She kept admiring her hand as I rested my head on her shoulder; she would smile to herself, and then continue looking towards Lake Union. My eyes were gazing towards the same direction as hers, taking in the calming movements of the water and the tiny boats sailing along. Max once again took a short glance at her hand before laying her head on mine, using her free pinky to gently bring both of our's together. "You must really like it," I pointed. "The engagement ring."
My financeé gave me a look of slight accusation and confusion before she spoke.
"Of course I do, it's beautiful," she replied.
"Well, it looks great on you," I complimented her as I fully intertwined our fingers.
"Speaking of which," she started. "I should have known you were going to do something like this; what with you taking me out all over the place today!" Max produced a sweet smile as she gave a playful shove.
"Hey, I wanted this day to be special! I mean, I could've just proposed back at the apartment I guess. But there wouldn't have been anything leading up to it so it would've been
lame and not very romantic. Besides, my queen deserves to be spoiled rotten every now and then." I kept poking her side, resulting in an adorable flood of giggles and a swat at my hand.
"Thanks, Chloe, you're so sweet to me. You literally made this the best day of my life." She placed her small hands on my jawline as she closed the gap between us, giving me a tender kiss. I kissed back, giving just as much love to her through the kiss as she was giving to me. When we broke apart, we remained in close contact as she played with my faded blue locks.
"What about our wedding day though?" I asked. "Won't that be your best day ever?"
"Hmm," she pondered. "It'll probably be a two-way tie."
"Well, today was pretty rad. And I know the big day will be too, so I guess you're right," I said, giving her a peck on the lips. "And I think I have some ideas on where we can go for our honeymoon." A smirk appeared on my face.
"Oh? What did you have in mind?" Max asked, turning around as she leaned her back against my chest. I responded by pulling her closer to me and wrapping my arms around her as I took in her scent. Holding Max like this just reminds me of how delicate and warm she is.
"Vegas... Disneyland… Disney World maybe?" Max let out a giggle.
"You make us sound like overgrown children," she remarked. "But I suppose that's not a bad thing."
"Wait, I thought we actually were
overgrown children. Or maybe I'm just thinking of myself," I joked.
"No, no, it's definitely both of us. And I guess Disney World would be my number one choice since we always talked about going there one day since we were kids. But overall, it doesn't really matter to me as long as I'm with you," said Max.
"Same here," I added. "I just thought I'd throw some ideas around. But just being able to call you my wife
will be more than enough for me."
"Yeah, I can't believe we're actually going to be married soon," Max replied as she turned to face me. "I think it just shows how going through all of that…insanity
back in Arcadia Bay ended up being worth it…" She sounded frightened, but sincere in her words. Of course, she would be though; she's Maxine-fucking-Caulfield, time warrior, and the bravest person I know.
"You're right," I agreed. "I'd relive everything again if that's what it took to get here and now." I took Max into my arms, clinging to her grey jacket as I fully embraced her. "But we longer have to worry about the horrors anymore."
"I know, but, even after all this time," Max began when she tugged at my beanie, soon placing it on her head. "Sometimes it still feels like a dream… Being together like this." I grinned as she 'stole' my hat; she looked so hella adorable right now.
"It will still take some more time for the both of us. Although I've said this before, and I'll continue to say it forever. I'm never leaving you. We're a team," I sated.
"The best team," Max agreed as she beamed at me, the sunlight focusing on her bright smile. "I love you, Chloe."
"And I love you, Maxine Price…"