Hello again! See, I told you the wait would be shorter! And you didn't believe me. (Maureen pout) But whatever. I'm just so excited for this chapter! And if you don't like me please don't throw stuff. Bricks hurt!
Disclaimer: I own RENT as much as I own China.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Go!
Recap: Mimi sighed. "Roger asked me to marry him."
Angel was as excited as he was when Collins had told him Roger's plan. "So, what'd you say?"
Mimi's fell at the question. "I didn't."
"What do you mean you didn't? You mean you said no?"
"No, I didn't say no."
"So you said yes?" Angel's excitement was returning.
"No. I didn't say anything. He asked and then I ran here. I just panicked, and in one moment of weakness I hurt him. I couldn't see him, but I know it," she sobbed into Angel's shoulder.
"Oh, chica," he said smoothing her wild curls, "Why'd you do that?"
"Remember last year when you almost died? (A/N) Well,Roger left it was because he thought I was cheating on him with Benny," Mimi mumbled into her Collins' shirt that Angel was still wearing.
He pulled back enough to look at her face. "Oh, sweetie, I know. I always knew. I hate hospitals and I got really bored, so I would fake sleep sometimes, and when I did I heard some particularly interesting things," he confided.
Mimi's eyes lit up. "Like what?"
"Not now," Angel smiled at Mimi's Maureen-like pout. "Now we talk about Roger, his jealousy and you."
"Gee, thanks, Dr. Phil."
They continued to talk literally all night.
When Collins woke up, he rolled over to wake up his Angel in a very special way. He was very confused to see that it was empty. He looked towards the bathroom and it was dark. That's when he heard the voices, and his panic subsided.
"Oh my God! I can't believe I was here all night. Oh, what do I tell Roger?" Mimi was starting to hyperventilate.
"Yes," Angel answered.
"What?" Mimi gasped.
"Yes! Go and tell him yes! You love him right?" He continued after Mimi slowly nodded. "Well, we know he loves you and he would do anything for you!"
Mimi sat back down on the couch arm. She was thinking. "Hey, Angel? What do you think of being--"
Collins made his entrance here. "What's going on?" he yawned.
"Well, honey, Mimi was just going to ask me something before you came in, so shh! Continue, Mimi."
"Well I was going to ask if you wanted to be my maid of honor but the moment is gone," she said, smiling. "And you can thank your boyfriend for that."
Angel smiled so wide, he thought his face was going to break. He started screaming and jumping up and down with Mimi.
"Oh, my God! Of course I will be!" They continued jumping with Collins just standing there watching them, trying not to laugh.
"You should probably go tell Roger then. He'd really like to know that he's getting married now that all of New York knows," Collins finally spoke up.
They stopped jumping. "Oh, yeah," Mimi said. She pecked them each on the cheek and flew out the door and down the two flights of stairs while screaming "Roger!"
They giggled as they heard a few "Shut ups" and some other unmentionable words.
Angel turned and wrapped his arms around Collins's neck.
"Do you think we'll ever get married?" Collins asked.
"No," Angel answered.
Collins frowned. He thought that of all of his friends, Angel would be thinking about marriage most. "Why not?" he asked, as he began to dance with Angel.
"Because I own your soul, silly" He elaborated when he saw the confused look on Collins face. "Remember when we got really drunk that one time, and you wanted some pot? Well, you said, and I quote, 'I would sell my soul for some dope right now.' And I just so happened to have had some in my bag."
"How do you remember this?" Collins asked. He could only remember about 9 of his drunken escapades.
"Mark was there."
"So what do you plan on doing with me since I am now under your ownership?" Collins asked as he picked Angel up.
"Oh the usual. Make you take out the garbage, do the dishes, and I will probably steal your innocence."
"Too late. I gave that to you about five years ago," he pointed at the scar against his temple, "Remember?"
Angel's wince was his response. "Yeah, well, let's just relive the first part, 'kay?"
"Whatever you say," Collins carried Angel across the threshold and into the bedroom, bridal style.
(Roger and Mimi's apartment)
Roger woke with a start as he heard his name echo throughout the building. Thinking it was Maureen, he crawled back into bed. He heard the door open. Damn it Mark! he thought. It's only eight in the morning!
"Roger!"
He shot straight up. It was Mimi, and she sounded really happy.
She ran into the bedroom and pushed him down onto the bed in a playful way. They both laughed as he hugged and kissed her.
She pulled away gently. "I love you, Roger."
"I love you, too," he said giving her a peck on the cheek. "That's why I asked you to marry me."
"And that's why I'm saying yes," she said snuggling into a very surprised Roger.
(Angel and Collins' apartment. Later!)
"You know what?" Collins asked after he managed to catch his breath.
"What?" Angel gasped. He was still recovering.
"I want you to marry me."
"What?" He wasn't gasping anymore. Collins reached over to his bedside table and pulled out a small white box. In it was the most beautiful ring Angel ever saw. It had a silver band, holding a small white diamond in the center.
"Angel, you know how I am so traditional," he grinned, "So I am asking for your hand in marriage. I think we can fool the church if you dress in drag. So what do you say?"
"Of course!" he half shrieked. Collins slipped the ring onto Angel's third finger and kissed him deeply.
Angel pulled away way to quickly for Collins' taste. "I have to go call Mimi!" he ran out of the room.
Don't worry boys and girls. It ain't over! It's going to take me some time with the next chapter because I have to plan 2 weddings! Oh, my God, I have to plan 2 bachelorette parties and 2 bachelor parties and 2 weddings and 2 honeymoons.
And in the next 5 chapters there will be all of that! And maybe a child! Not going to say who's but there will be one.
Wow. That's not going to be short!
A/N: They've all been cured of AIDS! Whoo! The reason Angel was in the hospital was because he had a bad reaction to the medications. But he's all better, because I didn't have the heart to break Collins' heart.
For those with a lack of imagination, here's the links for the ring inspirations.
Angel's ring: /vamoris/images/ringsuspensionSmall.jpg
I know I didn't describe Mimi's but here it is! : img./albums/v476/wannaminime/cool.jpg
