I was pleased that I would have some alone time, even though I would prefer to spend it with Shane. In my hand I held all my junk food and stuff that would make my teeth rot. Ewe. Also my favorite movies.
As I placed my hand on the door knob, I heard a faint sound inside. What was that? I didn't know whether I should open the door. If it was a vampire I would most likely be dead. Should take the chance?
The door creaked open and I discovered the mystery of the sound. It was music, coming from the kitchen. It was also my favorite love song. I was sure I turned it off this morning.
I slowly opened the door and instantly a whiff of chili inhaled into my nose. 'Hey sexy,' Shane smiled.
'What are you doing here?'
'I got the day off. Is that a problem?'
The smile on my face couldn't grow bigger. 'No, I am very pleased.'
'Good,' he wrapped his arms around me, 'because I made chili.'
'I brought junk.'
'Perfect.'
I helped with the chili as best I could. I couldn't make it as good he did, but I tried. As I mixed, an arm went around my waist. I felt Shane sniff my neck and groan. 'You smell good.'
'Not as much as your chili.'
Suddenly I was twirled in a circle to end up in Shane's arms. A large, nervous grin was spread across his face. I didn't know what he had to be nervous about. It was just dinner and a movie. Just like most weekends.
Rapidly Shane took me into a dance. We twirled and spun with the music. Finally it came to a slow rhythm and we only swayed from side to side.
'Claire?'
'Yes?'
'Um… will you…' he coughed, 'I mean… will you…?'
Why was he sweating? He was shaking? This normally didn't happen?
'What I'm saying is will you… check the chili?'
'O…kay, sure?'
I turned to check the food, very confused. 'Shane are you alright?'
He ran a hand through his hair, 'Yeah, I just had a big day.'
'Do you want to go to bed or something? I understand if…'
'NO! No I won't. I want to spend time with you.'
'Okay I understand. You just seem really nervous,' I turned back to dish out our dinner.
I kissed his lips lightly, 'Come on let's eat, I'm starving.'
Shane's POV
How could I be so stupid? I told myself. It was at the tip of my tongue and I had to muck it up. Come on Shane, you can do better than that.
I was facing Claire as we ate. She seemed happy looking at me. It made me more confident about asking her to be with me forever. I would have to ask her today or I was doomed. Michael and her parents were expecting me to make her happy and I wasn't doing a good job by staring at her.
'Should we watch the movie?' I grinned at her.
'Yes that will be cool. I'll get the food while you get the blankets.' She walked to the kitchen, with me staring helplessly after her.
It didn't take long for us to be cuddled up together on the couch. I held her as close to me as I could, my face rubbing her hair. Her hair has grown immensely since I first met her. It was five inches below her shoulders and stunningly beautiful.
Claire was engrossed with the action the was playing on the movie. Charlie's Angels was never one of my favorite movies until I met Claire.
She was stunning, I had to ask her soon or I was going to blow my head off.
I reached for the remote and paused it. 'What are you doing?'
'Claire I need to ask you something. Please don't throw a fit.' I didn't know if she would throw a fit, but I had to say just in case she didn't want a proposal.
'What do you want to ask?'
I gripped her hand, 'Do you want to be with me?'
'What kind of question is that?'
I wanted to laugh, but it was stuck in my throat, 'I was… um… just… making sure'
Claire reached out and took my face in her hands, 'Shane whatever you want to ask me just say it.'
I moved away from her. A look of surprise crossed her face. 'What are you…?' I put a hand to her mouth.
I knelt in front of her and took her hands. Taking a deep breath I kissed her palm. 'Claire?'
'Yes?'
I looked into her eyes. 'Will you marry me?' I barely got out.
Instantly she stiffened. Her eyes grew wide. Oh shit.
'Well that was the last thing I expected you to say.' Shit, shit, shit.
'Um… Shane.'
I was so fucked.
'What women in their right mind… would say no to you?' wait, what?
I grinned at her. Ecstatic about the outcome. Within seconds she was in my arms being spun in the air. 'I love you, I love you.'
'I love you too,' she whispered.
And almost instantly I ran her upstairs to have a sweet and blissful night.
Hey everyone! I am so so so sorry about how long it took for me to update. I promise the next one will be sooner.
And it was very emotional, I know, but that's the way I write. I always laugh afterward anyway.
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