared his throat.

"How are you?" Haruna asked.

"Fine." Suddenly, Yoh's heart was filled with love that he felt for Haruna. He had the urge to hold Haruna. "Haruna…come with me." He grabbed her hand and pushed through the crowd of students. As he was fighting the crowd he passed Asami, Fumi and Asaoka hanging out by the bulletin board. As they saw Yoh and Haruna, they started cheering and clapping, oblivious to the staring students.

"Hey guys!" Haruna shouted cheerfully, a bit confused. Yoh gave them a quick glare and tightened his hand around Haruna's. I can't pop the question now! After a minute or so of pushing, Yoh and Haruna found themselves under a big Sequoya tree. Dropping his book bag, Yoh turned around and pulled Haruna into a huge hug.

"Yoh..?" Haruna's muffled voice came out.

"Ah. Sorry." Yoh quickly released Haruna and turned in another direction, embarrassed. I should ask her… "Hey, Haruna..?" Yoh turned back to find Haruna smiling up at him. His heart began to beat faster and faster, his body getting warmer and warmer. Oh no, I can't do this.

"Yeah?" Haruna continued to smile. Yoh's throat went dry.

"Will .. you… er..-"

"Yoh Komiyama! Kobayashi-Sensei needs you!" a student with glasses called out from the second floor window. Yoh glared up at the already gone student.

"Never mind..I'll see you later, 'kay?" Yoh grumbled.

"Okay!" Haruna said. Yoh quickly got his book bag and left, but not before quickly kissing Haruna on the lips.

Crap…Yoh thought. I don't think I can do this.

--

"YOH!" Asami threw the door open. Yoh automatically sat up.

"What?"

"You didn't propose to Haruna, dude." Asaoka came up behind Asami.

"Yeah…I couldn't."

"Do it tomorrow, then." Fumi's head popped up. Yoh raised his eyebrows.

"Anyone else here that I need to know about?"

Asami ignored that question. "It's Friday, propose tomorrow."

Yoh ducked his head. "I can't." came Yoh's blunt reply. He heard a sigh.

"Fine." Asami gave Asaoka and Fumi pointed glances. Asaoka got the hint.

"Why don't you ask her on a date, take her on a picnic, then propose?" Asaoka spoke up. Yoh's head shot up to Asami's satisfaction.

"That's..not a bad idea." Yoh thought about how simple it would be. "Yeah…it IS a good idea!"

Asaoka grumbled. "You're acting like I never have good ideas."

--

"Haruna!" Yoh reached out and grabbed Haruna's wrist. Haruna smiled.

"Yoh!" She threw her arms around Yoh. Yoh's heart began to beat faster.

"Hey, um..listen." Haruna looked up.

"Yeah?"

Yoh's throat went dry.

"Go on a date with me tomorrow. Three o'clock by the park." The words came out jumbled. Haruna blinked. Yoh felt like he was going to burn up.

"Okay!" came Haruna's cheerful voice. Yoh sighed in relief. He looked down and smiled at Haruna.

"See you, then."

--

I can't do this. I can't do this. What if Haruna thinks it's too early? What if she doesn't accept? Can I do this? I don't think I can!

Yoh paced around and around the big tree. The ring in the box in his pocket seemed to weigh more and more each minute. Yoh quickly checked himself out. Hair, clothes. Check. Food. Check. Ring. … Check.

"Yoh!" Haruna ran over and nearly rammed into Yoh. Yoh suddenly felt calm.

"Haruna, hi." He embraced Haruna. Haruna's eyes widened as she saw what food Yoh had bought.

"That looks good!" Haruna exclaimed. Yoh laughed.

"Let's eat, then!" As they munched, a question popped up in Haruna's mind.

"Yoh, why did you bring me on a date?"

Yoh stopped chewing. Oh God, no. Not right now. Not when everything was feeling so … good. Ugh, if I don't do it now, I don't think I'll ever do it.

"Haruna. I have a question to ask you." Haruna swallowed, oblivious.

"Yeah?"

Yoh put down his food, got the ring out, and stood on one knee in front of Haruna. Haruna gapped.

Oh, God.

"Will you marry me?" Yoh blurted out. He felt a little faint, a little weak at the knees. Haruna's eyes widened.

"AAAAHHH!" Haruna squealed. Yoh's heart began to beat faster and faster. Haruna stopped squealing.

"Yes." She said. His heart jumped. He fumbled for the ring and his shaking hand managed to put the ring on her shaking ring finger. She studied the ring, tears in her eyes. He watched her, never so happy in his life. She reached her arms out, and he gathered her into his arms.

And they kissed.

Oh! /I'm into you, /and girl, /No... one else would do/Cause with every kiss and every hug/You make me fall in love/And now I... know I can't be the only one/I bet his heart's all over the world tonight,
With the love of his life who feel.../What I feel when I'm/With you. – "With You" by Chris Brown

Coming Soon:

Part Two: Wedding