A/N: Sooooooo sorry for the delay!!! NO LIE. School is riding me hard and I had to buckle down! Ugh... I hate school.... But anyway please enjoy the next installment of Down On One Knee! This is a soft song-fic, meaning I did happen to incorporate a song, but only a few lines and verses - not the whole thing. Not my usual prefered writing style, but I thought it would work perfectly for my proposal idea.
Disclaimer: I in no way own or intend to take credit for the song (Today Was A Fairytale) used in this fic. All rights belong to Taylor Swift and her crew. xD.......... Or the characters either....
Warnings: Completely corny and cheesy and maybe even a little stupid! Plus one curse word....
You are cordially invited to the prologue/preamble of any wedding – the proposal!
Down On One Knee: Part 3/8:
Over-The-Top
"Okay we're almost there! Just one more step. Whoa – watch your step, there's a curb." Mimi Tachikawa pushed the blindfolded Matt Ishida a few more steps and grabbed his hand for support when his balance stumbled a bit, all the while holding back her giggles.
"Mimi where in the world are you taking me? And stop laughing at me!" His hand gripped hers tighter when he felt himself stumble.
"I'm sorry, Matt. But you look so silly right now." Her chuckles escaped her and she pressed her lips together in restraint.
"Are we there yet?" Matt asked.
"Yes!" Mimi yanked at Matt's arms, pulling him to a stop. "Alright, here we are–" she pushed him down into a metal chair that had Matt frantically waving his arms around. He was no fan of having his vision pitch black and then being pushed into who knows were. "Sit down and stop squirming, Matt!" Mimi's voice had never lost its excitement despite Matt's uncooperativeness.
"Mimi…." his tone was breaching on a whine.
"Hush now and just sit here. I have a very special surprise for you that you're going to love."
"So you're saying all this crap will be worth it?" Matt's voice was sarcastic, and then followed by a loud "OW!" He rubbed his head with a deep grimace. "Did you have to hit me?"
Mimi pursed her lips in annoyance, "Matt Ishida if you still think this is 'crap' afterwards – you're a dead man."
Matt repressed a smile. He always found her threats a tad funny. "Okay, you're right – I'm sorry. If you're going to this many lengths it must be amazing."
Mimi laughed happily, "Oh when have I ever not been amazing?"
Matt chuckled back and got comfy in his chair as he listened to her walk off. "Now just sit there, I'll I get in the right position. I'll tell you when you can remove the blindfold."
Matt exhaled, anticipation finally hitting him. Whatever it was, it was obviously a big deal. A loud commotion came to his attention…. It sounded as if a crowed was gathering. Matt tensed at once, impartial to that noise. Why was there a crowd? What need was there for there to be an audience? He couldn't think of a time other than this moment that he really hated surprises and having his vision stripped of him. There was a deep edge in his voice, "Mimi, what's going on?"
A guitar finally sounded around him followed by a happy melody he'd never heard before. The tune engulfed him and his senses stood on end. The suspense was killing him!
"Okay, Matt you can take off the blindfold."
It wasn't a second more after the words left her mouth that he ripped off the piece of cloth to be rewarded with the bright sun in his eyes and a miniature stage right in the middle of the usually busy road of downtown Odaiba. And there stood his Mimi right in center stage with a microphone in front of her grinning lips.
Matt stared on more than confused…. What the?
Matt had heard her sing many times before, but this time was different – he could feel it in his gut. There was most definitely an ulterior motive behind all this and he wasn't completely sure if he was going to like it or not. His eyes took a quick glance around him and there was that crowd he had heard a moment ago. Unlike him they all looked happy and excited. His focus was brought back to Mimi as her mouth opened and the first words poured out like a dosage of sugar.
"Today was a fairytale
You were the prince
I used to be a damsel in distress
You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six
Today was a fairytale…."
Mimi pulled the mic out of it's stand and quickly made her way down to, Matt. Her steps were bouncy and happy. Her eyes locked with his and she easily read his confusion, but only gave him a wink and let the confidence of her voice lead her. The crowd was clapping and shouting their applause, but nothing was on Mimi's mind, but Matt and the feeling the words meant to her. She reached him and let the words play with her body, and as she sang she did a quick twirl, allowing her dress to fan around her before she fell into Matt's lap.
"Today was a fairytale
I wore a dress
You wore a dark grey t-shirt…"
Mimi grinned to Matt's startled face, and teasingly tapped him on the nose and yanked at his t-shirt before getting back up. She continued to sing her song just for him, allowing him to hear her words and take them to heart. This was her home and she was having the time of her life. The music flowed with her voice and she danced around him fully aware that the big finally was quickly approaching. There was a moment of butterflies but she quickly pushed them away.
As she sang her next line, just as she planned five dancers appeared and they came from behind stage performing their jumps and twirls following her lead, earning a rush of applause from the street crowd. Mimi couldn't help but laugh a bit through her song from the look on Matt's face.
Matt was greatly shocked and breaching the point of embarrassed. Still having no clue to what was the greater point to all of this; he sank in his chair, trying to avoid the hired dances that were currently circling him. Granted he was flattered that Mimi would take the time to write him this song….. But must she perform it like this? His face felt like it was a blushing fire. Matt cringed as one of the dancers touched his shoulder to get his attention. Mimi just loved making him uncomfortable!
