**Sorry for the lack of updates! I've been so busty. We just had our county meet and well tat lasted until ten and by the time I got home I was so tired! Enjoy and sorry it's so short. I think Chap 23 will be the last but it all depends…Please review! Melissa**
Chapter Twenty-Two:
It was finally time for the big surprise of the night. Tristan looked at Rory who was walking near the edge of the lake. Taking a deep breath he got up and walked quietly up to her and slid his arms around her waist.
" You scared me." She whispered.
" I know. Why are you whispering?"
" Sh. I don't want to ruin the peace."
" Oh. Are you ready for your surprise?"
" Yes I am. I have been for a while. Where is it?"
" Eager much?"
" Only when people tell me they have a surprise for me."
" Really? People do this often?"
" No. Just the surprise thing, not the candlelight dinner, flowers, music, and the whole nine yards."
" Good. I want to be the first and the only one to ever do this."
" Really?"
" Yes."
" Okay, surprise time! Gimme."
" Bossy too."
" Thanks."
" This way."
Tristan took Rory's hand and walked over to his car.
" The surprise is your car?"
" No, it's in the car."
" Oh."
" Wait here."
Tristan let go of Rory's hand and opened the door nearest to him. Leaning in he grabbed a small box and smiled knowing Rory would love it.
" Hurry up." Rory huffed impatiently.
" Really bossy."
" Please."
" Okay. Close your eyes and give me your hand."
" What?"
" No hand, no gift."
" Fine."
Rory held out her hand and closed her eyes. Tristan took her hand and placed the box into her open palm.
" Open your eyes."
" What is it?" Rory said as she opened her eyes.
" Open it."
Rory did as he asked and her mouth fell open when she saw the necklace. The gold chain shimmered in the moonlight and the sapphires shined lightly.
" Tristan?"
" It's a promise ring. I don't want to scare you but this ring represents what we have. I want to be with you forever and it symbolizes this promise."
" I love it."
" It's like that key you gave me. You trusted me enough to give me your heart and know I want you to know that you will always have mine."
" Okay."
" Okay what?"
" I know I can't buy you something this nice, ever, but I want you to know that I always want to be with you and you will always have my heart."
" I love you."
" I love you too."
" Come here."
" Okay."
Tristan took the box and helped Rory but on the necklace before turning her around to face him.
" Don't cry." He said as he wiped her tears away with his thumb.
" I can't help it. This is so nice and I'm so happy. Everything is just so different."
" I know. Two months ago I never thought I'd be in love and with a girl who loved me back."
" Same here."
Tristan moved closer to Rory and looked in her eyes.
" Kiss me."
" I am."
Tristan placed his lips on Rory and gently started a kiss that was filled with love and promises.
