Disclaimer- I own nothing, wish I did, but I don't
This is done in response to Ars Amatoria's Ranger Romance Themes Challenge.
AN- Set sometime after Thunder Storm part two. It picks up during and the events leading up to Knight.
Paring- Dustin/Marah.
Chapter Four: Reaction
Dustin's POV
"Dude I still can't believe she got you to wear that," I snickered at Shane.
He mock-glared at me, "like Marah didn't get you to wear that."
"Hey, it's not my fault she gave me the puppy dog look."
"And we all know you're a sucker for that look."
"Hey, Tori told her."
Shane snored, then sobered, "you still gonna ask her?"
"Duh, dude, I'm not backing out of it."
"I hope not, wouldn't want to blab this to Marah if you didn't."
"Funny, dude, really funny."
"I try."
I smirk and roll my eyes, thinking about the few days before, when I'd asked Shane to come with me to pick out an engagement ring for Marah.
A few days earlier…
"Dude, I can't believe you're gonna ask her to marry you," Shane commented to me while we browsed through the jewelry store.
"I can, I just know she's the one for me, I wanna spend the rest of my life with her Shane." I turned to him, "but I can't marry her without your approval."
"You already got it Dustin, but selling your bike to buy the ring? It's your baby, your pride and joy."
"I know, but I can always use one of Storm Charger's bikes for tournaments and stuff."
"Kelly's gonna flip when she finds out."
"I know, but I bet I can by it back in a few weeks."
"Better hope so."
"Hello gentlemen, can I help you with something?" A sales rep walked over to us with a cheery smile on her face.
"Yeah, I'd like to look at your engagement rings."
"Alright, what's your price range?" I gave it to her. "Right this way." She led me and Shane over to a display of really pretty rings, and left us to browse them.
Luckily it only took me a few minutes to find the perfect ring. "That's it," I cried pointing to it. It was a princess cut diamond, about two carats with two smaller topaz gems on each side with a white gold band. "It's perfect."
The rep took Marah's ring size and I paid for it up front and forty minutes later we were on our way back to Storm Chargers.
"So, when you gonna ask her?"
"Dunno, but I want it to be perfect when I surprise her."
"How about at the Halloween party at Storm Chargers?"
"Maybe, it's not a bad idea."
"Go for it man, you know she'll love it."
"Ok, Ok…"
Now…
I tap on Marah's shoulder, about to ask her to dance. She turns, her beautiful doe brown eyes sparkling with excitement. "Dance with me," I murmur. She nodded and put her hand in mine, and we walk hand in hand to the middle of the dance floor.
As we slowly sway to the song, I think of what her reaction will be, happy? Embarrassed? Ecstatic? Well, I'd find out soon enough. I stopped, causing her to look up at me. "What's wrong?" she whispers.
I shake my head as I get down on one knee, which is really hard to in metal. Now I know why they went out of style. "Marah…" I look up at her beautiful face. "We've been through a lot over the past year, but I know I wanna spend the rest of my life with you. What I'm asking is…Marah Watanabe," she and Kapri had changed their last names, making it official when the joined Cam and Sensei's family. "Will you marry me?"
"I…"
I feel Shane tap me on the shoulder before handing me the ring. I take it and then take her left hand, pausing at her ring finger. "Will you marry me?" I murmur.
"I will." A huge smile forms on her face, "I will!"
I grin and slide the band on her finger. After I do, she throws her arms around my neck, knocking us both over. I can't help but grin wider at her reaction.
End Chapter
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