The next day began normal for the six friends, with only two of them knowing a secret nobody else did.

After a win for their football team TJ and Vince waited for everyone else to disappear until it was only them and the girls on the field. The guys shared a knowing look before TJ spoke up.

"Well Spinelli I think we should take a walk over there."

"Why? I mean we are perfectly fine here-"

"Come on. See you later guys." With that TJ pulled his still complaining girlfriend away.

Vince had to crack a smile at the couple. Even if they were older TJ and Spinelli were still the same at heart.

Getting serious again he turned back to Gretchen and locked eyes with her.

"Do you remember when we talked about having kids?"

Gretchen nodded and smiled when she thought back at the conversation they had about their future together.

"I want to take the next step to this so I..." He kneeled down in front of her and pulled out the ring he had selected with TJ two weeks ago. "I know we are young but I want to ask you if you will marry me?"

Vince waited patiently for her answer, but each passing second felt like an eternity to him. Maybe she really thought they weren't ready for this or she had doubts about this commitment at such a young age.

"Yes."

This word was all it took to made him forget his worries immediately. Tears streamed down Gretchen's cheeks as she repeated her answer.

All Vince could think about was how happy he was right now. He hugged her close to his chest and kissed her over and over again before putting the ring on her finger. Vince only hoped TJ would be fine too.

The other couple had stopped walking and TJ nervously turned to Spinelli. He had planned a great speech in his head but at the moment he couldn't remember a single word he had prepared.

"Would you please tell me now why you dragged me out here and away from our friends?"

As strange as it sounded Spinelli's annoyed voice gave TJ a sense a peace. This was his Spinelli who he loved with all his heart. There was no need to be nervous. Suddenly he knew exactly what to say to her.

"You know after our first kiss back at Third Street I felt different about you. I didn't knew what it meant until we entered High School and then it took me a long time to admit it to you."

Spinelli didn't know where this was coming from, but she smiled at the memories he was talking about.

"I don't want to wait any longer like I did so often in the past. I want you to be mine for my whole life." The words were coming directly from his heart and Spinelli felt her own heart speed up even more when he kneeled down in front of her.

Taking one of her hands in one of his he pulled a beautiful ring out.

"Spinelli, want to be with me for the rest of our lives?"

A lone happy tear slipped from her eyes and she pulled him up by their joined hands. Encircling her arms around his neck she kissed him passionately. In return TJ wound his arms around her small waist and pulled her closer. After they pulled away to breath TJ smiled at her.

"I take it that this was a yes."

"Of course it was." She smiled back and punched him playfully.

"Will you not only wear the jacket from now one but the ring too?"

"I will have to get used to wearing jewelry but for you I think I can mange."

TJ grinned brightly and put the ring on her finger before kissing her again.

When they went back to the center of the football field TJ saw Vince and Gretchen holding hands and looking happy. The guys shared a look. It had been the right decision and time to propose. This was the beginning of their future with their girls and they were sure they would never want to have it any other way.

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