Author's Note: Hey everyone! :) I'm back with a new chapter! I hope you enjoy it and if you could leave a review below, I'd appreciate hearing from my lovely readers 3 On a side note, I'm starting college tomorrow so I'll be busy during the week, but hopefully, I should have time on the weekends to upload ;)

Without further ado, here it goes!


Five months later

Flynn's POV

The richly colored bouquets in the flower shop are stunning and vibrant in the afternoon sunlight streaming through the recently scrubbed windows. The shop smells earthy and sweet, which somewhat eases my nerves. Flower petals are strewn about on the tile floors and windowsills; some are still soft and alive while others are curling in on themselves and the edges are crinkling like an old newspaper.

A girl with curly charcoal-black hair and dark skin comes in from the back wearing a pollen-stained apron and a light blue dress. When she sees me, she smiles pleasantly and walks up to me.

"How may I help you, sir?"

I fiddle with the amethyst ring in my jeans pocket, my fingers clammy. "I'm looking for wild lilies. They're my girlfriend's favorite flower."

"Follow me," she replies, her cyan orbs friendly. "We usually stock them towards the back." It takes a bit of maneuvering around the larger clay pots to reach the neat row of wild lilies, their dark purple petals and bright yellow stems sticking out like a sore thumb.

I grasp a bouquet bound together with red plastic wrap, admiring the beauty of the flowers. "They're perfect. How much are they?"

"$30, sir."

"Alright," I say, fishing out my wallet from the depths of my leather jacket pocket. "Thank you, miss." I hand her a couple $20's before insisting she keep the change and go to exit the shop.

"Have a good day, sir!" She calls as I pull open the glass doors.

Only if my plan succeeds...


Things have moved quickly for Rapunzel and I after we became a committed couple. It took but a few months for us to decide to move in together and call my modest apartment home. Her friend Sammy now stays in their once shared place, coming over once in awhile to visit Rapunzel. Living together has been the greatest choice I've ever made; Rapunzel's artistic touches to the walls and her optimistic spirit makes the hustle of everyday life a little easier.

As I jog my way up the concrete stairs of our complex, the summer wind hot on my skin, my mind wanders to the first day I'd gone to Sammy and let her in on my plans to propose…

A week earlier

My phone buzzes in my pocket, the vibration rattling my nerves. I slip it out of my pocket, my fingers fumbling with it. I inwardly curse myself for being so jittery.

Sammy: The coast is clear-she just left to get groceries. Why did you need her to be gone, anyway?

Me: Thank God. I'll tell you why when I arrive.

Sammy: K, this better be good.

"It will be," I mumble to myself as I reach the door. I raise a fist, hesitating to knock for a split second before I finally do, my knuckles making contact with the hard surface. There's the sound of the locks sliding out of place followed by the door opening and a very casually dressed Sammy. She wears black sweatpants and an oversized t-shirt, her black hair pulled into a messy bun.

She smirks at my confused expression. "Come on in."

I nod, stepping carefully into the apartment. The TV is on and playing the newest episode of the Bachelorette, a show that's a guilty pleasure for a lot of people (including myself, but I will never admit it out loud). A dinner tray has been set up in front of the couch with a tuna melt sandwich and a bowl of fruit on it.

"Now, why is it that you have to be here right now? I'm in the middle of watching my favorite show." Sammy crosses her arms, lifting a skeptical eyebrow.

"I want to propose to Rapunzel next week," I blurt out, my knuckles turning white as my hand grips the ring inside my pocket. I'd gone out a couple days ago to buy a ring to realize that I couldn't afford most of the large and expensive diamonds, so I decided to purchase a cheaper yet beautiful amethyst ring.

Her eyes bulge out in surprise and she covers her mouth, her voice muffled when she speaks. "What?!"

"Yup." I look at her earnestly. "I want the proposal to be perfect, and I need your help."

Once she gets over the initial shock, she grabs a pad of notebook paper and a pen, her hand poised over the flat surface. "Okay, where do you want to start?"


"Cheesy."

"Seriously?! Fine, what about proposing to her in the park?"

"Cliche, but I like it," Sammy concedes, jotting down my idea in her notebook. "Much better than taking her to a fancy restaurant as if your life is a romantic comedy and you're the dashing lead man."

I scowl, narrowing my gaze at her. "Haha, very funny."

"I know." She agrees, smiling impishly. "When do you plan to propose? And where do I come in?"

"Well, it would be nice if a certain someone would be willing to record it. You know, for future posterity." The last two words leave my mouth before I can take them back, and by that point, a flush has begun to creep up my neck.

"You want to have kids?" Sammy says in disbelief, her mouth agape.

Becoming nervous, I start to stutter. "Um, no-I mean, who said anything about kids? That's ridiculous," I continue, waving my hand casually. "Forget I said that."

"Okay…" Sammy trails off and deducing by the mischievous glint in her eye, I know she won't soon forget.


I'm brought back to the present by Rapunzel's melodic voice trailing from the open door, her small frame skipping outside to greet me.

"Flynn, you're here!" She chirps happily, wrapping her slender arms around my neck to kiss me. After pulling apart, she notices the flowers in my hand and gasps.

"Are those for me?"

I grin, holding them up to her. "C'mon, I want to take you out."

"Right now?" Rapunzel inquires, her green eyes twinkling as she closes the door. Glancing down at her paint-splattered overalls, unkempt blonde braids, and scuffed sneakers, she frowns. "But I would have to get dressed into better clothes."

"Don't worry about that, you look perfect," I assure her, grasping her hand and leading her down the stairs. She giggles while trying to keep up with my eager pace.

"Slow down, darling! Where are you taking me?"

I peek at her from over my shoulder. "Trust me, you'll love it."


What did you think? :D Also, if any of you have requests as to what you'd like to see next in the story, please let me know because after the proposal scene, I'll be a bit stuck XD I'm torn as to whether or not I should bring Mother Gothel into Rapunzel's life again...anyway, I'll see you all next time!