Hiiii ^.^

About the song in the previous chapter: Originally, Chad was supposed to sing a really sweet, real, romantic song, but hard as I tried, I couldn't pick one that would fit perfectly with this story and their situation. I gave up on it and was trying to think of an alternative, so coming up with the mashup thing was really unplanned, just like it was for Chad – I threw together the whole thing in about 15 minutes! :P

I'm going to shut up now; I'm really excited. Why, you ask? Because OH MY PASTA, I have been waiting to write the next couple of chapters ever since I started this story. Enjoy. :D

Ladies Vs CDC

Chapter 21 – Lurrrve (Well, after so long, what can one possibly expect?!)

Chad

I realise then, that I haven't actually fainted. Thankfully all I'd actually done was close my eyes, for no obvious reason. "Did you just say…no?" I ask her, still kind of shocked about her answer. I'd been expecting to hear a yes this time…

Sonny hesitates for a moment, but then she laughs and says, "You're kidding, right? I think you are, 'cause I said yes!"

"You… You said yes?" I ask, even more shocked by this. Sure, I love her and she's my girlfriend and all, but in the time we've known each other, I've somewhat been able to predict her reactions to things and I definitely didn't predict this.

"Yeah. Why, didn't you want me to?" I did! I did want you to say yes! I'm internally fangirling right now! Or, y'know, fan-boying. Minus the fan part. Point is, I'm going insane, because I'm a very happy dude at the moment.

"No, I did… It's just that I didn't really expect it," I say honestly, and Sonny giggles.

"Chad, you know I love you, right?" she asks, sounding a little curious. I nod, but that's when I realise that the crowd of people around us are still standing there with their camera phones.

"Yeah, I know," I tell Sonny quickly, before turning to the crowd, "What do you people want?!"

"Dude, you two could be way awesome on a freaking comedy show! This is insane!" One girl from the crowd replies, laughing loudly, just like the others. Ugh.

"No. Go away, people. Nothing to see here!" I yell as loud as I can, and the crowd starts to clear away. See, everyone fears the wrath of Chad Dylan Cooper! I turn back to Sonny, and she's laughing too.

"I gotta admit, Chad, that was kinda funny," Sonny smiles, "But that's not the point. I accepted your marriage proposal, but I just want to ask you one little thing."

"What is it?" I wonder… I really hope it's not a crazy dramatic question that will ruin our relationship forever and ever or something like that. That would make me a sad Chad.

"Why are you in such a hurry to get married? Like, isn't it enough to know we love each other and then, y'know, wait? Seal the deal with a promise ring or something? What's the rush?" she asks, and I sigh. This had to come up eventually.

Truth be told, I want to get married to her so that I know she's not another me. Well, another CDC, that is – the old me. You know, like another idiot who thinks they're sure about everything in the world; who doesn't believe that forever really lasts forever; who runs away from people and problems, instead of being mature and facing them. That's really not nice.

"I just want you to promise me that you won't dump me and run off. That you won't do what I did to…" I try to reply honestly, but I end up getting lost at the end, and when I finally shut up, I realise that Sonny has a really weird thoughtful look on her face.

Her tone is almost sarcastic when she finally speaks, "Oh, so you want me to promise that I won't do to you what you did to three other girls who did absolutely nothing wrong?!"

"Uh… Kinda," I say nervously, and she begins to laugh at me. That was unexpected.

"You are so weird!"

"I know."

I know, it was very short. Oh well.

Oooo! Merry Christmas, people! Or Happy Holidays; whatever you prefer. :D

-Sarah ;)