This is my first ATWT fic. I hope you like it and that I got the characters right. I don't own As the World Turns or Luke or Noah, if I did, they would be happier, but then who wants to see that right? Hehe. Please review. I am DYING to know what people think. Thank you. I would just like to explain that I read a story called "Say Yes?" by Oneinalifetime and that is where the idea for this story came from. So don't think I stole it or they took it from me. Thanks Onceinalifetime for giving me the idea. XD

Noah felt like he was drowning as he watched the man he loved sleeping. Luke's breathing was soft and even, the opposite of Noah's which was quick and almost forced; but he knew if he sounded too distressed, Luke would wake up. Luke was a fairly light sleeper and usually all it took to wake him up was Noah change his breathing pattern. But this morning Luke stayed in his dream world. Noah was almost glad; it would give him more time to prepare himself for the answer to the question he was planning to ask Luke.

Luke sighed softly in contentment, burying his face deeper into Noah's side. Noah couldn't figure out what he had possible done to get as lucky as he was to be loved by this man. Every mistake, every harsh word was forgiven, even when it shouldn't be.

"I love you," he whispered in Luke's ear, a soft smile appeared on Luke's lips but he still didn't wake. Noah smirked; he must have done his job well last night. Luke then delicately draped his arm around Noah's shirtless stomach and unconsciously tickled Noah's side. Noah's breath hitched at the sensation but looked down to make sure he hadn't awakened his sleeping beauty. Noah looked away after several seconds of trying to remember the last time he'd told Luke how wonderful he was. Then he looked at the velvet box that had been in his hand, opening it carefully. The golden ring with three diamonds embedded in the band twinkled back at him. His heart pounded so hard and furiously, he half wondered if Luke could tell.

He had yet to decide how he was going to ask, whether he should get down on his knee or just ask him while they were lying like this, or if he would stand and hold Luke in his arms. Noah closed the box and looked over, studying the already memorized features. The dark lashes that rested gracefully on the pink tinted cheeks. The blonde hair was sticking up all over his head and Noah couldn't remember when he had found something so adorable. The lips were plump and red, though Luke was beautiful like that; Noah was missing his two favorite attributes, the eyes and the smile. Both made Noah melt and proper use of one or both meant that Luke could have whatever he wanted. Just then Luke began to stir and Noah quickly put the ring box in his night stand and returned to looking at Luke as his lover's eyes flickered open. Immediately the drowning sensation faded as he knew everything was exactly how it was supposed to be. Slowly Luke's sleep glazed eye managed to focus on Noah's blue. The very sight of Noah put a smile on Luke's face and Noah felt his heart pound even harder.

"Good morning, beautiful," Noah whispered, turning on his so that they were face to face and he began placing light, gentle kisses all over Luke's face. Luke smiled a bit more and every time one of Noah's kisses brought Luke's lips close enough to skin the kisses were returned. "I love you." Noah repeated, an electricity like feeling going up his spine as Luke's hand rested on the small of Noah's back. Their lips met and the pressure of the kiss increased,
"I love you too." Luke whispered when Noah went back to showering Luke's perfect face with kisses. "But what's with all the attention?" he asked, his breath catching and a quiet moan escaping as Noah's lips found his neck. Noah didn't answer but smirked when Luke gasped when his teeth gently nipped Luke's skin. Luke's hands clutched Noah's waist tighter but then, but not without effort, pushed Noah back slightly. "What is this about?" There was slightly accusation in his voice and his russet eyes searched Noah's face for lies.

"What? I can't just show you how much you mean to me?" Noah asked, lunging forward to kiss him again but again Luke pushed him back.

"Noah." There was no mistaking the suspicion in his voice or the worry in his eyes. Noah sighed, readjusting his body so that he was could prop himself on his elbow.

"Ok, you caught me," Noah admitted, Luke sat up expectantly. "I have ulterior motives." He grabbed Luke's hands when hurt flashed in the chocolate orbs. "No. Nothing like that, um-"Noah's mouth suddenly became dry and his palms began to sweat and he hoped Luke didn't notice. But of course, Luke knew instantly that he was nervous and squeezed Noah hands tighter. Swallowing hard, Noah continued, "5 years, 8 months, and 4 days." Luke looked at him confused and the cuteness of Luke's eyebrows as they crinkled made it easier for Noah to continue. "That's how long it's been since I've known I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you." Luke's eyes widened slightly in surprise but he said nothing and didn't move. "I wasn't sure how I was going to do this, but this is perfect. Us, alone, lying in bed," Noah took the opportunity of Luke's immobilized state to kiss his lips again quickly before going on. "You once asked me what you were to me. If you were just a guy or if you were it. You remember?" Luke nodded slowly and knew that neither of them was going to forget that argument any time soon. "I said 'How am I supposed to know'." Luke nodded again, trying to hide the sadness in his eyes. "That was a lie." Noah stated, Luke met his eyes, "I knew that moment when you shoved those scripts in my arms and said "Those scripts were supposed to be done three hours ago…" Luke laughed, coming out of his trance,

"I can't believe you remember exactly what I said." Noah tenderly caressed Luke's cheek with the back of his fingers.

"I remember everything you say." Luke smiled softly, leaning into the contact. "Which is why when you asked if you were it, I said I didn't know," Noah said, putting his hand back in Luke's. "It scared me to death, because I did know. I knew that all I would ever need was you and for someone who has never had anyone or been able to rely on anyone, it terrified me to know that I needed you. And that you needed and relied on me." Luke allowed a small smile to play on his lips. "I still need you. I need you and want you and yearn for you more and more every single day. And that still scares me, but to know that I have you to hold me and be there for me, even when" he paused, "Maybe especially when I push you away." Luke kissed his hand, his eyes smiling and full of love. "And so," Noah began and turned and got the ring box and opened it, "If you will have me, I want to always have you to rely on and for you to rely on me." Noah took the ring out of the box and held Luke's hand, slowly putting the ring on his finger, "Luke Snyder…" He met Luke's eyes which were bright and practically glowing, "Will you marry me?" The smile that burst from Luke's face made Noah explode inside, everything he had ever wanted, love, acceptance, someone to share everything with, to be with forever was right in front of him. Luke threw his arms around Noah's neck and kissed him until Noah felt light headed. "So is that a yes?" He asked, still feeling like his head was floating above his body. Luke laughed and kissed him again.

"I love you." Luke murmured, their foreheads pressed together as they caught their breath. Noah exhaled,

"Same here."

That's it. Hope you enjoyed. Please please please review.