Chapter 10
Austin's POV
As the time to leave for dinner came rapidly I became more and more nervous just as quickly. Finally when we would be leaving in half an hour I decided to get changed. I put on khakis, a light blue dress shirt, and a blue blazer. I looked at myself in the mirror. I thought I looked pretty snappy except for my hair. I grabbed a comb and tried to tame it. I actually didn't do half bad. Once I fixed my hair I thought I looked pretty damn good.
After a few more minutes I grabbed my wallet, phone, and the ring box. I shoved them all into my pockets then walked out into the living room. Ally was waiting for me. She was wearing a purple dress and a black 3/4 sleeve blazer. Her hair was curled into perfect ringlets, and her makeup was perfect not to light or dark. "Shall we go?" I asked. "That would be lovely" Ally replied. I opened the door and we walked down to my car. I opened the passenger's door and said "Milady". Ally stepped in and sat down. "Thank you Austin" she said. Then i walked around the car and got in the drivers seat. We talked back and forth about silly little things. About how one of Ally's friends had just gotten a new hair cut that Ally hated or how we needed to get something new to spruce up the apartment. According to Ally it was looking a little dull.
When we arrive I left the car with the valet and we walked in. "Do you have a reservation?" asked the lady. "Yes" I said "Austin Moon". The lady looked at her book then said "Ah a table for two. Right this was Mr. Moon". Ally and I followed. We sat down and were passed menus. I began to look at mine carefully. My stomach was churning but I couldn't order anything that would lead Ally to think I was sick. She knew that i got sick when I was nervous. Ordering something light would be a dead giveaway. I finally decided I would get grilled chicken. Nothing too obvious. A minute later the waitress came and asked us about drinks and if we knew what we wanted to order. Ally said "I'm going to have the chicken marsala and a sangria please". The waitress made a note. "I will have the grilled chicken with vegetables and a sangria as well" I said. The waitress wrote my order then said "Your drinks will be out momentarily". Then she left. Ally and I talked some more about silly things. At one point she was looking at me funny and I was trying to figure out why. I asked "Whats with the faces Alls"? She replied "I can see myself in your glasses". Then she giggled.
A few minutes later our drinks and dinner came out. Ally raised her glass to me and said "To my lovely boyfriend who is treating me to this lovely meal". Then we clinked glasses and began to eat. I made a note in my mind that the wine was really good and the chicken was perfectly cooked. Ally really seemed to enjoy her food as well.
Finally we finished our meal and I paid the bill. I said "Why don't we take a walk now". Ally replied "That sounds awesome Austin". We walked out the door and into the gardens. They sure were lovely. The whole place smelled like flowers. We walked down cobble stone paths holding hands. Ally occasionally stopped to oh and ah at flowers. I thought it was pretty cute. Finally we arrived at a fountain in the middle of the garden and I said "Ally don't you love how fountains always seem to flow in the most perfect way. This one in particular is incredibly beautiful. Just like you. This whole garden makes me think of you Ally. All the flowers so beautiful and fragrant. It seems like life in a garden is perfect. Everything is in perfect harmony. Just like you and me. Ally we've known each other so long and your the most amazing friend and girlfriend a guy could ever have. I am so comfortable around you. If I mess up I know you'll forgive me. You make me the best possible version of me. Because of that I have to ask you Ally Dawson". I knelt down on one knee pulled the ring box out of my pocket and said "Will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me"? I opened the top of the box to expose the ring. Ally smiled for a second the broke in to tears. "Yes Austin" she said "A million times yes". Then she put out her hand and I slipped the ring onto her finger then stood up. She hugged me then pulled me into a beautiful passionate kiss. I knew she loved me and the ring and was just as excited as I was. When we finally broke away she said "Your so amazing Austin. I know your gonna be the greatest husband and eventually the most amazing dad". I smiled then said "Thanks, but lets hold off on the amazing dad for a while". "Agreed" said Ally.
We stood and looked at the fountain for a couple more minutes then we started to head back.
Ally's POV
As we walked back Austin put his arm around my waist and held me close. I couldn't wait to spend the rest of my life with him. I was really surprised when Austin asked me to marry him. I was excited but I never expected it.