Julian glanced around, trying to scan through the crowd for the imposing figure of Logan. He had left him earlier to get some punch, but that had been almost 20 minutes ago.
The Hummel-Anderson wedding had been a long day, punctuated with bouts of laughing and drunken kisses under rose-covered arches and right now all Julian wanted was to snuggled up to his boyfriend in bed.
He stretched, looking all-the-more catlike as he raised his arms in front of him. Strong arms encircled his waist from behind him.
"Tired angel?" Logan's soft lips nuzzled his ear.
"Incredibly" he muttered back, leaning into his embrace and closing his eyes.
Logan smirked and kissed his boyfriend's neck, smiling as he inhaled the sweet smell of Julian. Keeping his arm around the actor's waist, he towed him through the crowd towards one of the empty settees. Derek, his hands busy with three bridesmaids, was sitting opposite grinning as he took in the exhausted Julian.
"You look like crap Jules".
"Oh, once again. Award-winning flattery from Derek" Julian mumbled as Logan seated him carefully on one of the soft seats. Julian looked up at his boyfriend expectantly, who was still standing in front of him, anxiety spread across his features. Immediately Julian was alert, hating that expression.
"What's wrong love?" Julian questioned quietly, holding onto Logan's hands.
Logan seemed to battle with the next movement, indecision flickering across his features. With deliberately slow movements, he sank to one knee in front of Julian, love shining through the worry.
"Today, watching my ex get married, it seemed that even if he could find happiness as I screwed him up, I could too" he cupped Julian's face, peering earnestly into the sepia eyes.
"I don't deserve somebody as loving and amazing as you Julian. I can't believe that after all the torment I put you through, you're still willing to keep me. You're perfect for me, my soulmate. And I know this is selfish but I can't bear to lose you. So… I'm determined not too."
Swallowing heavily, Logan felt for the small box in his tuxedo pocket. He pulled it out, offering to the shaking figure of his boyfriend.
"Julian Larson-Armstrong… Will you do me the extreme honour of marrying me?" Logan bit his lip as Julian reached forward cautiously and plucked the ring box from him. He watched as his boyfriend opened the box slowly, a tiny smile playing on his lips as he watched Julian suck in his breath as he took in the traditional ring, a small cluster of black diamonds on a white gold band.
"Black diamonds?" Julian whispered, staring at Logan, his eyes glistening with tears.
"A rarity, for a unique and beautiful man" Logan answered simply, still watching Julian. A sob broke in Julian's throat and he leant forward, his forehead resting against Logan's.
"Of course I'll marry you."
A kiss sealed the deal.