Hello there, I am deeply sorry for replacing Past Regrets for this story, but I had to. Past Regrets, even thought it was exiting, it was NOT the turn of events I wanted to write so I just decided to keep up with Peter's Little Girl storyline. Please enjoy.

Rocket gave a sigh of boredom as he stretched his neck side to side and massaged his shoulders. He hated waiting. Especially for Peter asshole Quill. But he had no choice. He just had to sit his ass on the Xandarian mall's cafeteria with Groot and Drax while Gamora took Lotus to shop for some clothes and Peter went on his own little secret mission in the mall. Rocket mentally chuckled because he knew what the legendary Star-Ass was trying to find in this mall. But he was not going to spoil it for anyone. And Peter didn't knew that Rocket knew his dirty little secret. He drank some more of his strawberry smoothie as Groot put his hands inside a bowl full of water, using his hands as roots and Drax taking a nap.

He watched as people walked by and laughed at some that looked ridiculous in strange clothes or he had just recognized them from his bounty hunter days as the people he tried to catch. But he didn't bother because that was in the past. He liked to forget the past.

He lost himself in thought. Ever since the Crimson Red incident, they had all been a little bit paranoid and protective of Peter and Lotus. And that was just four years ago. Lotus was five now. And they weren't about to tell her who her real mother was.

He looked around again as he finished his smoothie. At the far distance, he could see Peter running like crazy towards him and his friends. He was visibly panting and sweating when he arrived at the table.

"They aren't here, are they?" He panted as he grabbed a chair and sat down.

"No. But you did missed some poor dude that had like twelve kids following him, all asking for food, toys or money. One of them was a new born baby and his wife was nowhere in sight. That's what he gets for thinking with his wiener instead of his brain." Rocket finished his smoothie and turned to Peter. "Got the thing?"

Peter raised an eye brow and looked at Rocket like he didn't know what he was talking about. "What thing?"

"You can't fool me, Quill." He smirked. "I know what you been doing all day."

Peter sweated even more. Drax had woken up from his nap at Peter's arrival and he and Groot stared at Peter in amusement. They shared knowing smiles as they watched Peter turning redder with each second. "No, really. I don't know what you are talking about."

"Yeah, sure." Rocket mumbled as he smirked at Peter. He really was enjoying this moment.

"I am Groot." Groot complemented as he elbowed Peter. He smiled down at the half-human that was now as red as a tomato.

"Was it expensive?" Drax asked as he leaned down on the table, eager to listen to his nervous friend.

"A little…" Peter said as he rubbed a small pocket from his jacket. "Ok, it was more than a little…" He whispered.

Rocket unexpectedly slapped him on the back. "Well, atta boy, Quill. I seriously never thought that you will be the kind of man to take the next big step."

Peter smiled nervously as he tugged on his shirt collar. "Yeah, but I'll wait for the right moment. Which… is not now." He said as he looked behind Groot and saw that Gamora and Lotus approached with some bags and smiles on their faces. Peter quickly sat up more casually and hid his nerves with his usual smirk.

At the distance, Gamora looked radiant in her casual black and gray outfit that made her green skin outstanding. Lotus, on the other hand, was now five years old and very energetic. Her hair was brushed into two pony tails and she wore a pink shirt and dark blue pants. Her pink eyes almost shone in the distance. She will certainty grow up to be one beautiful woman.

Once Gamora and Lotus arrived, Gamora grabbed a chair and sat down, putting her only pair of nags on the floor. Lotus grabbed another one and sat beside Rocket, her favorite uncle. "Sorry we are late, but there was this lady in the baby store that wouldn't stop talking." Gamora said and looked at Peter and raised an eye brow. "Are you alright?'

"I'm fine, really. Nothing's wrong and it's a really sunny day. Nothing to worry about." He gave her a goofy smile. "How about you? Are you alright? And what about Lotus?"

Rocket stared at Peter as his left eye twitched. He face slapped. Lotus looked at each adult with confusion. Why was her uncle slapping his face? "Daddy, you're weird sometimes. And why do you look like a red balloon?"

Peter just laughed nervously. "It's just that the temperature outside is too hot, sweetie."

