Chapter 12: A Burning Question


August turns into September, which in turn becomes October. Dlawso and Mina's relationship has been nothing but near-permanent at this point.

-October 13th, Dlawso/Mina's Mansion, 11:30AM-

Mina was getting ready to go on a fall walk, wearing a gray long sleeve coat, sweatpants, tan fur boots, and a yellow/purple scarf. Dlawso was wearing ear muffs, a blue long sleeve coat, fur shoes, and a pair of sweatpants. The two almost looked identical in appearance... somewhat.

The two were looking outside as the leaves were falling down from the trees. The sky was as cloudy as a polar bear. Mina was the first to speak and breathed a sigh of happiness. "Isn't it great to see this beauty, Dlawso?"

Dlawso rested his head on her shoulder. "It sure is, Mina." As soon as he finished, an alarm went off on his Apple Watch. "Ooh, looks like it's time for our walk. Be right back."

Dlawso hurried down the stairs to retrieve the diamond crusted engagement ring that he got for his birthday and tucked it away in his coat pocket. He took out his phone and texted to Sonic. "Hey Sonic. It's been around seven months now since me and Mina have begun our relationship, and I think I'm ready to marry her. Tell everyone else you know, but swear them to secrecy, OK?"

Sonic replied back with "Sounds good. Operation Unexpected Surprise is a GO! Good luck, Dlawso." Dlawso put the phone away in his coat just as Mina began walking down the stairs.

Mina looked over at Dlawso. "Ready, Dlawso?"

Dlawso nodded. "Ready."

The two left the mansion and began walking eastward toward a cliff structure. Mina didn't know, however, that Dlawso was going to bring her up there, let alone ask to marry her.

The two talked and talked about food, video games, sex life, you name it, as they kept on walking and walking. At some moments, Dlawso would think to himself regarding what to say to Mina, which Mina, somehow, didn't notice at all.

Eventually Dlawso said something. "Uhm... Mina?"

Mina looked back at Dlawso and gave a confused look. "What's wrong, Dlawso?"

Dlawso stuttered. "Mina... I'd like you to close your eyes. I won't do anything to hurt you. I promise."

Mina sighs and closes them. "Ok. They're closed."

Dlawso picks Mina up and carries her bridal style. "Hang on tight." Dlawso begins to jog toward the top of the cliff. After a good 10 minutes, the two make it to the top of the cliff, and Dlawso sets Mina down. "Okay, you can open your eyes now."

Mina opens her eyes and what she sees takes her breath away. The two are on a cliff overlooking Station Square.

Tears begin to form in Mina's eyes as she takes in the view. "Oh my goodness! I've never seen Station Square like this before." Dlawso slowly walks up behind Mina and puts his arms around her, who accepts his embrace as the two take in the view.

After about five minutes, which seemed like an eternity, Dlawso moves to the right of Mina a bit and clears his throat before speaking. "Mina, there's actually a reason as to why I brought you up here."

Dlawso put his hand on Mina's right shoulder before speaking again. "Mina, from the moment that I saw you back in that dresser room seven months ago, I knew that I had a crush on you. From the moment that we spoke, I knew you were the one for me. From the moment that we kissed, I felt like I had reached for the stars, and managed to find you as my shooting star."

All Mina could do was smile. A few tears began to shed as Dlawso continued. "Mina, you have been the only woman that I have ever loved in so long. So I'd like to ask this one question."

Dlawso took his hand off Mina's shoulder. Then, he reached into his coat pocket and got down on one knee. Mina gasped at what he was doing. Nobody had proposed to her before, until now.

Dlawso opened up the box containing the engagement ring, locking his lavulite eyes with Mina's emerald green eyes. "Miss Mina Mongoose, will you marry me?"

Tears had begun to form in Mina's eyes as she tried to find words. "Dlawso, you have no idea how happy I am right now... of course I'll marry you!"

Dlawso smiled, stood up, and gently put the ring on Mina's finger. Mina squealed with happiness. "It's beautiful."

Dlawso put his hands on Mina's hips. "Not as beautiful as you, Mina."

Here, the two engaged in a sweet yet sensual kiss for a minute or two, which sounded like an eternity to them.

Dlawso then picked up Mina bridal style. "Hang on tight." Dlawso then ran down the cliff as fast as he could back to their mansion.

-Dlawso/Mina's Mansion, 1:30PM-

Dlawso and Mina were now prepping for the wedding. Even though it was many months away, the two had to make sure that everything was set up before then.

The engaged couple had already decided on one factor: Keep it cheap. After thinking about it for a while, the two had decided that both the wedding and reception would take place in the mansion's backyard.

Dlawso then called a nearby catering company to set up the wedding, and also called the local offices to set up marriage licenses. Mina had already decided on who were going to be the grooms (Jet, Shadow, Tails, Knuckles), best man (Sonic), ring bearer (Charmy), and bridesmaids (Amy, Tikal, Rouge, Blaze, Cream).

Finally, the two decided on a date for their wedding: April 6.

-Several hours later-

After making out the wedding / reception invites, it was already 5:30PM. Dlawso went outside and put them in the mailbox as Mina was inside making spaghetti and meatballs.

Dlawso came in to a warm smell from the kitchen. "Is it what I think it is, Mina?"

Mina gives Dlawso a grin and a wink. "You bet it is."

After dinner, the two go upstairs to their bedroom, undress, and climb into bed. Dlawso decides to surprise Mina by kissing her on the neck, making her moan softly.

Dlawso speaks. "You know I can't stop loving you, right?"

Mina smiles. "Oh Dlawso, you know how to tug my heartstrings."

After a few more minutes of kissing, Mina playfully grabs a condom and both of their feelings somehow take over. By 10:30pm, the two cuddle and fall asleep, dreaming of their life as a married couple.