(A/N - I jumped ahead, quite a few years, because this is more of an epilogue. I liked the story where I ended it, so this is it! THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! NANANANA NANANANANA... okay, just read it.)
AUSTIN POV
Ally and I have been dating for six years now. Yes, our families both approved. We have had a few arguments, and bumpy patches, but that is expected in all relationships. We have stuck through it all together, though. And I love her. I absolutely, without a doubt in my mind, am completely in love with her, as I have told her many times. Today is the day that I am going to take that love to the next level. We are both twenty-two years old, and today is the day that I will propose. Today - I will ask Allyson Marie Dawson, the love of my life, and my best friend, to marry me.
"Austin, stop worrying," Dez said, clapping a hand on my back. "Ally loves you just as much as you love her, and there is no way that she will not say yes. I guaruntee it." Dez and Ally have also become good friends over the years, which is very reassuring to me, since Dez did not like her at first. He is my best buddy, and when he and Ally began to hang out, I couldn't help but feel proud.
I have become quite close to Trish, too. She gives me a lot of good advice, or just slaps some sense into me when I need it - literally. Dez and Trish even had a stint when they dated, in our senior year of high school. It lasted a few months, but in the end, we all learned that the two are just better off as friends.
Even Mr. Dawson had given me his blessing in a heartbeat, saying that her knew I would take care of his baby girl.
"Thanks, Dez," I said, smiling over at my ginger friend. He told me to call him later with the news, and left me to calm my nerves before I go to meet Ally in an hour. She thinks that we are just going on a boat ride around the pond - which we are. However, she has no clue what else will happen today.
I threw on a pair of nice jeans, and grabbed a long-sleeved red dress shirt, rolling the sleeves up to the elbows, the way Ally likes it. It is Ally's favorite shirt of mine, and also her favorite color. I grabbed a black skinny tie and pulled it around my neck, before grabbing the small, black box that contained the ring that I would propose to Ally with. I set the box in the picnic basket that I packed, and texted Ally that I was on way to pick her up.
A few minutes later, I greeted Ally at her doorstep, and she smiled up at me, wearing a pretty yellow sundress. She was wearing my favorite color, and I especially love it on her. I linked our arms and led her down the driveway, opening her door for her. "You look beautiful," I whispered, grinning at her and kissing her lips lightly.
"Thanks," shen said, smiling at me. "You don't look too bad yourself. And I love the shirt." I nodded my head and started the car, turning the radio on. All my nerves for later suddenly floated away, because Ally really is my best friend, and if she says yes, I will be the happiest guy in the world. We drove to the park, singing the whole way. When we got there, I led Ally over to a small canoe, and helped her into it, before rowing around the small lake.
"Isn't this fun?" I asked her, grinning. Then, I began to singing a song that I wrote for her. My writing has improved quite a bit over the years, with the help of Ally.
You're insecure
Don't know what for
You're turning heads when you walk through the door
Don't need make up
To cover up
Being the way that you are is enough
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it aint hard to tell
You don't know
Oh Oh
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
Oh oh
That what makes you beautiful
So c-come on
You got it wrong
To prove I'm right I put it in a song
I don't know why
You're being shy
And turn away when I look into your eyes
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it aint hard to tell
You don't know
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
Oh oh
That's what makes you beautiful
Nana Nana Nana Nana
Nana Nana Nana Nana
Nana Nana Nana Nana
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it aint hard to tell
You don't know
Oh Oh
You don't know you're beautiful
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it aint hard to tell
You don't know
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
Oh Oh
You don't know you're beautiful
Oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
Oh oh
That's what makes you beautiful (1)
I looked over at Ally, who's eyes were brimming with tears of joy. "Now, do you realize you're beautiful?" I asked her. She just leaned foward and hugged me tightly. Suddenly, I felt the canoe shift, and there was a giant splash.
ALLY POV
"Ally," I heard Austin shout as I resurfaced in the lake. The canoe had tipped, and we both fell out. "Are you okay?" I looked over to Austin, who had a lilly pad on top of his head, and was soaked head to toe. I couldn't help but burst out laughing, and Austin rolled his eyes. "I'll take that as a yes."
We swam over to the bank of the lake, and Austin hoisted me out of the water. We both stood there glancing at each other before cracking up, since both of us were completely soaked and looked rediculous. "Even covered in nasty lake water, you look beautiful," Austin said, smiling at me. "I just don't get how you do it."
"I have to keep up with you," I teased, nudging him. He picked up the basket he had been carrying earlier and quickly laid out a large blanket. "A picnic?" I asked incredulously. He patted the spot on the ground next to him, and began taking food out. It was all amazing.
"And for dessert," he announced, pulling out another plate. I groaned, because I don't think I could eat another bite. "Austin Moon's famous brownies."
I gasped and grabbed one excitedly, causing Austin to smirk. "This is all so good," I gushed, taking a bite of the brownie. Once I finished, I looked over at Austin. "You really went all out, huh? Let's see, it's not my birthday, our anniversary, or Valentine's Day. So what's the occasion?"
I was truly curious. Austin is always romantic, but he truly outdid himself this time. Austin smiled a nervous smile and reached into the basket, pulling something out and hiding it behind his back. He dropped down to one knee, and I gasped, knowing where this was going. "Well," he said, taking my hand in one of his. "We have been dating for six years. I love you with my whole heart, and want to wake up next to you every morning, knowing you are mine, and nobody else's. Allyson Marie Dawson, will you do me the honor of marrying me?"
He pulled a box out from behind his back and snapped it open, revealing a beautiful golden band with a large diamond in the center. The band was engraved, 'A&A forever and always', with a small musical note.
I put my hands over my mouth, not trusting my words. I just grinned and nodded my head, letting the tears of joy flow freely. "Yes, absolutely, a million times yes," I finally exclaimed, wrapping my arms around his neck. "I love you so much."
"Not as much as I love you," Austin whispered, slipping the band onto my left ring finger. "Soon, you will be Mrs. Moon. How does that sound?"
"Perfect," I whispered, pulling him in for a passionate kiss.
1) I don't own What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction
(A/N - well, that is it! Thank you all so much for reading my story! I love you all so much, and thanks for the awesome reviews! Please tell me what you thought of the ending in a review or PM, and continue reading my other story, "Playing Matchmaker". I will be ending that in a few more chapters, and have already started on a new story. So, keep a lookout for that in the next few days, and it is called "Miami Arts". If you PM me, I'll tell you the plot. Also, thanks for getting this story over 100 reviews! You guys rock! Thanks for reading!)
