Ben's P.O.V.

"Kate."

"What?" She's scared. Oh. God. What've I done? "Are you going to explain this?"

"Sure-I," I crossed the room, and took the ring from her. I knelt. Here we go. "Kate I know we've been dating for a week, but I've known since the moment I met you. You are the only woman for me, you always will be. I saw you and I knew that I would marry you. God, I sound crazy, but it's true. You are crazy and vivacious and spontaneous and caring and sexy as all hell. Katey Lorelei Reed, will you marry me?"

There was complete silence.

She's in shock.

She's going to kill me.

I'm so stupid.

Why? WHY! Why did I even ask? This is crazy.

"This was a bad idea, I-"

"Yes."

"What?"

"Yes, you idiot. Of course, I will. I love you. Yes."

"Oh, my God." She tackled me to the ground kissing all over my face, both of us laughing. "Do you want the ring?"

"What? Oh, ha, yes." I put it on her finger. It was so beautiful. No, the ring wasn't beautiful, Kate made the ring beautiful. She outshone it. She's perfect.

"I love you." I kissed her nose.

"I love you, too." She kissed my lips. We just sat there, smiling at each other. I was happier than any man in the entire world.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. I groaned leaning my head against hers. "I wanted to have proposal sex, stupid Steven."

Kate just laughed and kissed me again. She's intoxicating, a devil woman, a vixen. Her kiss is addictive. She stood and strode to the door, and welcomed Victoria and Steven in.

I stayed on the floor smiling up at them like an idiot. The full realization of what had just happened finally hitting me.

"Guys, sit down."

Steven looked a little confused, almost worried about me and my mental health.

Kate yanked me to my feet and pulled me into the kitchen. "What the hell are you doing?"

"I am telling our first 'family friends' that we weren't, but soon will be a family."

She smiled when I said family, but collected herself quickly. "Okay, but we need a plan."

"I have a plan, just follow my lead."

She was unconvinced and justly so considering I had no plan. We walked into the living room, Victoria and Steven were both giving us curious stares. Steven was the first to speak.

"What the hell is going on with you two?" He asked.

I took a deep breath and formed a semi-plan, "Okay, guys, we're not married."

Kate sent me a horrified glance and elbowed me in the ribs. "Way to be subtle, you ass."

"Um," Victoria was deeply confused. "Oh-okay."

"We've been dating for a few days almost a week," I let that sink in, "and now we're engaged!"

"Holy shit!" That came from Steven.

Victoria looked appalled. "Steven!"

"I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude. Just, how the hell did you do that, Benny?"

"That, my good man, is a very good question." I looked at my fiancée. Hehe, fiancée. "Katey and I have worked together for about a year now. From the moment I met her I knew I'd love her, I didn't know this consciously. On some level, though, I knew I loved her. We, mainly me, annoyed the hell out of each other. After a long time, I realized I wanted to date Kate. So, I asked her out. She turned me down."

Victoria cocked an eyebrow at Kate who shrugged in return, and shook her head lightly. Victoria nodded and looked back at me. I'd never understand women's silent conversations.

"Kate was back with her ex for a while so I didn't pursue her. Then, they broke up. We were friends. Not too soon after, you came into town. I was embarrassed to not have someone. So, I strode into Kate's office and surprised her by asking her to be my fake wife. Keep in mind I've been incredibly charming and wonderful this entire time. I don't know why it took until you two arrived for her to realize she was in love with me. From there, you guys know the rest."

"Wow, that's a great story you guys," Victoria smiled warmly. They sat on the couch for a minute taking it all in. Then all of a sudden Victoria was out of her seat and hugging Kate. "I'm so happy for you!"

Steven followed suit, shaking my hand and giving me a quick pat-on-the-back-hug. "Congrats, you two."

He hugged Kate and Victoria kissed me on the cheek.

All of us smiled at each other, for a beat before Victoria turned to Kate, "I almost forgot! I want to see the ring!"

"Oh! Of course," Kate smiled radiantly and held out her hand.

Steven and Victoria gasped, Victoria looked up at me and mouthed "Good job!" I chuckled, "Thanks."

"Should we go to brunch and celebrate?" Steven piped up.

We all nodded and left, me with my future wife on my arm whose rear I promptly pinched and she hit my arm.

"Forever." I said to her and kept poking her.

A/N: More surprises to come, guys, I promise. The story isn't over. Also, I know y'all are reading for some smut, too. I apologize there hasn't been more. I thank you for sticking with this for so long. There is smut soon to come. Stay tuned, and stay reviewing! Thank you guys for your reviews so far!

P.S. The tornado didn't come, all is well. Thanks for worrying and praying.