But the dancers soon took their leave back up on stage and Matt recognized the song coming to a closing. Mimi's voice became more pronounced and grand. Her body swayed to the music, her eyes closed. Matt paid close attention to her words and as she sang her last note he was shocked back into his chair with a loud BANG! His hand clutching where his heart should be.
"But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
fell in love when I saw you standing there
it must have been the way
today was a fairytale
it must have been the way
today was a fairytale."
Matt cursed allowed, "God damn!" he couldn't help it! The stage exploded with sparklers and confetti everywhere! Streamers were flying in the air and balloons were floating up into the sky. His bulging eyes followed the trails of the balloons, and his eyes zeroed in on a very large – very pink blimp soaring right overhead. He stood to get a better look.
"Oh God…." Matt's stomach twisted in fear or rather something unpleasant. That couldn't be…. His throat became starch dry and he felt sick. The feeling of butterflies raged a tremendous fight in the pit of his stomach and he had to sit down.
This all suddenly became clear. This all finally made sense. Of course Mimi would do things big. She always had to be over the top and dramatic. Mellow and simple weren't in her vocabulary. And of course since she knew he would never do something this spectacular or amazingly over the top she would have to do it herself. Because Mimi always gets what she wants…. Matt gapped at the banner trailing behind the pink blimp.
"Oh God!" Matt repeated in astonishment.
Matt was having a hard time comprehending. His face went straight from dead pale to blazing fire. This was so humiliating….. Oh Mimi – why!
"Matt Ishida, will you marry me?"
"Okay, Matt Ishida!" Mimi's voice rang in Matt's ears and he slowly turned his head away from the banner to face the girl he was supposedly in love with. His eyes were wary and brimming with clear embarrassment.
Mimi paid no mind, but happily skipped down the steps of the stage, right to Matt's side and stuck the mic right underneath Matt's nose. "What's your answer, darling?" Her eyes held a hint of teasing Matt didn't miss but also shinned genuine curiosity.
Matt shoved the mic away and glared at her. Was she serious? It was hard to speak, "Mimi…"
The crowd began cheering "Yes, yes, yes!" and Mimi grinned her appreciation towards them. Matt watched her incredulously. He still couldn't grasp it – was she freaking serious!?
Mimi looked back to Matt and her grin slowly slipped away. A dash of uncertainty etched her features. Why was he taking so long to say 'yes?' She brought the mic to her lips, "Would this have gone by better if I had a ring?"
"Oh God, no." he murmured himself. But of course! She had done it! Mimi reached into her dress pocket pulling out a shiny new silver circlet; otherwise known as a wedding band. His heart sank.
"And maybe if I had got down on one knee?" Mimi added with a small smirk.
Matt stared on in horror.
"Okay, now that all the steps are in full action…. Yamato Ishida, will you marry me?" she fluttered her long eyelashes delicately and looked up at him with love and sincerity.
Matt was at a loss for words. What could he say? She had a lot riding on this answer…. But every 'step' she took, he felt like less of a man. God, she just loved to steal his thunder. He blew out a breath and pressed his hand against his flaming cheeks. "Mimi…."
"Oh no…" her voiced sounded washed out, "That 'Mimi' doesn't sound very good…."
Matt groaned, "Mimi will you please stop speaking into that microphone!" he pulled it away from her and sat it down on the chair. Taking her hands into his own, he captured her wondering eyes with his own. "Was this all necessary?"
Mimi stared on confused and hurt, "You didn't like my song?"
"What? No! That's not what I meant…. I loved it! It was beautiful…" he lowered his voice after remembering they had an audience.
"Then how come your delaying your answer?" her eyes widened in fear, "Are you saying no?"
"No, that's not what I'm saying….. Um…." Matt looked around at the prying eyes, glaring at a few of them. He pulled her close, looking her right in her dazzling eyes. Gently he cupped the side of her face and her eyes searched his face for answers. Slowly and softly he bent his head down for a sweet and chaste kiss. Matt pulled back, resting his cheek against her own and whispered gently into her ear, "Yes."
Mimi pulled her head back, surprised. Her eyes were shinning, "What?" she asked. She had to know she heard him right.
Matt frowned just a bit and murmured his answer just a tiny bit louder. "Yes, Mimi."
A grin spread across her face that had her beaming with joy she'd never felt before. The feelings of having the love of your life accept your marriage proposal was none other…. She jump on him, giving him a kiss sealing the deal and then pulling away from the dazed Matt, she reached for the mic, "He said yes!" she shouted in joy.
The crowd erupted into cheers and Matt resisted an embarrassed groan. His Mimi was one of a kind and she made sure everyone knew that. It seemed as if the saying was reversed. Mimi appeared in no way the blushing bride, but rather he was the blushing groom. He sighed at Mimi who was jumping up and down. No matter how much torture Mimi seemed to like to put him through, he still couldn't get over her. And so he scooped her up in his arms, giving her a sweet kiss that he allowed for all to see.
Just this once though.
A/N: This chapter was meant to be Girl's Request and it in a way did end up being a girl's request, but this wasn't the original chapter. This is Over-The-Top, because it is just so over the top right? I'm sorry to say this was meant to be Matt's chapter, but I just couldn't see Matt doing something this outrageous and... over the top! But Mimi on the other hand.... well she's a totally different story. Seems Mimi-ish to me.
So there will be a chapter titled Girl's Request, but I can't say that it will be here in a week like I previously have. So no guarantees it will be soon. SORRY!
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