Hi! I was reading the reviews you left for the first chapter! Thank you so much guys! You honestly have no idea how nice it feels to have support ^_^ Well, here's chapter 2, and hopefully you like this too. Please remember to review - it really DOES mean a lot to hear your opinions on the story so far!

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Resting her novel down on the kitchen table, the brunette chipette sighed and ambled through to the hall and made her way to the stairs. She loved these types of afternoons, where she didn't have to work overtime at school or grade essays over weekends. Of course she couldn't deny, she loved her job, but not as much as her out-of-work lifestyle. She was living in a fairytale - that she was certain of. Taking light delicate steps up the carpeted stairs, she smiled inwardly. She'd been living in this house for a couple of years now, and she still found new details within that made her love the place even more. For example, she loved the way her left hand glided perfectly up the handrail when she ascended the stairs, and how the steps didn't creak or groan under her petite frame.

What she loved more, was what made this house a home. All the little ornaments and decorations that she'd imported into the serene two-bed. Not just her things though, there was also his belongings that had been merged with her own. His books joined her library of books. His clothing filled up the wardrobe as much as her clothing did, and his paperwork took up as much space in the study as her paperwork did. Both of their names are etched into the back door, surrounded by a heart. It was to mark the home as theirs, and nobody else's. Whenever she thought of him, her heart fluttered and her thoughts went wild. She had to see him.

Silently, Jeanette tiptoed down the upstairs hallway, praying to herself that he wouldn't hear her. She wanted to surprise him with a visit whilst he was working in the study. She was sure he wouldn't mind it. Stopping in front of the wooden door, she held her breath. Words couldn't describe her love for Simon. She looked and sounded mostly like a love-sick puppy, but she frankly didn't care. They were in love, and if that glistening sapphire on her ring-finger didn't show it, then she didn't know what would. Preparing herself to enter the room, she inhaled deeply. What she didn't want to happen, was for Simon to go into a panic and make an error on his work, nor did she want him to scold her for interrupting him for the third time this day. Hesitation sunk in – maybe she was being too clingy. Perhaps she had to lay off on the drug she calls "Simon". Oh the woes of being in love.

Her hand reached the door-handle, and gently she prepared to push, until suddenly a pair of arms made their way around her waist, making her yelp and jump into the air a little. After she calmed down enough, she could hear soft laughter by her ear.

"Hey," a smooth voice whispered into her ear, making her shudder, "I didn't mean to scare you, just wanted to say hi."

Relaxing into the body behind her, Jeanette sighed and closed her eyes, trying to regain her composure.

"Si, I thought you were in there," Jeanette said, looking towards the study door. "You nearly scared the life out of me!"

"I had to go to the bathroom, are you alright?" Simon nuzzled his head affectionately against Jeanette's. This was a rarity. On a normal occasion, they wouldn't have time to enjoy one another's company. They were always so caught up in work they never had a moment to notice each other, despite their close relationship. Today was the exception.

"W-well, I guess I'm okay now..." Jeanette rested her hands atop Simon's, shivering in delight at the sensations running up and down her spine.

"Were you... trying to spy on me?" Simon's voice broke the tranquil air, and left his counterpart blushing furiously. She broke away and rapidly shook her head, strands of hair flying frantically.

"N-n-no! I-I was just making sure you were okay... y-you were up here for quite some time," she stared intensely at the floor, trying to avoid awkward eye-contact. She really wasn't clingy.

"You know I had my paperwork to finish, I was almost done Jeanette," the blue-clad chipmunk smiled warmly and took her hands. "That lab just doesn't give me any spare time these days."

"I know," The brunette sighed, dropping a hand to tuck away her loose strands of hair. "B-but you're going to need it eventually." Her emerald green eyes sparkled as she steered the conversation towards her favourite topic. "I was looking at venues."

"Y-you were?" Now it was Simon's turn to blush, as he thought about their plans. He knew with all his heart he loved Jeanette, but God he was so shy. They'd been living in harmony in this house for quite a long time, but it was agonising for Simon how they'd only remained lovers. He wanted it to be more than that, for certain he'd been a lot more embarrassed whenever he was around his girlfriend and whenever he thought of his ulterior motive he'd flush exotic shades of red and hole himself up in the study until he had enough willpower to face her again. Unfortunately his nerves never gave him a big enough push to take that initiative to ask the question. His older brother beat him to it, and so he silently dropped his plans to allow his brother to have the full limelight. It was for the best, he'd assumed.

However, his brother's wedding itself had put those feelings inside him again. Watching his egotistical brother waltz on the dance floor with his beloved wife underneath the soft lights struck a chord inside. Love had found its way inside again. He was going to do it. He was going to propose.

It wasn't long after the wedding, when Simon decided to pop the long awaited question. A moonlit night under the stars. How cliché, yet so perfect. His heart was racing faster than he could ever imagine it to, as his entire body was drenched with sweat. It could be too soon... what if she says no? He did it though; his shaky hand presented a sparkling sapphire ring to his one true love. What he didn't expect, was for the green-eyed chipette to tackle him to the ground in a flurry of tears and the sounds of agreement. Apparently she'd been waiting for this for an eternity. Jeanette couldn't have been more in love, and more elated in all her life on that very night. Her heart leapt at the sight of his trembling hand holding the band that would symbolise his love for her. She couldn't wait any longer to press her lips to his nervous smile. It was a yes. Six months gone and the feeling never faded. That night is lodged into their memories, as though it was only yesterday.

"Y-yeah, I was looking at that chapel... you know? The one by the waterfront?" Her voice was laced with query, as she wondered if he knew the one. It was her favourite place – the waterfront. She loved watching the waves wash over one another, the several shades of blue intertwining with one another. Of course he knew. His mouth twitched up into another smile.

"I-I suppose we could look at it together, b-but we already have plans today. We're going to Alvin's today, remember?" He quickly adjusted his blue frames before clearing his throat. The purple-clad chipette nodded. "Okay, I'm going to wrap up this paperwork, and I'll be done as soon as I can."

"S-sure," Jeanette said, watching her fiancé re-enter the study then disappear completely. It' still a fairytale... just a very busy one.

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