Chapter 29. I warn you… it's gonna be quite… Romantic in this one... and there's a big risk of it being mushy too :P

Rosette was in the showers while Chrno did everything possible in front of the mirror to look good. She thought it very strange since he had never done that before. He had been standing there for a long time now. Joshua was at Aion's place while they went to their date. Chrono had been acting strange all day though.

She peeked out from behind the curtain and watched him battle with a tie, he didn't seem able to get it right. She shook her head "You know you don't need a tie to go out with me" she told him. He looked at her "Today I do" he replied and continued his fight with the rebellious piece of fabric.

Rosette rolled her eyes. She decided to let him wear a tie if he wanted to "Do you want me to wear make-up as well?" she added after a few seconds "How about a bright pink lipstick?"

"No of course not, I don't think it would suit you" he replied, then added with a smile "The natural look is what suits you best and what I like best"

The blonde grabbed a towel, wrapped it around her and then stepped out of the shower stall "Thank you for the compliment" she smiled and walked into the bedroom. She found the dress she had worn on their first date and took it on. She stood in front of the mirror and admired it. She smiled at the memory from their first date. Oh how she hated him back then.

Chrono noticed her smile when he came into the bedroom and walked over to stand behind her. He rest his head on her shoulder "Thinking about something nice?" he asked curiously.

"Yup" she replied "Done?"

He looked down at his messily tied tie "Almost" he admitted and headed back to the mirror. Meanwhile Rosette dried her hair.

She noticed the fine suit jacket lying on the bed. A red rose was placed in the button hole. She had no idea he even owned something like that "Where'd you get that?" she asked.

Chrono peeked out "Hmm? Oh I borrowed it from Aion" he grinned "He's got enough of those"

"Aha..."

"Hurry up, the car will be here soon"

The blonde blinked "What car?"

"A surprise" he told her with a wink. He was finally done with the tie and grabbed the suit jacket. She admitted he looked handsome in it, but it was nothing should wear too often. She preferred the casual style better. Satella style should stay Satella style.

"Do I look good?" Chrono asked, though more to himself than to her. She smiled "Why are you going through so much? We're only going out"

Chrono looked hurt "Am I not allowed to make something special out of our date for once? It's not always a simple trip to the 'Sunrise' and then back home"

"Alright alright, geez, I was just saying"

He took her coat and held it up for her "Here, we better hurry"

She put her arms through the sleeves and commented "Don't get stress please"

"I won't" he replied, then had a lot of trouble finding the key to their door.

Rosette rolled her eyes and took them from the living room table, letting them hang from her index finger "You were saying love?"

Chrono didn't say anything and took them from her "I knew where they were" he mumbled with a pout. Both then exited the apartment and headed down the stairs and out onto the sidewalk. There they waited.

Five minutes passed. Chrono looked at his watch.

Ten minutes passed. Chrono started tapping with his foot.

Fifteen minutes passed. Chrono started to fidget with something inside his pocket. Rosette placed a hand on his shoulder "Take it easy, love... maybe there's a lot of traffic at the moment"

"I told them where to go and when to be here, I can't believe it" he grumbled. After another few minutes he grabbed her hand "Fine, we're walking then" he said and pulled her down the street. She followed him without saying anything.

They hadn't been walking for very long, when something wet suddenly dripped down and landed on top of Chrono's head. He stopped and looked up. Another drop hit his eye and he blinked "Ouch... what the hell?" the two drops were followed by more and more, and soon, it was pouring down.

"We have to hurry if we don't want to get soaked" he yelled and dragged Rosette faster down the sidewalk. She saw his sour face and sighed. What was wrong with him today? They weren't even on the way to 'Sunrise'. Their favourite restaurant was in the opposite direction.

She heard Chrono curse under his breath as they ran. She sighed "Don't be mad Chrono, it's ok" she told him to calm him down, but he didn't agree. He was angry and ashamed "If that driver had been there as planned, we could have been driven there and we wouldn't be so wet now... I've got tables reserved and all too for Pete's sake..."

After another ten minutes he stopped and pulled her close underneath a tree at the park. He sighed disappointedly and looked at his watch "Dammit, we're late" he cursed, glaring at the rain pouring down mercilessly.

Rosette let out another sigh, then tried to suppress a shudder. Chrono of course noticed it and took of his suit jacket, then placed it around her shoulders "You're freezing" he said and rubbed her back with his left hand.

"What about you? I have a coat, take your jacket back on" she told him and handed it back to him. He sighed deeply "I guess we'll have to take a taxi to our next stop..." he mumbled, then stepped out to the street and waited for a cab to drive by.

After a lot of tries, he finally got one to stop. The cab threw strange glances at them in the rear-view mirror. He asked why they were out in a weather like that, but none of them answered. When the car came to a halt in front of a nice looking restaurant, Chrono paid the man and stepped out.

When the car drove off again though, it squirted water at them, mud inclusive. Chrono was ready to bolt after the guy when he looked down himself and saw that his trousers were all brown at the bottom. His shoes seemed ruined too.

Totally wet, the two entered the restaurant. A waiter was watching them with a strange look when he saw them. He cleared his throat to catch their attention and faked a smile "Terrible weather ey?"

