Sorry for it taking so long to update. This is the last chapter of this story *sniff*. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed previous chapters. You know who you are. I'm always grateful for the feedback. Enjoy :)

Christian hummed to himself as he entered the flat and then instantly stopped at the sight before him. The whole room had been rearranged. The sofa was pushed back against the wall, as was the table. Spread in the middle of the floor was a blanket with plates of food laid out on it. A single rose lay in the centre, its petals dark against the pale colour of the blanket. The lights were off but the room was lit with strategically placed candles, which threw a warm glow about the space.

"Have I come back to the wrong flat," Christian asked in amazement as Syed walked into the room, wearing the shirt that Christian loved on him.

"I figured, since the meal you made didn't go so well, I could have a go instead," Syed smiled nervously. "I also wanted to say thank you for being here for me through everything. I love you."

Christian smiled at him lovingly.

"You didn't have to go to this much trouble," he smiled.

"I wanted to," Syed said shaking his head. He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Christian's waist.

"You have no idea how much you mean to me, Christian," he said looking up into the mesmerising green eyes.

"You mean more to me," Christian replied huskily and Syed laughed, his brown eyes dancing in the candlelight.

"Why don't we sit down and eat?" Syed suggested pulling Christian towards the blanket.

They sat down next to each other, Christian's arm snaking its way around Syed's waist and pulling him closer. They ate leisurely, laughing and joking as they enjoyed each other's company. Finally, the finished and Syed turned to Christian, a serious look on his face.

"This evening was about telling you how much I love you," he said. "I want you to know that I love you more than anything in the world. I couldn't live without you. I tried and it didn't work. I was in constant pain. My heart broke more every day. And I treated you terribly. But you still took me back even after all the pain I caused you and I will be eternally grateful for that. You've helped me through losing my family and although I still miss them, I can cope with it now. You've been so good to me even though you've had your own problems. I don't deserve you, Christian. You're far too good for me. You're beautiful, kind, gentle and loving and I am so glad that I have you." Christian's eyes shone with emotion as Syed took his hand and looked deep into his eyes. He thought that the soft brown eyes before him had never looked so beautiful.

"I am luckier than I ever thought I could be," Syed continued. "I never thought I would find someone like you. I've never felt this way about anyone. You understand me better than I understand myself and you make me happier than I have ever been in my life. You make me complete." Syed reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. Flipping it open he revealed a plain silver ring as he rose onto one knee. Christian let out a small gasp as he stared at the ring in amazement.

"And I wanted to ask you," Syed said, a tremor in his voice as he looked uncertainly into Christian's eyes. "Will you marry me Christian?" he asked. Tears slid down Christian's cheeks as he looked from the ring to Syed.

"Oh Sy," he whispered. "'Course I will." Syed smiled widely, tears filling his own eyes. He gently slid the ring onto Christian's finger.

"I love you," he whispered, leaning forward to kiss Christian tenderly.

"I love you too," Christian sighed against his lips before crushing their lips together as he deepened the kiss. The fell back onto the blanket, arms wrapping tightly around each other, as they kissed passionately. Both smiled into the kiss as they thought of their future together. Neither knew what it would bring. But both knew that they would be happy. Together.

"I love you," the both whispered in unison before continuing their kiss. Yes, they would be happy.

Christian and Syed, together forever. They liked the sound of that.

Okay, that's it folks. The end of this story. I had to give them the happy ending they deserve. I hope you liked it. Please review! :D