Back with another update! x
"Mitchie?"
"No. It's me, Nate." I whispered, stroking Caitlyn's hair.
"You weren't here when I woke up. You promised." she mumbled.
"Yeah, I had to sort out Jojo. And Ruby came to stay. Remember you were meant to look after her?" I asked.
She nodded and smiled lightly. "Sorry about that."
"Nah, it's cool. Ruby likes Amelia more now." I chuckled lightly. "Hey, I gave you a promise that I intend to keep. Only, if you're willing to forgive me, that is."
"I'm still pretty upset that you cheated on me but I'm not mad." she sighed, closing her eyes.
"Can you give me another chance, then?"
"Since you haven't done this before... yeah, I guess." she smiled lightly.
"Thank you so much. I promise I'll make it up to you." I kissed her head then her lips. They were so much better than Melissa's. "I... I have to go back on tour. Mitchell's given us a last warning."
"I understand. But can you stay with me before my surgery?" She looked so fragile that I couldn't resist.
"Of course, babe."
"I know my chances. Nate, if I don't make it-"
"You will." I said, firmly. I kissed her head as a tear slipped down my cheek.
"But if I don't... If I end up with brain damage... I want you to know that I would have said yes." she whispered, stroking my cheek.
"You-you knew?" I gulped. All my chances at proposing... she always knew.
"I would be proud to be your wife." she smiled. "Eight years, Nate... That's a long time and at any of those times, I would have said yes the second you proposed."
I fingered the St. Christopher around my neck and grinned when an idea came into my head. "Let's get married. Right here. Right now."
"Where's the ring?" she asked, tilting her head.
I took of my necklace and placed it in her hands. "Right there."
...
It was two hours before her surgery at 11 PM and I sat next to her, grinning as the reverend announced us as husband and wife. We actually managed to get rings since my parents just gave us theirs. Mom had like three on one hand so she could easily replace it.
When we were finally alone, we were disturbed by Mitchie and Shane. "Can't believe you actually did it this time, bro." Shane said, patting my back.
"Well, YOLO." I chuckled.
"YOLO, indeed." Mitchie smiled. "So, tour, huh?"
"Yep. I should actually get ready." I said, sighing.
"Wait." Caitlyn begged. I nodded.
"I will, don't worry." I kissed her lips.
"Look, Nate... What I said yesterday-"
"Already water under the bridge Mitchie." I smiled.
"Okay... Shane, let's give them some privacy, huh?" Mitchie grinned, leading the way out.
"Now you're talking to me." Shane grinned as well, following her. "If you are-"
The door shut as Caitlyn and I chuckled.
"Well, Mrs Gray... I think another kiss is in order, don't you think."
"Hmm..." Caitlyn smirked, planting a kiss upon my lips. "Nate, I don't want this to be goodbye..." she cried.
"Me neither. Let's just say, see you soon." I whispered, leaning my head against hers.
"See you soon." she whispered back.
Thanks for reading! Any reviews out there? :) x
