So now we get to find out the answers to all the questions I asked in the last chapter! Finally!

Chapter 10

When Jin came out, I didn't even wait for him to say anything. I shoved myself past him, darting to the room my precious Luke was being held in. At first I didn't see anything. Just white walls, some medical equipment and a bed. Then I saw who was in the bed. His head turned towards me and I saw him smile.

"Akari…"

"Oh, Luke!"

I darted to the bed and practically threw myself on top of him, holding his face and kissing him all over. He moaned contentedly, unable to return my affection in the state he was in.

"You idiot!" I wept, "What the hell were you doing? Don't ever scare me like that again! Oh, Luke…"

"Good to see you, too," he said with a weak laugh.

I rolled my eyes and caressed his face gently, looking at him worriedly. I didn't see any casts on him, so I assumed whatever happened was either a lot of small things or something internal.

"What were you doing?" I sighed, "Luke, the mines aren't safe…"

"I know," he sighed, "And I should have told you I was going there, but… I was going to get you something."

I raised my brows in surprise. So he really was getting something. And apparently it was for me. But what could I possibly want in a mine?

"What would that be?"

He grinned and reached up to touch my cheek.

"I'll show you soon, okay? Now's not the time."

I groaned but wasn't too mad with him for long. It was sweet of him to go get me something, but I didn't want him getting hurt to do it. Jin came in then, with Kathy and Owen behind him. I asked him what was wrong with Luke and he said he had some internal bleeding but was able to stop it, much to my relief. He could even go home that night.

It was late when we did finally leave and the moon and stars lit the sky. As Luke and I walked one way, I noticed Owen give him a thumbs up and smile. Hmm. That was odd. Kathy smiled and took Owen's hand so they could go back to the bar. Luke and I walked home hand in hand, my head kind of leaning against his arm. We got to my house and I expected Luke to kiss me goodnight and go home. But he didn't.

Instead, he took me in his arms and smiled down at me, his golden eyes sparkling.

"What?" I asked.

"I have something for you," he whispered.

He bent down and gently pressed his lips to mine, squeezing my waist. I kissed back, not understanding what this was all about. One of his arms disappeared and I expected it to come up to my hair or face. But it didn't. As I was about to pull away, I felt something soft against my cheek, something that wasn't him. I pulled away slightly and looked to see what was touching me.

And there, in his hand, was a blue feather.

I gasped and backed up, flinging my hands over my mouth. Oh, Goddess. He was proposing to me! He was actually proposing! As I hyperventilated, Luke quickly reached out and took my hand in his free one. When he got down on one knee I started bawling.

"Akari," he sighed, "This is what I was looking for in the mines. I know I'm stupid but what I'm doing… I know it's right. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Marry me, please!"

I couldn't' speak. I could hardly breathe. This was really happening.

"I love you, Akari," he continued, "You're all I think about, all day and all night, in my dreams and when I'm awake. I've never felt this way before, so at first I wasn't sure what it was, but now I know."

What was I supposed to do? For one I couldn't stop crying so it was impossible to answer him. Second of all, we were so young! I was still nineteen.

"I know we're young," he whispered as if reading my mind, "But I love you so much. Just… please stay by my side and I'll stay by yours. Will you marry me?"

I covered my mouth and stared at him, his golden eyes giving me a loving gaze. I knew he was right. We were in love and people who were in love got married. That was just the thing. And how could I say no to that face?

"Luke, you're crazy!"

For a second it looked like I'd crushed all his hopes, but I quickly reached out and squeezed his free hand.

"But I think I'm even crazier for saying yes."

His eyes widened and for a split second it was just staring at each other in awe. Then he sprung to his feet and picked me up, swinging me around in circles so I got good and dizzy. We laughed and kissed and told each other how much we loved each other as he carried me inside my house, quickly locking the door before taking me towards the bed.

I squeaked as we fell on top of it, my breathing turning rapid. This was it. It was actually going to happen.

As I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down for what was about to happen, I could only think one thing:

My parents are going to kill me.

Bet you didn't see that coming! Cliffhangers are just my specialty lately.

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