This is a shortish update, but I didn't want to leave you hanging on the edge of the cliff for too long LOL.
I have an incredibly busy week this week, so updates may be short, but I will still update as often as I can!
"Will you marry me?"
Meredith blinks at him, unsure for a moment, as the questions sinks in. The lights on the tree shimmer brightly, as she tries to comprehend what he's just asked her. Then she realizes he has opened the little box, holding it up to her anxiously. "Mer, honey, say something…" Derek murmurs, his heart pounding wildly. He has envisioned this moment many times, never imagining it would come out like this, kneeling naked in front of her, wondering if she was going to give him the answer he hopes for. It seemed like a mad idea when he saw the ring for the first time, but he knew it was all he wanted.
"Oh…Derek…." Meredith's voice quavers, as she stares at the ring. A tiny solitaire diamond is nestled in the deep blue velvet, sparkling merrily. Her eyes wide, she puts her hand to her mouth. "I…oh my god…yes…YES!" she cries, throwing her arms around his neck. "I love you, Derek Shepherd…this is so incredible…" Laughter and tears mingle, as she hugs him tightly.
Derek feels light-headed, realizing he had been holding his breath until she answered. "Yes? Really yes?" he says, as she peppers his face with little kisses, finally landing on his mouth, sweet and delicate. He can taste the salty tang on her lips, and he backs away slightly.
"Hey, no tears…" He gently wipes away a stray drop glistening at the corner of her eye.
"I'm just happy, and shocked.. and oh…I had no idea…" Her voice is soft and choked with emotion, and he has to strain to hear her. He takes the ring from the box and slips it onto her finger, where it glints in the reflection from the lights. "It's so beautiful.. when did you get this…?"
"Awhile ago.. it just seemed right, when I saw it, I thought of you." He takes her hand in his. "I know it's not big, but it's you, and I know we need to finish school.. and …."
"Shhh…I love it, and I love you…" Meredith says, pulling him closer again. She kisses him softly, winding her fingers in his unruly hair, her lips parting and her tongue meeting his. Some soft music plays in the kitchen, on the radio that Jenny left on, and Derek lifts his head, giving her a sexy smile.
"Dance with me, Mer…" he urges her, drawing her to her feet.
"What? You never dance.." she giggles.
"Well, this is a special occasion, isn't it?"
"Yes, it is…just wait there a sec…" Meredith disappears into her bedroom, as he slips into his jeans, unable to keep the grin from his face. He turns to see her heading towards him, in a long flowing satin nightgown, little tiny straps holding it in place. He whistles softly, as she holds her hand out to him.
"Special occasions deserve special attire," she says, as they move together.
"You look amazing, why haven't you shown me this before?" he asks, wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Somehow we always get sidetracked, honey," she murmurs, resting her head against his chest. He chuckles in agreement, as the music weaves around them, and they dance in slow circles around the room.
The whole world could change in a minute
Just one kiss could stop it spinning
We could think it through
But I don't want to if you don't want to
We could keep things just the same
Leave here the way we came
with nothing to lose
But I don't want to if you don't want to
Never waste another day wonderin' what you threw away
Holding me, holding you
I don't want to, if you don't want to
We could keep things just the same
Leave here the way we came with nothing to lose
But I don't want to, if you don't want to
Lyrics to 'Want to' by Sugarland