Gamora looked from side to side, searching for something that will indicate her about Peter's strange behavior. She turned her head towards Groot. "Is he fine?"

"I am Groot." Groot nodded.

Gamora turned to look at Peter once more. His face was as bright as a tomato and noticeable sweat drops fell from his face. He also had this fake, nervous smile on his face. He looked at her and then at his friend. Then at her and then at Lotus. "Well…" He said as he stood up. "I think I need a… a… a glass of water!" He made a mad dash towards some place Gamora didn't know about. She watched him as he accidently stumbled upon some random guy and kept on running until he was out of site. Gamora turned to Rocket.

"Do male Terrans have a monthly cycle?"

Rocket started laughing hysterically along Drax and Groot at the sudden image that came to their minds. Gamora didn't find anything funny. At all. "I'm just asking. He's been acting kind of weird lately."

Rocket wiped away a tear as his laughter started to diminish. "No male has a monthly cycle! And if he had, he'll be an abomination!" He gave a few good chuckles before coming down to just smiles. "Relax, Peter's just fine. Kind of…" He chuckled even more.

Lotus, in all her innocence, turned to Gamora. "What's a monthly cycle?"

Gamora looked nervous. "I'll tell you when you're older."

Lotus crossed her arms and scoffed. A cute frown forming on her face. "That's what everybody says."

Gamora slowly shook her head, still unsure of the situation. "I'll be on the Milano. Come on, Lotus." She stood up, picked her bags and walked away. She certainly needed vacations away from all of them.

Once Gamora was out of ear shot and out of sight, Rocket turned to Groot and Drax. "I think Quill is being too nervous about this."

"Why? I don't see why he should be nervous about." Drax said. "It's just a question."

"That's the problem, you dummy. It's THE question. Quill's fucking PROPOSING!" He yelled as he threw his hand in the air. He lowered them and his ears as well when he realized what he just said. Some people in near tables turned around to look at the three guardians in confusion.

Rocket growled at them. "What are you staring at!?" He snapped, feeling slightly embarrassed. "Assholes…" He mumbled, trying to hide his face under the table's length.

OOO

Two months later…

They both walked out of the fancy restaurant laughing and talking of different kinds of things as Peter lead Gamora into a small Xandarian garden. It was quiet and not that crowded so it was perfect. He was dressed in a black leather jacket with a white shirt under it with black dressing pants. Gamora wore a simple white short dress and her hair down. They walked through the gardens in silence as they admired the flowers around, glowing in the night. Literary! They were yellow flowers that were only active at night and emitted a soft glow.

Peter tried not to sweat in front of the only woman he has ever loved. Tonight was the night.

They finally reached as small spot that was surrounded of the yellow flowers. Peter looked at Gamora. She was dazzling. Always been. He sighed and he looked up to her eyes.

"Gamora?"

He turned to look at him. "Yes?"

"I've been meaning to ask you… It's something that I… well, it's complicated." He kneeled down on one knee and looked up at the very, very confused Gamora. "What I'm doing it's traditional on Earth but I just want to tell you something."

Gamora looked at him, still confused.

"Gamora, the day I meet you, I must admit it wasn't the best way to meet a woman such as you. But I wouldn't change a thing about it. You're wonderful, kind and a lovely person. You don't mind most of my stupidities and you love Lotus dearly. You're awesome and… and… and I want to spend the rest of my fucking life with you."

Gamora looked at him in surprise. "Thank you, Peter. But why are you telling me this."

Peter sighed and reached inside his pocket. He pulled out a small black box and opened, revealing a silver ring with a diamond on the middle and two small emeralds on each side of it. It was simple but beautiful. "Gamora? Will you… will you marry me?"

Gamora looked at him in shook. "Yes…" She whispered.

"What was that?"

"YES! I will marry you!" She said happily.

Peter smiled at her and slipped the ring on her finger. Gamora looked at the ring and tried not to cry from happiness. Peter stood up and was quickly kissed full on the lips by Gamora. He kissed her back with passion.

Yep. This is definitely his second best day ever. Now he just had to wait for the wedding…