They seemed to lay on the ground for hours, parts of Alice were still thinking about the true intentions of the Hatter but her overwhelming happiness clouded her thoughts. The setting sun shone softly on them and Alice found herself embracing the Hatter among the flowers.
"The truth is Tarrant…" She went on, unsure of what she was about to say.
"What is it Alice? Have I done something wrong?" He sat up.
Alice paused for a good moment. "I would be honored to be your wife." She looked into his eyes.
"You mean it Alice?" He grinned.
Why was she saying this? Was she acting on emotion or just looking to make the Hatter happy? "Yes." She managed to say confidently.
"I would be the best husband to you Alice. A creature such as me doesn't come into contact with such beauty in this manner." He was getting giddy now.
"You flatter me." Alice fixed his tie.
"Not flattery if it's true." He tucked a lock of hair behind Alice's ear.
"You are a true gentleman and I'm honored to be in the presence of such a man." She was letting her feelings fully take over her tongue now.
The Hatter gave her the biggest hug she's ever received. She returned it, resting her head on his shoulder she found herself running her hands down his back. Never had she noticed his body so much, what was wrong with her?
"Oh Alice, you are so wonderful." He lisped.
"So are you." She whispered in his ear and hugged him harder.
Then Alice kissed him most passionately, they fell onto their sides but did not let go. Birds chirped quietly as they were settling down for bed. The flowers closed their petals and gave those two the last of the sunlight as it turned to night in Underland. All was well and it was the happiest the Hatter has ever been.
The pair walked home hand in hand in the quiet twilight. Tarrant swung Alice's arm back and forth playfully but did not say a word. Upon returning home Alice made a pot of tea and they enjoyed it in the sunroom while they gazed at the night sky together.
"I used to be so lonely Alice, before you came to stay." The Hatter said.
"I'm sure someone else would've loved you." Alice said placing her tea on the table in front of the wicker loveseat they sat on.
"Who wants to be among mad people…" He got so solemn all of a sudden.
"I do." She grasped his hand.
He turned and smiled at her. "My life has been rather dreadful since the Red Queen's reign but now that the true Queen reigns again perhaps I can rebuild what was taken away."
"I'll help you." She looked up at the starry sky.
"Thank you Alice." He picked up the Hightopp pendant off Alice's breast. "I will act on this when the time is right my dear."
"I'd like to explore us a bit more before that time." She snuggled next to him.
The Hatter kissed her forehead and laid down on the loveseat, letting her rest on him. Alice drifted off to sleep listening to the sound of his heart, at first it was vigorous but calmed to a pitter-patter as they slipped into their dreams.