Rosette stood close to her love while he tried to see if their table was still free. It was, though there was something stopping them.

"I am very sorry Sir" the waiter said, looking the couple up and down "I am afraid I can not let you enter when you're-" he pointed at their wet and muddy attire "-looking like that"

"What? But I-" Chrono began, but Rosette cut him off by draping her arm around his and gently pulling him out "Chrono, there is no use discussing this with him, we're not fancy enough for this place" she said, looking at him sadly "Let's go somewhere else ok?"

Chrono let out another deep sigh "Fine... let's go to the 'Sunrise' then..." he mumbled and called another cab. It was pretty hard now and so they slowly started walking, until they were able to get one.

The Sunrise was open as well and it seemed pretty full. The couple got out of the car and Chrono paid the cab again. He took the blonde's hand mutedly and they both entered the building. It was pretty loud since there was live music on a stage tonight.

They found a table for two in the corner where they sat down. No one would comment their attire here, that was for sure. Chrono looked to be in a bad and sad mood though, as he only sat staring at his clasped hands. Rosette was watching him, and ordered for him since he didn't say a word.

A puddle had already formed underneath the table where they sat.

The purple head pulled forth a note from his inner pocket when she didn't look and sighed at it.

Rosette turned her head back to him, making him hide it quickly. She asked him what it was, but he simply answered, that he had to go to the toilet. He got up and headed for the men's room, leaving Rosette to stare after him.

When there, he pulled the note back out. This was how he wanted to start it. Hoping it would all go well.

He sighed for the umpteenth time and whispered "The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don't finally meet somewhere.They're in each other all along." He put the piece of paper back into his pocket and walked back to the table where she waited for him. The food had already been ordered. Rosette knew what he liked.

Rosette noticed he didn't say anything while they ate. After they had eaten, he just seemed to sit there looking at nothing in particular. She tilted her head "Is something wrong?"

He looked at her, immediately starting to get nervous. He swallowed and looked down at his hands "In fact... there is something wrong..." he admitted, making Rosette worry slightly "What is it?" she asked, placing a hand upon his on the table. He cleared his throat and pulled the note out "U-Uhm... I-I got to... I mean..." he cleared his throat again "I have to... there's something I have to..." he looked around nervously, then noticed that the band had stopped singing.

Rosette saw the note then noticed how nervous he had suddenly become "Chrono, what is it?"

"U-U-Uhm.... w-wait here o-ok?"

she nodded and watched him get up and almost stumble towards the little stage. He whispered something to one of the musicians that was still sitting there. The musician nodded and Chrono moved towards the microphone. If he had to do this, it should be done right. He should be brave.

He took metallic device, but dropped it onto the floor, making it screech in a shrill noise. Many people covered their ears by the loud sound.

Chrono yelped and quickly picked it back, pulling out the note.

"Don't faint, its ok, don't faint" he chanted to himself over and over again. His body starting to shiver faintly.

Rosette was worried about him. He suddenly looked so pale in the sharp light and she was almost about to get him back down when he started to speak.

"U-Uhm... hello..." he mumbled, staring down at the note in his hands and catching the attention of some of the guests. He was clutching it so tight, that he was afraid it would rip "I-I... have a question to ask... b-but the only one who... is able to answer it... is... is... Ro-Rosette Christopher..."

Rosette's eyes widened and she slowly sat straight in her chair "Chrono... what is it?" she whispered, still worried.

"Uh... Uhm..." he hesitated a little before flattening the paper out and looked down at it. He cleared his throat, still keeping his eyes on the paper only.

"I come here today, I'm kind of nervous

You know how words get in my way…

It should come easy, I've been rehearsing

I don't know why I'm so afraid, to say…

Put our love and life together

Will you stay with me?

For always and forever?-" he started stepping down from the stage to a quite speechless Rosette. He bent down on one knee, and pulled something out of his pocket. Rosette's eyes widened, her cheeks growing darker and darker. He opened the box, and continued.

"On bended knee, would you take this ring?

To be with you is what I live for

But at this moment I confess

Though I love you, God knows I love you

Deep down inside I'm scared to death, say yes…

Will you marry me, please?"

Her right hand covered her mouth and there was a long moment of silence. Chrono didn't dare look at her, so his eyes were locked on the little box in his shivering hand.

Suddenly he felt a warm palm on his cheek, lifting his face so he was staring into the azure eyes of his one and only. She was smiling; while tears fell from her eyes "Oh Chrono..." she whispered "I never thought you would ask..."

She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a tight hug "I say, yes, my love"

Chrono was now no more able to keep the tears back himself, and he hugged her back tightly "Thank you"

The two ignored the many people around them that started to cheer. Chrono closed the distance between them and gave her a happy and most of all thankful kiss.

He let go and slid the ring onto her finger "I love you more than anything..."

She smiled "Me too"

When they left the Sunrise, none of them cared about the rain any longer. All that didn't matter anymore. They were simply too happy. Too happy to think about anything else than each other.

AN: Ok... I know I said this was the last chapter, but there will be a little epilogue (is it called that?) ^^

Until next chapter ^_^